Russell Fox
4-Feb-2002, 06:23
As a companion to my Wista 4x5 I?ve recently acquired an Arca-Swiss 8x10 in very nice condition. It?s very similar to the current F-line monorail but it's older than the current range.
At some point I?m sure I?ll need to obtain one or two accessories for it but I?m not sure what the model name/number is. Can anyone assist please?
Here?s a quick description.
The standards have ?geared? movements along the monorail but the rise is non-gea red. Both front & back standards have axis tilt & base twist. There are spirit l evels on both frames. The lens panel is the 171mm non-recessed type.
The monorail could best be described as a hollow ?I? beam profile, 40mm square. It has 4 horizontal cross bolts at about quarter points down the length of the r ail. Am I correct in assuming that these are to fix rail extensions?
The length of the rail is adequate for my current needs but I would like to get a longer rail, or extensions to enable something like a 450mm lens to be used in the future.
Is the rail compatible with the current production?
Even though the rise is non-greared, just the slide type adjustment, it's silky smooth with no binding even with a fairly heavy lens. The geared adjustment alon g the rail is equally smooth. I'm impressed with the camera.
Regards Russell
At some point I?m sure I?ll need to obtain one or two accessories for it but I?m not sure what the model name/number is. Can anyone assist please?
Here?s a quick description.
The standards have ?geared? movements along the monorail but the rise is non-gea red. Both front & back standards have axis tilt & base twist. There are spirit l evels on both frames. The lens panel is the 171mm non-recessed type.
The monorail could best be described as a hollow ?I? beam profile, 40mm square. It has 4 horizontal cross bolts at about quarter points down the length of the r ail. Am I correct in assuming that these are to fix rail extensions?
The length of the rail is adequate for my current needs but I would like to get a longer rail, or extensions to enable something like a 450mm lens to be used in the future.
Is the rail compatible with the current production?
Even though the rise is non-greared, just the slide type adjustment, it's silky smooth with no binding even with a fairly heavy lens. The geared adjustment alon g the rail is equally smooth. I'm impressed with the camera.
Regards Russell