The first Review of Arca-Swiss MISURA
FYI, This is the first review of Arca-Swiss MISURA I came across with some pictures.
http://www.galerie-photo.com/misura_peronne_us.html
According to the review, it's not a considerably light camera, 2.4 Kg. I wonder if I can use rear function carrier and rear standard with my 45FC and existing bellow to lighten my camera a bit.
The first Review of Arca-Swiss MISURA
Reminds me of a Leica Hermes edition - strictly for wealthy amateurs with more money than brains.
The first Review of Arca-Swiss MISURA
The case that functions as a camera baseplate seems neat--kind of like an eveready case for a monorail.
The first Review of Arca-Swiss MISURA
I would not return if it was given to me as a gift.
The first Review of Arca-Swiss MISURA
Frank
Do you consider good Scotch strictly the domain of wealthy amateurs, or the pleasure of overworked professionals?
The first Review of Arca-Swiss MISURA
Sure, but this is like good scotch poured into a really expensive decanter and sold for double it's worth!
The first Review of Arca-Swiss MISURA
It's an interesting device that I'm sure will have some application for someone, but I hate to think of what a replacement bellows would cost. This isn't something that any bellows manufacturer can just "knock up" from measurements.
The first Review of Arca-Swiss MISURA
Well, it appears that the back standard can be very close to the front, and the front is naturally clear of the base. So it might be a very useful camera for ultra wide lenses that need short bellows extension, and tend to include the camera or tripod in the picture if one isn't careful.
The first Review of Arca-Swiss MISURA
Would I buy it if I had the cash? I'm not sure - I'd have to play with it first. Still, it's an interesting camera and I think some people will find it quite well-suited to their purposes.
The first Review of Arca-Swiss MISURA
Is it necessary to leave the oval base attached to the camera? That seems a little strange to me. It leads me to wonder how easy it is to backpack this camera.