F-Field C 4X5 View Camera
With backpacking photographers in mind, the ARCA-SWISS F-Field Camera is the perfect choice for large format film photographers who require a compact design that's easy to transport and sets up quickly in the field.
- Available in F-Metric geared or F-Classic manual configuration
- Optical Bench C - 8.5 cm connecting bracket with 30 cm folding monorail
- Bellows - Universal leather bellows for focal lengths 75 mm - 300 mm
- 6x9 front frame for use with compact 110 mm lens boards
- Manual rise/fall, lateral shift and swing provided on both front and rear standards
- Front and rear base tilt with easy to use lever locks
- ARCA-SWISS Micro-Orbix® geared tilt available as a system option
- Zero detents for base tilt, swing, and lateral shift
- Reversible ground glass back for vertical or horizontal framing
- High quality, optically flat ground glass with integrated fresnel
- Modular and expandable with optional accessories
- Limited to the 4x5 format only
ARCA-SWISS Field cameras are offered in two different configurations: Metric, which features geared movements, and Classic, which provides manual movements. The F-Field Classic specifications are listed after F-Field Metric.
F-Metric Field 4x5
SKU: 013545
F-Metric Field 4x5 with Micro-Orbix®
SKU: 013545-oc
Weight: 6.2 lb / 2.8 kg
Dimensions: H = 12.2 in / 31 cm, W = 7.5 in / 19 cm, L = 6.7 in / 17 cm
(dimensions when collapsed for packing, on one monorail section, including bellows and optional Micro-Orbix® tilt)
Shift: +/- 30 mm Micrometric geared (front and rear) + 50 mm manual in complement
Rise/Fall: +60 mm Micro-metric geared (front) and +85 mm Micro-metric geared (rear)
Swing: +/- 360° manual (front and rear) limited only by bellows
Base Tilt: +/- 35° manual (front and rear)
Micro-Orbix® Tilt: +/- 15° (geared tilt system option)
Bellows: Normal, 30 cm, 6x9-4x5, leather, Universal
Lens Board: 110x110 mm
Optical Bench: 30 cm collapsible monorail, with 8.5 cm connecting bracket
Ground glass back: Graflok
Integrated Fresnel: Yes
Levels: Tubular levels on front and rear standards
Series:141
F-Classic Field 4x5
SKU: 012545
F-Classic Field 4x5 with Micro-Orbix®
SKU: 012545-oc
Weight: 5.7 lb / 2.6 kg
Dimensions: H = 11.8 in / 30 cm, W = 7.5 in / 19 cm, L = 6.7 in / 17 cm
(dimensions when collapsed for packing, on one monorail section, including bellows and optional Micro-Orbix® tilt)
Shift: +/- 40 mm manual (front) and +/- 50 mm manual (rear)
Rise/Fall: +60 mm manual (front) and +85 mm manual (rear)
Swing: +/- 360° manual (front and rear) limited only by bellows
Base Tilt: +/- 35° manual (front and rear)
Micro-Orbix® Tilt: +/- 15° (geared tilt system option)
Bellows: Normal, 30 cm, 6x9-4x5, leather, Universal
Lens Board: 110x110 mm
Optical Bench: 30 cm collapsible monorail, with 8.5 cm connecting bracket
Ground glass back: Graflok
Integrated Fresnel: Yes
Levels: Tubular levels on front and rear standards
Series: 141
If the camera you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, additional units may be on their way or a special order may be necessary. To inquire about inventory and availability, please reach out to us directly. Typically, cameras stocked at ARCA-SWISS USA are shipped from the factory and restocked every 2-4 weeks.
Please note that certain cameras, due to their modular configuration and various format possibilities, may only be accessible through a special order that we can place for you.
To proceed with a special order, simply contact us directly. During this consultation stage, we can offer to schedule an online demonstration and work closely with you to determine your specific requirements and preferences to ensure you are ordering the right camera and accessories.
The production and delivery timeline for special order cameras is typically 4-12 weeks. Please note that special orders cannot be canceled or returned once the order is placed. A non-refundable advance deposit is required to place the order.
For more information, delivery timeframe, or to place a special order, please contact us directly.