Monday, March 4, 2013

Arca-Swiss Model A 4x5 Monorail Film Camera

Impressive light weight and full movements!



Arca-Swiss Model A 4x5 Monorail View Camera

I believe this is the Model A, Classic Arca Swiss 4x5, as there is no pivoting at the base of the standards.

This Monorail View Camera is probably one of the lightest in weight of monorail view cameras featuring full movements, rise, shift, swing and tilt.

Functionally speaking, everything seems to work fine.

This Classic Photograph maker is ready to go, once you add your lens.

As a Collector's Trophy, I would consider the following repairs:

  • Find the silver inserts for a few of the knobs (This has no effect on usage)
  • Find a new star-knob as one has a broken vertex, but the functionality is fine.
  • Thoroughly inspect the bellows and consider repair. Though the bellows look practically new, I was able to detect a few very small pinholes. Also, not shown in the photos, there is foam stripping that could stand to be replaced. In the present condition, I believe that photographs can be made.
  • Foam on the Graflok back (Please note that the foam on the front and rear standards is nearly new and should not need replacing anytime soon.

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