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Arca-Swiss F-Classic Large Format
Product Description
User Reviews 
Submitted by
Neil Poulsen
a Intermediate
from Forest Grove, Oregon. U.S.A. Date Reviewed: June 23, 2003 Strengths: Like monorails tend to be, it's very stable. For a monorail, it packs well if one has the 300mm telescopic rail. 4x5 doubles well as 6x9 w/roll-film back. A big strength for me is that the size of the camera bellows is generous for the 4x5 format. Extra room around the format cuts down on flare. Makes it possible to offer long bellows, like the 600mm bellows. Convenient and intuitive to use. System camera with good selection of accessories. Weaknesses: Accessories are expensive. Must be careful in purchasing used accessories. Some are not backwards compatible. Can't use 405 polaroid in vertical orientation. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 21+ years Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: Portland, Or. camera Type of photography: Other
Submitted by
John Papandreou
a Expert
from Australia Date Reviewed: August 16, 2001 Strengths: Strong sturdy construction wonderfull movements, the Best 4 x 5 I have ever used Weaknesses: None I can find as yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2-5 years Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: Bought at Loacal Auction Similar Products Used: Cambo & Sinar Type of photography: People
Submitted by
Julian Svedosh
a Expert
from USA Date Reviewed: August 15, 2001 Strengths: wonderful precision (as good as the technicardan)and ease of use. super light weight (a full outfit weighs less than my medium format kit). Weaknesses: Like all studio rail cameras, it doesn't pack and move as well as a field camera. So if you're on the go, it will get a lot of wear in your pack. I wiped out a bellows in this way. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 11-20 years Similar Products Used: Owned: Linhoff Kardan, Canham DLC 45, Wisner 4x5 Expedition, Borrowed: Linhof Technikardan Type of photography: Other
Submitted by
Armin Seeholzer
a Professional
from Hämikon-Berg, Luzern Switzerland Date Reviewed: May 31, 2000 Strengths: I work since 7 years with the Arca and she is very easy to handle, she is a lightwight but very stable. She is like a Swiss army knife a high quality product! Weaknesses: The kamera back is the only thing thad could be better. You have to look twice thad the filmcassette is on the right place. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 11-20 years Similar Products Used: Sinar was to heavy and to expensive at this time. Type of photography: Other
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