The optical part probably looks familiar enough. Cambo has taken the highly acclaimed Nikkor PC 4.0/19 and made it available for use on Cambo WRS and Phase One XT cameras. The lens has been rehoused and fitted with a controller for the electronic aperture. The image circle is large enough to cover the sensor of an IQ3/IQ4 digital back and still permit about 4mm of shift. The edge-to-edge sharpness is excellent and would make this wide angle lens the perfect addition to your workflow.
Cambo ACTAR-20
The ACTAR-20 is the latest addition to the extensive line of Cambo lenses available for use on the Actus view cameras. The distortion of this new lens is very low and the optical quality meets the requirements of the latest generation of Mirrorless Cameras. The ability to use filters was greatly missed on both the ACTAR-15 and ACTAR-19, but the new ACTAR-20 features an 82mm filter thread which allows for their use with this wide angle lens.
Just a touchscreen. Nothing to shout about. However, this one connects to our RPS copy stand and does add a nifty feature. It enables the operator to store height settings and when you’re in the digitizing / archival industry that may seriously enhance your workflows efficiency.
Cambo RPS-201 Smart Controller
The Cambo RPS motorized copy stand has been recently upgraded and the new RPS-200 series comes in a variety of guises. The RPS-200 is a column only and in this configuration is is used with RPS-170 wall mounts. The RPS-250 set comes with a metal base and a baseboard. The baseboard has a removable insert that allows for the optional RPS-165 LED panel, which can be used to digitize translucent materials.
The RPS-200 and the RPS-250 are operated by the standard remote control. The mode button toggles between high and low speed movement. The dial enables you to adjust the speed in small increments, necessary for precise focusing.
The RPS-205 and the RPS-255 are the same repro stands as the stands mentioned above, with the addition of the new Smart Controller. This device enables you to create numerous folders in which various height settings can be stored. To keep things organized, it has the option to add notes to each setting.
A typical workflow is to create folders for several clients. Inside these folders the camera’s heights for various objects can be stored. Since you may vary lenses and other settings as well, this is where the memory comes in handy.
RPS-255 with RPS-165 LED Panel & RPS-181 Cable Management
The MV stands for MaximumVersatility and that’s exactly what this new camera from Cambo offers. The new Actus-MV is a Fully Adjustable View Camera that is still compact enough to be your companion in the field. It’s compatible with Digital Backs, Mirrorless Camera bodies and DSLRs. No matter how the photography industry develops, the Actus-MV will be ready to evolve alongside the camera and digital back technology of the future. The Actus-MV is a 21st century view camera with all of the refinements today’s high resolution sensors require.
The base for the Actus-MV provides a solid foundation in which all camera movements are integrated. It was designed to offer all the movements a studio photographer may desire, along with maintaining practicality on location. The Actus-MV’s predecessors were designed with the option to shoot 4×5 film while the Actus-MV prioritizes digital photography. This required precise engineering and Cambo was able to deliver a smaller camera that is 50% lighter than the Actus-XL. For mobility the Actus-MV includes a quick release button that enables the front and rear standard to be separated from the optical bench without the use of extra tools. This allows for easy transportation from the studio to the desired location for architectural photographers or out into the field for landscape photography.
Actus-MV Features:
Geared Camera Movements
Front Standard Tilt 15º/15º with Dual Ratio Gearing
Rear Standard Tilt 15º/15º
Front Standard Swing 30º/30º
Front and Rear Standard Horizontal Shift 20mm/20mm
Rear Standard Rise/Fall 15mm/15mm
Front Standard Rise/Fall 15mm/15mm
Friction Knobs on Camera Movements
Dual ratio Gearing for Fine Focusing
The Front Standard of the Actus-MV is compatible with all lens plates from the vast Actus product line. Including the steadily expanding range of ACTAR Lenses, Medium Format adapters, Lens plates for X-Shutter Lenses and (Legacy) Leaf Shutter lenses.
Cambo also offers several adapters that can be used with the Rear Standard to make the Actus-MV compatible with the extensive selection of bayonets available for Mirrorless and DSLR camera bodies that can be utilized as your digital back.
Rotating Digital Back Adapter
For the Phase One/Mamiya and Hasselblad-V interface Cambo has engineered a new adapter with integrated portrait and landscape rotation. The Cambo Digital Back frame ACDB-989 is compatible with the well known SLW interface plates used on the Cambo Actus-DB2 and WRS cameras. Every Digital Back, including the discontinued models, can be used with the Actus-MV.
HyperFocal: 0
The Actus-MV Compendium
The new ACMV-350 Compendium is for use Exclusively with the Actus-MV. It offers shading with flexible and adjustable self-supporting bellows, making it suitable for virtually all lenses for the ACTUS-MV. Once the Cambo Logo plate is removed the compendium’s L-Bracket mounting block attaches securely to the Front Standard of the Actus-MV with a 2-point fixation.
A sliding mount supports the ACMV-350 Compendium across the support bars. The required tool conveniently snaps onto the magnets integrated in a cavity at the bottom of the bracket.
Actus-MV Kits
There are a few different Actus-MV Kits offered by Cambo to get you started with everything you need.
F50 Kit The Actus-MV F50 Kit includes the Actus-MV Base paired with the ACMV-862 Fujifilm GFX 50 & 100s Adapter and the AC-214 Long Extension Bellows. The ACMV-862 enables the use of Fujifilm GFX-50 and GFX-100s camera bodies and features an Integrated Rotation that allows for landscape and portrait orientation.
F100 Kit The Actus-MV F100 Kit includes the Actus-MV Base paired with the ACMV-863Fujifilm GFX-100 Adapter and the AC-214 Long Extension Bellows. The ACMV-863 enables the use of Fujifilm GFX-100 camera body and features an Integrated Rotation that allows for landscape and portrait orientation.
IQ Kit The Actus-MV IQ Kit includes the Actus-MV Base paired with the ACBD-990 Digital Back Adapter and the ACDB-254 Digital Back Bellows. This set-up is for use with Digital Backs utilizing the Phase One/Mamiya mount. The ACDB-990 also has an Integrated Rotation that allows for landscape and portrait orientation.
HV Kit The Actus-MV HV Kit includes the Actus-MV Base paired with the ACDB-991 Digital Back Adapter and the ACDB-254 Digital Back Bellows. This set-up is for use with Digital Backs utilizing the Hasselblad V mount. The ACDB-991 also has an Integrated Rotation that allows for landscape and portrait orientation.
DB Kit The Actus-MV DB Kit includes the Actus-MV Base paired with the ACDB-989 Interchangeable Adapter Holder and the ACDB-254 Digital Back Bellows. The ACDB-991 also has an Integrated Rotation that allows for landscape and portrait orientation and accepts the well-known Cambo SLW Interface Adapters which are available for virtually every Digital Back including Legacy Models.
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