Praises on new Arca Swiss F-Metric 8X10

[Ling Z]

Now I am a happy owner of an Arca Swiss F-Metric 8x10 camera. I've used Sinar, Linhof and Ebony cameras, frankly speaking, this is the most beautiful camera I've ever seen. It's good to see Arca Swiss continue their efforts improving their large format product line, and I believe Arca Swiss might be only one that still focuses on LF metal camera development.

1. The Arca 810 is very light, about 9lbs. I've used Sinar 8x10, its heavy weight is really a pain;
2. With the help of front frame extender, the camera has plenty of front rise;
3. The new rear frame now has 6cm rise, though it's not geared, it's definately better than none;
4. The ground glass back has a hydraulic bail. It's really a joy to insert or remove film holders. To insert the film holder, you just need to pull the bail arm once and the back will be held open. Then pull the arm again, the back will close gently.
5. The new bellows is very soft and flexible. My 65mm lens can focus at infinity without any problem. Com'on, which 65mm lens can cover 8x10?

Ling

[Songyun]

Com'on, which 65mm lens can cover 8x10?

Ling

Maybe Hypergon 60mm?
Is this one new from factory? what is the exact weight of this camera?

[john collins]

Congratulations Ling, It's a beauty.

[Walter Calahan]

Wow, congratulations.

I am humbled. At least I have a 4x5 Arca.

[Jorge Gasteazoro]

Where did you get the extender?

[sethf22]

I would also like to know where you got the extender. I have had one on order for 22 months.

Seth

[Ling Z]

Here are my answers to above questions:

1. The camera (F-Metric front format frame w/ micrometric Orbix, rear format frame, F-Metric front/rear function carriers, extender, bellows, ground glass back) weighs 9lbs. The 50cm optical telescopic bench weighs 2lbs.

2. The front format frame extender is an Arca Swiss accessory (#069000), which can be ordered from badgergraphic, photomark or B&H. It costs about $265 to $280.

Ling

[audioexcels]

Here are my answers to above questions:

1. The camera (F-Metric front format frame w/ micrometric Orbix, rear format frame, F-Metric front/rear function carriers, extender, bellows, ground glass back) weighs 9lbs. The 50cm optical telescopic bench weighs 2lbs.

2. The front format frame extender is an Arca Swiss accessory (#069000), which can be ordered from badgergraphic, photomark or B&H. It costs about $265 to $280.

Ling

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So how does that 90XL look on the GG?

[Ling Z]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So how does that 90XL look on the GG?

Mike, you need an image circle of at least 300mm to cover 8x10. 90XL has only 259mm in image circle, but I can try it tomorrow. 110XL is the widest angle lens I used for 8x10.

[Rory_5244]

The bellows looks like an improvement to my older 171 model 8x10 F-metric Arca. That, and the added rise to the rear standard. Congratulations on your new camera! However, I don't consider the Arca beautiful, more like really scary looking.