Arca-Swiss 5x7 platform restart

[cp_photo]

I was intrigued to read in the B&H description of the Arca Swiss 5x7 :

"The Arca-Swiss 5x7 is a high quality professional's tool that is ideal for use with 5x7 film (a host of B&W options remain), medium format film backs (up to 6x17), and digital backs with interfaces such as the Silvestri 5x7 Sliding Back Adapter."

What 6x17 medium format roll film backs exist that are compatible with this camera?

[Oren Grad]

What 6x17 medium format roll film backs exist that are compatible with this camera?

Maybe Rod can clarify whether it has the retaining sliders that would make it compatible with the Canham 6x17 roll film back as well as the Chinese 6x17 roll holders that use a similar mounting plate.

[neil poulsen]

. . . As of today, any F-line or M-Line camera may be ordered in 5x7 format. . . .

Thanks for the heads up. What's the intended front format frame?

[Rod Klukas]

The front frame will be the current 141 series Frame.

Here is a list of the available offerings. Prices are being updated and I will publish soon.

ARCA-Swiss 5x7 offerings as of 04/01/2022

Camera et Format-Set 5x7"

012157 ARCA-SWISS F -classic 5x7"

012257 ARCA-SWISS F -classic C 5x7"

012357 ARCA-SWISS F -prime 5x7"

013157 ARCA-SWISS F -metric 5x7"

013257 ARCA-SWISS F -metric C 5x7"

014157 ARCA-SWISS M -monolith 5x7", orbix® micrometric

022157 Format-Set F -classic 5x7"

023157 Format-Set F -metric 5x7"

024157 Format-Set M -monolith 5x7"



With MicroOrbix:


012169oc ARCA-SWISS F -classic 6x9 with orbix® micrometric

012269oc ARCA-SWISS F -classic C 6x9 with orbix® micrometric

012145oc ARCA-SWISS F -classic 4x5" with orbix® micrometric

012245oc ARCA-SWISS F -classic C 4x5" with orbix® micrometric

012545oc ARCA-SWISS F -classic field C 4x5" with orbix® micrometric

012157oc ARCA-SWISS F -classic 5x7" with orbix® micrometric

012257oc ARCA-SWISS F -classic C 5x7" with orbix® micrometric

012181oc ARCA-SWISS F -classic 8x10" with orbix® micrometric

012281oc ARCA-SWISS F -classic C 8x10" with orbix® micrometric

012381oc ARCA-SWISS F -classic D 8x10" with orbix® micrometric

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061000oc Front frame F-classic 6x9, with orbix® micrometric

062004oc Front Frame F-classic 141/ 4x5" with orbix® micrometric



Cameras with MicroOrbix geared tilt will show the " oc " designation in their Catalog #: F -metric 5x7 :


013157oc ARCA-SWISS F -metric 5x7" with orbix® micrometric

013257oc ARCA-SWISS F -metric C 5x7" with orbix® micrometric

[neil poulsen]

The front frame will be the current 141 series Frame. . .

I don't doubt that the front frame will be the 141mm series.

But if I'm not mistaken, B&H images show the camera with the 171mm format frame.

[r.e.]

My 8x10 and 4x5 configurations are 171, and I'd be interested in adding 5x7, but not if it's only available with a front frame that's inconsistent with the rest of my camera.

[Rod Klukas]

The front frame is the standard 141 series we use with the 4x5, and 8x10 formats in F line

[neil poulsen]

So, the B&H photos are incorrect?

My 8x10 and 4x5 configurations are 171, and I'd be interested in adding 5x7, but not if it's only available with a front frame that's inconsistent with the rest of my camera.

I have an Asian reduction adapter from 171mm down to 110mm that fits just fine in the bellows side of my Metric, 171mm rear format frame. (My Asian reduction adapter might be Luland, but I'm not sure.)

As one example, EBay currently has a Luland reduction adapter from 171mm down to 141mm. So, the possibility exists of getting the Arca 5x7 conversion kit, and then using the reduction adapter to attach the 141mm end (of the conversion kit) to the bellows side of your 171mm front standard. (This assumes that your 171mm front standard isn't from the Oschwald era cameras.)

[r.e.]

So, the B&H photos are incorrect?



I have an Asian reduction adapter from 171mm down to 110mm that fits just fine in the bellows side of my Metric, 171mm rear format frame. (My Asian reduction adapter might be Luland, but I'm not sure.)

As one example, EBay currently has a Luland reduction adapter from 171mm down to 141mm. So, the possibility exists of getting the Arca 5x7 conversion kit, and then using the reduction adapter to attach the 141mm end (of the conversion kit) to the rear of your 171mm front standard. (This assumes that your 171mm front standard isn't from the Oschwald era cameras.)

I have an Arca-Swiss F-Line. My view of this is that Arca-Swiss either wants to sell me the 5x7 components for my camera or it doesn't. If the latter, I have a 5x7 Linhof Kardan Bi.

[neil poulsen]

I have an Arca-Swiss F-Line. My view of this is that Arca-Swiss either wants to sell me the 5x7 components for my camera or it doesn't. If the latter, I have a 5x7 Linhof Kardan Bi.

It's an option.