lance_schad
Workshop Member
Here is some additional information on the Arca-Swiss system (since there is no website)
Chris Barrett has a nice review of the Arca-Swiss Rm3d (predecessor to the Rm3di which does features a removable "Tum" (lens board with helical and tilt/swing mechanism in Arca-Swiss terms and integration with the e-cloud module). His blog entry shows multiple views of the Arca-Swiss system as well as it compatibility with the rest of their line of view cameras.
Here are a few examples of also why the Arca-Swiss system stands out:
Arca-Swiss uses its own type of Helical and lens (R-Bayonet)mount it allows you to use the same lenses in a 4x5 or 6x9 lens board to be used on a variety of other view camera systems.
The Cambo and Alpa systems use a regular helical focusing mechanism which do not allow the flexibility to use those lenses view camera systems.
Another unique feature of the Arca-Swiss R series is the ability to use a sliding adapter (either Arca-Swiss w/ Rotamount or Kapture Group) or just the Rotamount. This eliminates the need to remove the digital back from the system to use a ground glass or rotate the from portrait to landscape modes.
As Doug mentioned if you are in the NY area or wish to travel we would be more than happy to show you the Arca-Swiss and Cambo systems in person. If you are not we have our Remote Demo Center set up where we can demonstrate all of the features of these systems to you. As long as you have an internet connection. There are a few members of the forum that have taken advantage of this unique service we offer.
Lance (email me)
Chris Barrett has a nice review of the Arca-Swiss Rm3d (predecessor to the Rm3di which does features a removable "Tum" (lens board with helical and tilt/swing mechanism in Arca-Swiss terms and integration with the e-cloud module). His blog entry shows multiple views of the Arca-Swiss system as well as it compatibility with the rest of their line of view cameras.
Here are a few examples of also why the Arca-Swiss system stands out:
Arca-Swiss uses its own type of Helical and lens (R-Bayonet)mount it allows you to use the same lenses in a 4x5 or 6x9 lens board to be used on a variety of other view camera systems.
The Cambo and Alpa systems use a regular helical focusing mechanism which do not allow the flexibility to use those lenses view camera systems.
Another unique feature of the Arca-Swiss R series is the ability to use a sliding adapter (either Arca-Swiss w/ Rotamount or Kapture Group) or just the Rotamount. This eliminates the need to remove the digital back from the system to use a ground glass or rotate the from portrait to landscape modes.
As Doug mentioned if you are in the NY area or wish to travel we would be more than happy to show you the Arca-Swiss and Cambo systems in person. If you are not we have our Remote Demo Center set up where we can demonstrate all of the features of these systems to you. As long as you have an internet connection. There are a few members of the forum that have taken advantage of this unique service we offer.
Lance (email me)