This doesn t present any problem for me since my medium format landscape work is always tripod mounted in any event. It s worth noting though that because of the system's exceptionally small size it can be used handheld for determining the framing of a shot prior to setting up the tripod, as seen in the example above. I do this all the time and it is what really sets the ArcBody apart from other mini-viewcameras. When I ve decided to take a shot I then mount the camera on the tripod in the position chosen. This simply isn t possible with any other view camera of which I m aware.
Lens speed is an issue.
When the mandatory central filter is added the aperture drops so that ISO 100 film becomes effectively ISO 25. I ve found that this really only presents a problem when wind causes foliage to blur. The ArcBody come complete with all required accessories except for a lens, center filter and viewfinder. If you buy it as a Kit it comes with either the 35mm or 45mm Rodenstock lens and the required filter and RMfx reflex viewfinder. A film back is needed as well and is not provided either as part of the camera purchase or with one of the Kits.