C41
Kodak Portra 160
Kodak Portra 160 is a professional C-41 color negative film with fine grain, soft contrast, and natural color.
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The Arca-Swiss F-Line (1984) is Switzerland's premium 4×5 monorail. Aluminum-alloy and carbon-fiber construction — precision geared movements with **metric scale calibration** (rise, shift, tilt, swing all read in millimeters and degrees). Modular design with interchangeable rails, standards, bellows. Lensboards in Arca-Swiss native or Linhof Technika compatibility (with adapter). Made in Besançon, France (Arca-Swiss is Swiss-owned, French-made).
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C41
Kodak Portra 160 is a professional C-41 color negative film with fine grain, soft contrast, and natural color.
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Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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About this camera
Premium Swiss monorail. Carbon-fiber rails, geared movements with metric scales, the studio LF that photographers don't replace.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 4×5 (8×10 with conversion) |
| Mount | Arca-Swiss native or Linhof Technika via adapter |
| Years | 1984–present |
| Bellows | 480 mm extension standard |
| Movements | Full front + rear, geared with metric scales |
| Build | Aluminum + carbon fiber |
| Weight | 4,200 g |
| Battery | None |
The Arca-Swiss line traces back to 1949 (the company has been making LF cameras and tripod heads since then). The F-Line (1984) is the modern monorail iteration. Variants:
Production continues 2026 — Arca-Swiss is one of very few LF camera makers still actively producing.
For 2026 buyers entering premium studio LF, the Arca-Swiss F-Line is the gold standard. Used at $2,500–4,500 — pricier than Sinar F2 but with refined movements and the prestige of Swiss/French build. The metric-scale movements are particularly useful for repeatable work (architectural, product, fine art).
For new buyers, $6,500 buys a complete F-Line system — expensive but built for decades of use.
Arca-Swiss native lensboards or Linhof Technika via adapter. Standard LF lens lineup. Roll-film backs, Polaroid backs, ground-glass.
BW
Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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