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F-Universalis 4x5 View Camera

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  • Designed for use with 4x5 film or 4X5 Graflok roll film backs
  • Optical bench: 8.5 cm extension bracket with 25 cm monorail and monorail stop
  • Bellows: 30 cm, Universal wide pleat, leather
  • Interchangeable bellows available for wide-angle or long extensions
  • Featuring Micro-Orbix® geared tilt
  • Gear-driven, self-locking micro-metric control of rise/fall, lateral shift
  • Lens board: 110x110 mm
  • AIP (All-in-plane) movements for rise/fall and lateral shift located on the rear function carrier
  • Gear-driven, self-locking micro-metric control of rise/fall, lateral shift
  • Zero detents for rise/fall, swing, lateral shift
  • International Graflok ground glass back with integrated fresnel, reversible for vertical or horizontal framing
  • Expand the optical bench with optional 15 or 25 cm plug-in extension monorails or 30 cm folding monorail
  • Modular and expandable to DSLR or 6x9 format with optional system accessories and quick-changing format sets

F-Universalis 4x5
SKU: 019145

Weight: 4.2 lb / 1.9 kg
Dimensions: H = 11.4 in /29 cm, W = 7.5 in / 19 cm, L = 9.8 in / 25 cm)
(dimensions when collapsed on one monorail section for packing, including bellows and Micro-Orbix® tilt)
Shift: +/- 25 mm Micro-metric geared (rear only)
Rise/Fall: +40 mm Micro-metric geared (front), +/- 25 mm Micro-metric geared (rear)
Swing: +/- 360° manual, front and rear, limited only by bellows
Base Tilt: None
Micro-Orbix® Tilt: +/- 15° Micro-metric geared tilt (front)
Bellows: Normal, 30 cm 6x9-4x5, leather, Universal
Lens Board: 110x110 mm
Optical Bench: 8.5 cm connecting bracket with (1) 25 cm monorail
Ground glass back: Graflok
Integrated Fresnel: Yes
Levels: Tubular levels on rear function carrier

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.

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