F-Metric 5x7 View Camera
F-Metric 5x7 has two options for the optical bench:
Standard Optical Bench - 40 cm extension bracket and (2) 20 cm monorail units
Asymmetric Optical Bench (D) - providing a 40 cm extension bracket, 30 cm monorail and 15 cm monorail. This configuration allows the camera to be collapsed onto the 15 cm monorail and removed from the extension bracket for easier packing and portability.
- Telescopic optical bench provides fast adjustments for lens-to-subject distance modifications or when long extensions are required.
- Biconical synthetic pleated bellows for focal lengths 180 mm - 420 mm
- Lens board: 141x141 or use the 141-110 reducing lens board adapter with 110x110 boards
- Gear-driven, self-locking controls for rise/fall and lateral shift, both front and rear
- Front and rear manual swing
- Manual base tilt with easy to use lever locks
- Available with optional ARCA-SWISS Micro-Orbix® geared tilt
- Zero detents for base tilt, swing, and lateral shift
- Reversible ground glass back for vertical or horizontal framing
- Features a bail back lever, for stress-free loading and unloading of film holders
- High quality ground glass with integrated fresnel
- Modular and expandable with quick-changing 4x5 or 8x10 format sets, and a full range of optional accessories for use with wide-angle or long lenses
F-Metric 5x7
SKU: 013157
F-Metric 5x7 with Micro-Orbix®
SKU: 013157-oc
F-Metric D 5x7
SKU: 013357
F-Metric D 5x7 with Micro-Orbix®
SKU: 013357-oc
Weight: 8.8 lb / 4 kg
Dimensions: H = 14 in / 35.5 cm, W = 9.8 in / 25 cm, L = 5.9 in / 15 cm
(dimensions when collapsed for packing, on one monorail section, including bellows and optional Micro-Orbix® tilt)
Shift: +/- 30 mm Micro-metric geared (front and rear) 50 mm manual in complement
Rise/Fall: +85 mm Micro-metric geared (front and 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, 50 cm, synthetic
Lens Board: 141x141 mm
Optical Bench: 40 cm connecting bracket with (2) 20 cm monorail units, telescoping to 60 cm
Optical Bench "D": 40 cm connecting bracket with (1) 15 cm monorail, (1) 30 cm monorail, telescoping to 65 cm
Ground glass back: With bail back lever to assist film holder loading
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.