upscan Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I can't believe that in this day and age a manufacturer selling its equipment internationally would not have a web site. Linhof at least has half a web site but I certainly can't find one for Arca. Does anyone know of one? Alternatively, what is the best 'other' site that posts 'thorough' information on 'Arca' and not just a lukewarm attempt at one? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witold_grabiec Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Julio, It appears www.thefstop.com is the only place with some decent info on the Arca. Arca in itself does not have a site yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew_runde Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 Check out the <a href="http://www.largeformatphotography.info/ARCA.pdf">Arca-Swiss pdf</a> and other information on Tuan's site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene_singer Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 Julio, Arca doesn't need a website. They sell more cameras than they can produce. However, much information can be obtained from a knowledgeable dealer. Call Rod Klukas at Photomark in Phoenix, AZ. 800-777-6627. He knows Arca-Swiss. He uses one, himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_craig1 Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 This is about as close as I have seen to an Arca page http://www.twestbrook.com/Photography/Large_Format/Arca-Swi ss/arca-swiss.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_segal1 Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Kudos for Arca Swiss' eschewing presentation and concentrating on product! Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upscan Posted August 9, 2002 Author Share Posted August 9, 2002 Hello Robert: to be able to concentrate on product they have to sell product. To sell product they have to comminicate with potential customers. Their business should not end at the point they sold you a camera. A good firm should be able to comunicate with customers and concentrate on product, do research and innovate all at the same time. If Arca can not chew gum and walk at the same time it will not go far. It will remain the cottage industry they now are. Failing to communicate with customers deserves no compliments. I certainly hope Arca does not take pride in shutting themselves off from the world and for their sake I hope they do not accept your kudos. All that said, if you wanted to emphasize the need for the manufacturer to be serious about quality and innovation I'd agree with you. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_gardner1 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 <p>Seven plus years on and they<em> still </em>don't have a site!</p> <p>I do not agree that that's a good thing.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kparratt Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 <p>Maybe this is near the mark: In reference to books and writing, ... "there are three categories of people in the world of literature: Those who write books, those who read them, and those who the books are written about." Arca Swiss sitting quietly into the last category, getting on with making cameras, whilst others busy around playing with websites.<br /> If you are serious about buying an Arca Swiss item, and have the money, all the information you need is only a Google away.</p> <p>By the way, <em><strong>isn't this nice!</strong> </em></p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kparratt Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 <p>Quoting myself:<br> "If you are serious about buying an Arca Swiss item, and have the money, all the information you need is only a Google away."<br> To which I meant to add: ... <br> <strong>"And once in buying mode, the absence of an in-house website will not stop you."</strong></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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