Arca-Swiss Misura 8x10

[asf]

Given sufficient front rise no need for rear movements beyond shift

Adding the front frame extender will ensure you have rise beyond anything you could ever need

I'd prefer not having rear movements given sufficient front rise and the ability for geared front tilt

I'd go for it

[Ari]

Given sufficient front rise no need for rear movements beyond shift

Adding the front frame extender will ensure you have rise beyond anything you could ever need

I'd prefer not having rear movements given sufficient front rise and the ability for geared front tilt

I'd go for it

Thanks, I'm inclined to agree with you.
The rest of my work is portraits, so really only front movements needed there.
The other advantages: lighter in weight by at least 1kg over the F-line Metric, and it's pretty much a self-contained camera right out of the box.

[neil poulsen]

. . . I fear the Misura is a lot of compromise, for a lot of money. . .

Well said, and quite funny.

Frankly, I've never really understood the idea behind the Misura. It leaves me perplexed as to why Arca would put so much into such a "compromised" design that would likely never be mainstream.

[Ari]

Well said, and quite funny.

Frankly, I've never really understood the idea behind the Misura. It leaves me perplexed as to why Arca would put so much into such a "compromised" design that could never possibly be mainstream.

It's a fair assumption, but a closer look at both the F-Metric and Misura will show the important differences in each camera.
After my extensive communication with konakoa, who owns both cameras, I feel that the Misura is a better camera for me. YMMV

• less expensive
• lighter
• fully compatible with all Arca rails, carriers and standards
• standards sit lower, less prone to vibration
• rigid, fixed rear standard (except for rise and shift)

The Metric can do it all, but also comes with more weight, and more hardware to operate and store
Orbix is standard on the Misura, though it's not fully geared as on the Metric

You can buy an extra extension bracket and rail for the Misura, for those times when extra stability or longer extensions are required.