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    How viable is a schneider electronic shutter on a tech cam?

    The SK shutters were (relatively) popular for use on copy stands. It was a reliable shutter and when used for archival its shortest speed of 1/60th and being computer-bound weren't objections. Never a popular choice for use in the field though.
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    Automatic stacking with the IQ4 150 and Cambo Actus XL

    This set of gear attaches the Cognisys motor to the Cambo Actus-XL. It comes with an instruction manual and is a relatively easy DIY job. https://static.cambo.com/Images/ACXL-985_w.jpg
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    Using a Rodenstock view camera lens on a DSLR

    Adapting large format lenses directly to camera bodies would require dedicated adapters for every single camera/lens combination. Flange-Focal distance of camera and lens dictate the height of the adapter. Every focal length would require its own helical. Theoretically possible for Mirrorless -...
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    Rodenstock HR Digaron - S 180 image circle

    The Schneider Helical was never used for this particular lens. Schneider already stopped delivery in 2016. And besides that, the Cambo's internal diamater is larger. We wanted our helical to be suitable for #1 lenses as well. The Schneider was exclusively for use with #0 lenses.
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    Portable studio stand

    A 7ft Cambo MBX is easy enough to disassemble (separate cross arm, column and base) to transport it in the trunk of your car. The cast iron base inevitably has some heft. Needed for stability. Is it portable? It may be worth the effort when shooting several days at a client's premises. The...
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    Optical view finders with technical cameras

    Not a reflex viewer, but we do offer a ground glass and magnifying loupe for use on the WRS and Actus-DB2. The https://www.cambo.com/en/view-cam/actus-xl/actus-xl-db-view-camera/wds-619/wds-630-slv-630/ keeps stray light away effectively and is easy to use.
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    Shooting Architecture, Film & Digital, with One System

    The Cambo WDS came in two guises. Initially it was a 4x5 tech cam for use with wide angle lenses. Every lens came with its own rear spacer to set the right flange-to-film-plane. A later version was added to accept digital backs. That camera is the predecessor of the current Cambo WRS. The...
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    Cambo Actus + Digitar 47mm + GFX?

    When using the Digitar 47 on an Actus/Sony combination front and rear standards are already pretty close together. There isn't enough clearance to make this work with a GFX.
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    Nikkor 19mm PC-E and Cambo Actus - beware!

    "One might expect the plate to be used with the 19, 45 and 24 F-mount PC-E Nikkors for example? " Hardly. More on that later. An adapter like this may be a valid choice when you're using an APS-C or m43 camera. With those smaller sensors even a cheap lens like a Tokina 3.5/17 will enable some...
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    Shooting roll film with Cambo WRS

    WDS was initially a 4x5 camera and later models were optimised for digital. So basically two versions. If Gu has a WRS-1200 and lens panels belonging to this - which is what I understood - the system is for use with a DB. Adding the WRS-1068 enables shooting roll film. Film plane will be in...
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    Black reference with lens shade / compendium on a Rodenstock Aperture Mount lens

    Maybe Anthony can help. Here's his video presentation: AC-324 shade
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    New Digital Back for Cambo Actus G?

    The Nikon Z is the mirrorless with the shortest flange-focal distance. When using an L-mount camera instead, front and rear standards will be a few mm closer together when focussed at infinity. Out of curiosity: How are you stopping down the Nikkor?
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    Questions for Cambo Actus owners

    " I believe the Actus Pentax 645 mount board is for the "normal" Pentax lenses that have aperture. " The Pentax 645 lens board for the Actus has its own lever to enable aperture settings when using lenses without aperture ring. And there is the option to shoot wider than the aforementioned 25mm...
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    sold! 28mm super digitar xl with center filter.

    No, it wasn't us.
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    How to connect 4x5 to 907x

    The 907x is not needed here. The CFV can be attached directly to the Graflock style back by means of a suitable adapter. Looks like this:
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