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Matthias Conrad: Cambo Actus in the Wild
How did you first fall in love with photography? Nature and landscapes have always played a big role in my life. I was born in the mid-1970s in a small town in Thuringia, on the edge of Hainich National Park, right in the middle of Germany, where I grew up very close to nature. Trips […]
Cambo’s New Products for 2020
Here’s a quick look at the new products Cambo introduced in 2020. X-Shutter The X-Shutter is an electronic leaf shutter that can replace the traditional #0 copal shutter on several Schneider and Rodenstock lenses. The X-Shutter is only controlled by Phase One’s IQ4 infinity platform. Some of your existing lens panels with a Rodenstock or […]
Cambo & The Phase One X-Shutter
Cambo is pleased to announce the availability of the X-Shutter system for new or existing Schneider and Rodenstock Lenses. The X-Shutter is an electronic leaf shutter that can ONLY be controlled by Phase One’s IQ4 Infinity Platform. The S-Shutter was previously only available with lenses sold for the Phase One XT body, but now Cambo […]
New View, New You – Part Three: Lenses are forever.
This brings us to the second part of the view camera equation. Lenses. Actus Camera Lenses Perspective Control – Selective Sharpness But why do lenses matter? Well, simply put, not all lenses are created equal. Generally speaking in recent photographic history, lenses are designed to work both with a single camera system as well as […]
New View, New You – Part Two: Mirrors, Who Needs ‘Em?
Because of the innovation of mirrorless cameras the modern view camera has more opportunities to thrive than ever before. Using the Nikon Z series as an example, because of the change in design the flange focal distance– ( flange focal distance (FFD), is the distance from the mounting flange (the metal ring on the camera […]
Benoit Malphettes: Concoctions of Emotions.
How did you discover your love for photography?I received a Brownie Kodak Camera when I was 10 years old, and loved taking walk in the streets or at a park and take pictures. From there, my Dad gave me a Retina Kodak, a real camera! It fascinated me as a child to play with the f/stops […]
New View, New You – Part One: Why View Cameras Still Matter
When I say the words View Camera, I can imagine that you are envisioning one of two things: You either know and remember (and may even miss) the “old days” where you as the photographer were in complete control over your image, and the master of your domain. Or if you are of the more […]
PCM and PCF – Cambo Precision Camera Tripod Heads
Building off the success of the PCH (Precision Control Head) launched in 2017, we are excited to announce the following two upcoming new members of the Cambo PC (Precision Control) tripod head family: The original Cambo PCH (Precision Control Gearhead) in action. The Cambo PCM tripod head combines the best parts of the PCH, in […]
AC-795 – Actus Bayonet Kit for Fujifilm GFX100
Following the official introduction of the Fujifilm GFX100 on May 23rd, 2019 Cambo is pleased to announce a dedicated interface for mounting, and supporting this new flagship camera in the GFX line of products. As a result of the different body design compared to the Fujifilm GFX50 series, the bayonet holder for the GFX100 will […]
AC-380/AC-381 – Cambo Actus Fine Gear Drive Upgrade
Shipping now, the AC-380 and AC-381 fine gear drives add yet another option for customers looking to get the most out of their existing Actus camera. The new dual knob design allows for both standard and reduced gearing. Cambo Actus DB-II with AC-380 and AC-381 installed. This double gear knob kit for focus and tilt will […]
WRE-2138 & WRA-2138 – Lenspanels for WRS Cameras
The WRE-2138 and WRA-2138 Float Lens panels are lenses dedicated to the use with Digital Backs. Both feature a Rodenstock 6,5/138 HR-Float Digaron lens with Rodenstock eShutter-250 (or Rodenstock Aperture Only Mount in the case of the WRA-2138).This very special lens design is mounted in a helical focussing mount, which drives a floating element for […]
Cambo Factory Tour 2019 – Event Roundup
Pim, and our team of adventurers ready to set out for a day of shooting. When we set out to create what would become the 2019 Cambo Factory tour late in 2018 we sat and tried to create an event that both was visually interesting as well as something that would be stimulating for a […]
The End of the Copal Shutter Era
In 2013 the announcement was made that no more Copal shutters were going to be produced, which was a shock to large format photographers worldwide. Over the last six years the stock of existing shutters has been at a high enough level that Photographers were still able to get their hands on these essential lens […]
Perspective Control – John Gregor
The following blog post first appeared on the Cold Snap Photography blog and is re-posted here with permission from the author John Gregor. Perspective Control In Camera Cambo Actus-Mini Perspective Control Camera What is perspective control? How can you achieve perspective control in your images? In this article I will discuss the concept of perspective control […]
Cambo USA at the DT East Coast Tour – 2019
Cambo USA is happy to be a part of the Digital Transitions East Coast Tour of the new Phase One IQ4 digital back. We will be bringing a complete Actus-DB II and WRS-1600 setup with lenses and accessories for display and demonstration purposes. So please come by and see them for yourself , while testing […]
Private Cambo Factory Tour & Workshop – 2019.
A Tour of a Lifetime Join Cambo In the Netherlands Do you love your Cambo gear as much as we do? Ever wonder what kind of care and craftsmanship goes into the making of your favorite camera? Is there a Cambo camera you have had your eye on but just haven’t had the chance to […]
AC-782 – Canon EOS-R Bayonet for Cambo Actus
It was only a matter of time. First was the Fuji GFX, then came the Hasselblad X1D, The Leica SL and Nikon Z was soon to follow, and now even the new Canon EOS R can be a part of the Actus family. Because of the smaller bayonet size of the Canon EOS-R it is […]
The View Camera Movement: Educational Video Series
In 2016 during the Society of Photographic Education conference we had the opportunity to sit in on a round table where the topic was “How can manufacturers help support and educate the next generation of Photographers?” The topic of teaching aids and videos quickly came up, and it was then were the gears started turning […]
AC-784: Nikon Z Bayonet for Actus G
This AC-784 Bayonet Holder is an optional accessory for the ACTUS-G series and allows the mounting of a Nikon Z-mount Mirrorless Camera Body to the interchangeable top part of the rear standard of the ACTUS-G View camera base. Announced earlier this year, the Nikon Z series of cameras opens up some very interesting options for Actus users. With its […]
ACDB-987 – Tilting SLW Adapter (for Actus G)
The ACDB-987 is an interchangeable insert that fits on to Actus-G Camera System. It allows uses to replace the bayonet holders AC-792, AC-793 and AC-78E and offers the possibility to use a digital back on the Actus-G series. Cambo ACDB-987 Tilt Adaptor with a Phase One IQ3 Back on an Actus G The ACDB-987 also […]