Cultural Heritage with Cambo

Tools, techniques, and stories from the world of preservation.

Cultural heritage work demands precision, care, and the right tools. At Cambo, we support conservators, archivists, museums, and institutions with specialized equipment for high-resolution imaging and reproduction. But beyond the gear, this page is a growing archive of stories, articles, and case studies that highlight the real-world impact of cultural preservation, with Cambo gear at the heart of it. From digitizing ancient manuscripts to photographing historic artifacts, explore how professionals around the world are preserving the past, one frame at a time.

FADGI Introduction

Cultural Heritage photography is often dealing with vulnerable materials. Some - like film - may deteriorate over time. Digitization is crucial to preserve it for the future and guarantee access without exposing the originals. Ideally the quality of the digital copy is good enough to replace the original. The FADGI and METAMORFOZE initiatives are attempts to give clear guidelines that can be objectively verified.

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Pictures Speak Louder Than Words

Pictures Speak Louder Than Words

This may very well be our shortest blog in years. All specs and details about Cambo solutions for the archival industry can be found on our website, but this video probably gives a good overview of the RPS copy stand …

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Care and Conservation

Care and Conservation

In our age of information the need for digitization of cultural heritage and objects of art has immensely increased. An often time consuming task, which requires craftsmanship, dedication and patience. A lot of patience. This three-volume scientific publication about medieval …

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Just Tailor It to Your Needs

Just Tailor It to Your Needs

Sometimes one needs to be reminded that the obvious may not be that obvious to all. Dave Gallagher, owner of Capture Integration and a valued Cambo partner, loves the RPM-GFX system. He emphasised the need to clarify its use better ...

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Dedicated to the Job

Dedicated to the Job

Digitization is key to make and keep our cultural heritage accessible and to preserve it for the future. Since it’s a labour intensive task, you want to do it once and do it right. Cambo RPS copystand with a Phase …

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Cambo Actus REPRO

Cambo Actus REPRO

Cambo ACTUS REPRO When capturing objects and fine art it is important to use a heavy duty copy stand to prevent vibration. The Cambo RPS system is designed to support camera systems and components up to 10Kg. Its modular to suit …

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Rodenstock 105mm Macro Lens on The Hasselblad X2D 100c Camera

Rodenstock 105mm Macro Lens on The Hasselblad X2D 100c Camera

*Original content posted by Greg King at Capture Integration Cambo WHFR-80 Mounted with the RPM-XCD Adapter When Hasselblad released their 4.0 firmware update for the X2D 100c last November, it...

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