Cambo Wide RS or Alpa Max

[Don Libby]

I've had a Cambo WRS since shortly after it was released and love as much today as I did when I first got it.

Lightweight, (even after adding the wooden handles) easy to use, actually I can't find anything I don't like about it. I've never had a problem or concern with the movements and have found it easy to use both with and without gloves. I like the fast ability of switching lenses and can switch the back orientation with little problem.

Others may look sexier however I'm very pleased with my WRS.


Don

 

[jlm]

re: Cambo, not much to it

to allow for enough shift down, the cambo has a riser on it's base onto which I have a fairly generic RRS baseplate.

on my tripod head (a cube) i replaced the Arca quick clamp with a RRS screw clamp, (not necessary, my preference is for the screw clamp)

 

[PeterL]

You should wait for at least a week, Photokina is around the corner. Alpa is coming out with a new camera, and who knows what others might have.... Just don't want you to make a hasty decision, when new stuff is coming out.

Cheers, -Peter

 

[rayyen]

Alpa new camera?! Really??
Can't wait to find out

 

[malmac]

Thanks again all, very helpful info....

I thing I'm inclined to go the Cambo way, the size and all the movements on the back is what really suits me.
Going to a workshop would be wonderful, but I'm located in Denmark and the options here are quite limited in regards to getting my hands on the gear before buying..

My tripod system is Really Right Stuff, what do you Cambo users use as a quick release plate?
I have tried searching the RRS website, but cant find anything suitable..

I have a Cambo WDS - cousin to the WRS, with an IQ180 back.
Re the plate I was luck enough to have access to the resource to machine up a custom quick release plate to fit my RRS head. Yes I would like an Arca Swiss D4 head but just can't fine the spare cash at present.

The one thing I would look seriously at if buying another 'technical camera', given the rather limited experience I have had, is the alternative focus systems. Lots on this forum about that subject.

Enjoy your decision making.


Regards.

Mal

 

[jotloob]

Alpa new camera?! Really??
Can't wait to find out

Have a look here :

http://forum.getdpi.com/forum/mediu...backs/40115-alpa-rumors-photokina-2012-a.html

I have confirmed information , that the new ALPA will come true .
There will be more information during the week .

Check for the ALPA homepage here : ALPA OF SWITZERLAND - Hersteller herausragender Kameras - Start

I am impatiently waiting for more information too , as I will not be visiting PHOTOKINA .

 

[danlindberg]

I'm located in Denmark and the options here are quite limited in regards to getting my hands on the gear before buying..

It is a 40 minute train trip from Copenhagen to where I live. You are welcome to come over and try out my Alpa system before you commit. Bring your own flashcard and shoot away....
You can see below in my byline what I have in my bags

 

[jotloob]

It is a 40 minute train trip from Copenhagen to where I live. You are welcome to come over and try out my Alpa system before you commit. Bring your own flashcard and shoot away....
You can see below in my byline what I have in my bags

That is a very great and friendly offer , Dan . :thumbs:

 

[Pemihan]

It is a 40 minute train trip from Copenhagen to where I live. You are welcome to come over and try out my Alpa system before you commit. Bring your own flashcard and shoot away....
You can see below in my byline what I have in my bags

Thank you very much for your generous offer Dan. I would really like that...
However I'm on my way to Latvia shortly, but maybe sometime early October.

Peter

 

[Pemihan]

And thanks for all the new input as well, it's very helpful...

Peter