Robert White would not sell me an ArcaSwiss case

fpjohn

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• Jan 20, 2007

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Hello:

Robert White would not sell me a separate ArcaSwiss case for my 6x9 AS view camera so I bought a Smart instead. I can be mobile while stowing the entire AS kit and a Graphic View as well.

yours
Frank

 

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• Jan 20, 2007

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I think the case that my speed graphic lives in was made by the same company! Do you have any idea how old they are?

 

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• Jan 20, 2007

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The Vulcanoid cases are the same vintage as the cameras afaik.

yours
Frank

 

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I wish that Volcanoid cases were still made, I would definately get some. I have three. Love them volcanoids!

 

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• Jan 21, 2007

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I have three of them and I am always on the lookout for another one or two. I find they are a great way to haul around graphics with a couple of roll backs, filters and sheet film holders.

 

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• Jan 21, 2007

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John,

What are you going to be using that Smart for, photographing close to home?

 

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• Jan 21, 2007

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Hello:

The Smart makes photography further afield possible.

yours
Frank

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• Jan 21, 2007

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Ah... So you don't use another car?

Interesting choice of vehicle for large format photography. How do you find it?

Tom.

 

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• Jan 21, 2007

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Hello:

It is a tough stable little car with enough space for overnight camping gear and a full camera kit. I find it excellent for long distance interstate trips - hanging with the diesel transports is a good idea - and for secondary road destinations. Snow to four cm is not a problem, six cm is, and there is no clearance for backcountry tracks.

It also treads lightly on the planet.

yours
Frank

 

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• Jan 22, 2007

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have they started selling them here in the states yet? ever since I saw a few of them on Vancouver Island a year or two back, I've wanted one.

erie

 

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• Jan 22, 2007

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Hello:

Feb. 08 in the US for the new model, gas not diesel. Zap US has the current model.

yours
Frank

 

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• Jan 23, 2007

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Yeah, the case is nice, Frank, but we're really impressed by your car!

 

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• Jan 23, 2007

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My crown graphic came in one of these cases too, I tought it had been custom made !

I was not aware they had a cult following

I don't travel with it tho, I also have a small car (bigger than the smart) but there is the issue of the wife's belongings to fit in !