This is a column stand for applications where having a cross arm isn’t desirable. The MST’s height is adjusted by crank operated rack and pinion. This offers very secure support to your camera or measuring gear without any unintended sag. Even if you’re not using the locking lever.
The MST can be ordered in many configurations. For your convenience we’re showing some of these here. Please feel free to mix and match components or to reach out to us with suggestions.
A variety of bases and a choice of adapters is available to cater for many applications. We’re also offering a guiding rail for floor mounting, like for use in studios for the digitization of large art work.
In 1992 the papers brought the news to you. At that time our UBS studio stand was fancy and new. It’s actually still a fancy stand.
A good studio stand is a once-in-a-lifetime investment. It will outlast many cameras, requires virtually no maintenance and when retiring you may pass it on to the next generation. When the UBS was introduced the average commercial studio was equiped with – at least – a 4×5″ view camera and a medium format system. For practical reasons those cameras simply remained attached to the stand’s cross arm, one at each end. To balance this weight, the column contained a hefty piece of counter weight. This guaranteed a smooth and effortless up and down movement.
The UBS is in the same weight and height category as the well-known UST studio stand. Available in three sizes (7, 9 or 12 feet) and to be completed with the cross arm and base of your choice.The UST really is an iconic Cambo product; to us it’s what the model 240 is to Volvo.
A UST is an indestructable piece of studio gear. After decades of use, the brake may become less effective. First thing to try, is readjusting it. If that doesn’t solve the issue, it’s probably time to change the brake fork. We’ve published a short video showing how to. The required part can be ordered at your Cambo partner.
The distinction of the UBS over the UST is the rotation of the cross arm around the column. This has a separate mechanism and brake. In other words: If you only want to change the height, the rotation won’t change. And repositioning the cross arm – smoothly on ball bearings – won’t change the height. If you’ve been working meticulously at your set, this feature makes life easier.
As mentioned, the UBS has a big chunk of counter weight inside its column. Nowadays many photographers use (much) lighter cameras than common in the 1990’s. Let’s also not forget e-commerce studios, where the Mirrorless is the camera of choice. A UBS or UST stand can still render good services in those environments, but basically it is unnecessary hefty.
Still it can’t be overestimated what a good studio stand can do to the efficiency of an e-commerce studio. That’s where our column stands with the M designation come in. To begin with the Mono stands. For those who are looking for the UBS’s amenities in a lighter package, we’d like to suggest our MBX and MBU stands. The latter comes with a cross arm on ball bearings and a new base with central locking pedal and large wheels to make it easier to manoeuvre.
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 fan of Cambo equipment (or someone who was curious about how a final camera is “born” from raw materials).
Our workshop tour-guides Koop and Rene from Cambo NL.
We started the first official day of our workshop at Cambo Headquarters and Factory in the small town of Kampen in The Netherlands.
Our hosts gratefully started with a brief history lesson which served to tell us how Cambo as a company was started, and walked us through some of the design ethos to help us understand where the company would be going.
Renè shows a part in the process of being milled.
We then were lead through a guided tour of the factory floor. We would see how each product begins as a digital rendering, which then gets fed into a computerized milling machine that transforms raw aluminum blocks into a final product.
We also just happened to be in the factory while some new products were making their way off the line. Our tour group were the first people outside of The Netherlands to see these upcoming camera accessories!
“These are our ‘lucky stones’ that remove the rough edges” – Koop
After lunch in the neighboring village we were back in the conference room and it was time for the fun to really begin. Each participant was given the opportunity to check out whatever equipment they could possibly imagine.
Each participant then received specialized one-on-one training as to how to best get the most out of what would be their tools for the rest of the week. As well as a special gift, a personalized camera bracket, that was laser engraved with each participant’s name and markings to indicate it came from our Tulip adventure that would commence the next day.
Sunrise wasn’t a challenge for Geneviève, our Swiss visitor.
Our plans to capture Kampen at sunrise may have fallen short due to morning mist and cloudy skies, but that didn’t stop us from trying.
Photo by Steven Barger
After a nice breakfast, it was off to the races!
All packed and ready to go!
We met with Pim Van Der Maden, a well known Dutch photographer, and Renè from Cambo who would be our local guides for the tour.
Our wonderful tour guide, Pim Van Der Maden
“You see a photo with your eyes, but you feel a photo with your heart”
Pim and Judy discuss the best ways to apply camera movements to her image.
Steven got his hands on the WRS-1600 and a new Rodenstock Aperture Only mounted lens.
Photo by Steven Barger
Renè made sure to have a spare WRS body near by, just in case anyone wanted something else to try.
Photo by Judy Doherty
If we had waited another week all of these tulips would have already been harvested. The warm winter earlier in the year caused the bloom to start before we arrived. While we were shooting, the farmers were walking the rest of the fields removing any stray colored flowers that had made their way into the neatly organized rows.
After a full morning of Tulips, we went back to Pim’s studio for a much needed cup of hot coffee.
The clay ground of the tulip fields definitely needed proper footwear. The inside of our tour van looked much worse once we were done with it.
Pim invited us into his studio for refreshments and to see some of his recent projects.
We then moved to the (former) island of Schokland, which back before the reclamation in the 1940s was known to have the North and South ends almost completely separated from each other every day during high tide.
Suzanne quickly learned what the Actus was capable of.
The (Former) island of Schokland made for some beautiful images of the reclaimed land.
Photo by Judy Doherty
Just 77 years ago, most of this area was under water as it exists below sea level.
Photo by Blake Griffin
We then moved to the seaside village of Urk for a chance to shoot some perspective corrected architecture of an old light house that no longer shines.
Photo by Steven Barger
Urk is also the home of a functional port, as any good seaside village should be. The local population still makes a living by fishing and the maintenance of boats.
Photo by Blake Griffin
Photo by Judy Doherty
After Urk we returned back to Kampen for dinner, and to our surprise the city streets began to fill. We knew that the next day was going to be a big celebration for The King, but little did we know that the party started the night before!
The Kampen Sturgeon – One of the many floats in the Pre-King’s Day Parade.
Kings day proper was left open for everyone to explore the local celebrations. Booths lined the street offering games, treats, and a celebration of all things orange!
Photo by Judy Doherty
Later that night we were in for one last surprise. We were granted VIP access to a special concert at the medieval cathedral in the heart of Kampen where our host Renè was performing as part of the nationally celebrated Men’s choir.
Photo By Suzanne Barger
The organ in the Kampen cathedral is one of the largest in The Netherlands, and is very impressive to see in person, photos just don’t do it justice.
The next morning it was time to pack up and head back to Amsterdam for our last day together. We all enjoyed the time we had spend with each other, and agreed that the adventure would need to continue again next year!
We couldn’t have asked for better weather before we hit the road back to Amsterdam.
We have already started planning for our 2020 trip, which will be an all new adventure. Please keep checking back for more information as it becomes available. We can’t wait to have you join us!
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 get it in your hands yet? Would you like to find out for yourself??? Well then… this is the tour for you! Enjoy five nights and four days in the Netherlands filled with multi-city tours, amazing shooting locations and an exclusive Cambo Headquarters & Factory tour. Oh… and you will get to join in with the natives countrywide King’s Day celebrations!
Private Factory Tour
Cambo USA is hosting a private tour to the Netherlands this coming Spring that is sure to WOW every Cambo camera lover. This five day tour will begin with an exclusive invitation only factory tour in Kampen with Cambo’s key executives and engineers.
Try Out The Gear of Your Dreams
After you see what goes into each Cambo camera, it’s time to borrow the kit you have had your eyes on. For two whole days Cambo is loaning a special kit to every participant! Like what you tried? Take it home at the end of the trip with a special PRIVATE discount.
Stunning Shooting Locations
Have you heard about the beautiful tulips that are in full bloom during springtime in Amsterdam? Get prepared because you will have the chance to experience this in person…CAMBO STYLE! We will spend four days shooting gorgeous sites in Kampen, Urk and Amsterdam! We are pleased to have the talented Pim Van der Maden as our guest photographer and tour guide.
Guest Photographer Pim van der Maden
Full-time professional photographer since 1988 Pim specializes in floral photography, landscapes and people.
Pim is a well-known name to many international top florists, flower publications, books, brochures, and websites.
Pim will be your guide through the Tulips, the Dutch Countryside, and the Seaside Village of Urk.
Learn more about Pim, and see more of his work by visiting his website (Website in Dutch).
Kings Day Weekend
To add to your once in a lifetime experience… we are planing this entire trip around Kings Day Weekend! On King’s Day you will be free to celebrate how ever you wish! That’s right.. we’ve decided to clear the schedule so that you will have the ability to go out and join in all of the city’s festivities.
Registration Includes
Private Shuttle Transportation will be provided from the airport to the hotel in Kampen, to and from the scheduled shooting locations and to the hotel in Amsterdam on the final day. You will be responsible for your transportation on free days and on your departing flight from Amsterdam.
Hotel Accommodations four nights will be spent in Kampen at Hotel Van Dijk and one night in Amsterdam at Hotel Vondel.
Cambo Factory & Headquarters Tour Get answers directly from Cambo’s developers, give your thoughts on what new and exciting products you think should come next, and get to see where the best camera equipment in the world is born!
Private “try before you buy” Cambo Demo Equipment try out the latest Cambo equipment that you have had your eyes on. and take home the equipment of your dreams with special event only pricing.
Guided Sunrise & Sunset Shooting Tour capture the beautiful scenery of Kampen on one day followed by a Tulip driving tour on the following day using Cambo equipment.
Konigsdag “Kings Day” Party celebratewith the locals at a nation-wide party.
Hotel Van Dijk is to be found in a monumental building at the front of the river IJssel. It is favorably located in the town center and you can easily walk to the shopping areas and museums.
The attractive hotel rooms have a private bathroom and a TV. All rooms also have Wi-Fi access. In the morning you can start your day with a good breakfast in the breakfast room of the hotel.
A cozy bar is available for refreshing drinks.
There are many recreation facilities in the city and surrounding areas, such as water and forests. You can take walks, cycle or explore the sights of Kampen and Giethoorn. Bikes can be stored at the hotel. There are also museums, shops and other attractions along the river in the town center.
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Amsterdam, Lodging: Hotel Vondel
Hotel Vondel is nestled among Amsterdam’s lively centre. The hotel offers outstanding accommodation at an excellent location. Distinguished by its extraordinary interiors, the hotel has a very stylish and unique ambiance. The 86 guestrooms have been specifically designed to provide comfort for everyone’s taste. The hotel’s exclusive and intimate size doesn’t prevent it from possessing an array of facilities oriented towards both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is located a stone’s throw away from the Leidseplein, Vondelpark, Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh museum right in the museum quarter & fashion district.
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Kings Day - Koningsdag
History of King’s Day (and Queen’s Day)
Amsterdam celebrated King’s Day (Koningsdag) for the first time in 2014, after the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander on 30 April 2013 (what was then still Queen’s Day).
The royal celebrations were first held on 31 August 1885 in honour of the birth of Queen Wilhelmina, and the Queen’s Day (Koninginnedag) tradition was born. After Wilhelmina’s daughter (Juliana) succeeded to the throne in 1949, the day was changed to 30 April in accordance with the new Queen’s birthday.
When she became queen, the now Princess Beatrix chose to retain the day in honour of her mother but as of 2014, King’s Day is officially celebrated on 27 April (the king’s birthday).
The name may have changed slightly but the festive spirit of the day is sure to remain! You’ll be treated to a sea of orange as everyone – and their pet – is covered head to toe in oranje (orange) as a show of pride for the Dutch Royal family, the House of Orange-Nassau.
Every year, the royal entourage visits a town or municipality in the Netherlands as part of the celebrations.
This trip is limited to 10 slots, so don’t miss out! Fill out the form below and a Cambo USA representative will follow up as soon as possible, or contact your dealer for more information.
Find your closest Cambo dealer by visiting Cambousa.com/dealers or contact Cambo USA for a personal introduction.
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 adds an extra 12º tilt function (+6/-6 degrees) close to optical center of sensor. You only have to add the appropriate fitting bellows and a SLW-adapter for your digital back.
ACDB-987 showing Actus-G connector Pins
The ACDB-987 makes it even easier to switch from shooting with your DSLR or Mirrorless camera body to shooting with your digital back, while adding additional movements that you come to expect from a larger view camera, while not adding much additional size to the Actus you already know and love.
This adapter is compatible with:
ACTUS-GFX ACTUS-XCD ACTUS-G
In order to have a complete, solution users will need to add one of the below SLW-adapters:
SLW-80 for Hasselblad-V compatible digiback SLW-89 for Hasselblad-H compatible digiback SLW-83 for PhaseOne XF compatible digiback SLW-84 for Sinar 30|45 compatible digiback SLW-81 for Leaf AFi/Hy6 compatible digiback WRS-1068 for Mamiya RB roll film back
And additionally need a set of the below bellows for Digital Backs:
ACDB-250 as normal bellows ACDB-252 as wide-angle bellows ACDB-254 as long extension bellows (on AC-330 monorail) ACDB-256 as macro extension bellows (on AC-345 monorail)
The ACDB-987 will be shipping soon from the Cambo USA Dealer of your choice, and will be on display at Photokina 2018 and Photo Plus Expo 2018.
Today in 2018, Cambo celebrates not only 72 years of accumulated expertise and dedicated craftsmanship of in-house design and manufacturing, but also 50 years of CAMBO Wide series of technical cameras.
The WRS-72|50 kit is built around an ergonomically optimised camera body. Based on the WRS-1600 introduced in 2016, the WRS-72|50 adds many exclusive design changes, including rounded corners, protected spirit levels, angled placement of a hand belt support and more. The special shaped handgrip is made of fine Rosewood. While keeping the unique body rotation between landscape and portrait position without removing digital back or lens, that help will protect your equipment against dust and damage.
The optics in this kit are Rodenstock’s finest 32HR-W and 90HR-SW, both in a tilt/swing lens panel for the best image quality and control. Additionally, Cambo has designed a new precision tilting function to the 90HR’s rear spacer, which adds an additional six degrees of tilt -or swing- on top of its lens panel movements. This offers you even more flexibility and image optimisation.
Each kit is individually numbered out of a limited series of only 50 units. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity with matching serial numbers.
This exquisite kit is delivered in a luxury Rimowa case with dedicated cavities for your equipment, including space for a digital back and extra lens or accessories.
The kit is completed with Cambo’s PCH precision controlled ball and geared head, with exclusive anniversary trim.
Full contents of the kit consist of:
WRS-72|50 body in Anniversary trim
Dedicated aluminium body cap
WTS-32 HR-W Digaron in T/S mount in Anniversary trim
WTS-90 HR-SW Digaron in T/S short barrel mount in Anniversary trim
We’re happy to announce another lens option for the Cambo Actus.
A special order Carl Zeiss Contax Distagon-35 refitted for use on our view cameras.
The skilled technicians at Cambo carefully remove the helical focussing mount and replace the aperture control with a manual, 15 bladed, version.
This beautiful lens works perfectly paired with both mirrorless medium format cameras and DSLRs. Even with Nikon (Nikon has the longest Flange Focal distance), thanks to the new barrel without helical.
The below test shot was made with an Actus-GFX. 5mm of fall, combined with horizontal shift to enable a stitched image.
But why? The R&D team at Cambo have this to say:
“Rebuilding a Contax 645’s 35mm into a new housing, getting rid of the helical and replacing the aperture may seem like putting a lot of effort in something you could achieve a lot easier. By i.e. mounting the lens to a Contax to Canon adapter. One reason to do it the ‘hard way’ was obviously the broader range of cameras for which the lens becomes suitable after this operation. Another is making better use of the lens’ image circle.”
They continue with:
“Stacking the lens to an adapter causes serious vignetting when shifting the rear standard of the Actus. This is caused by the relatively narrow Canon bayonet (although the biggest bayonet for 35mm cameras)”.
“The side-by-sides shown here (Above) are made with a Phase One back (using its ES shutter). In its Actar-35 incarnation the Distagon covers the complete sensor and still enables a fair bit of shift. Used via an adapter, it just covers the sensor and a minimum amount of shift will vignette.”
Due to the special conversion requirements of needing a donor lens, this service will need to be arranged with your Cambo dealer of choice. A list of dealers can be found at Cambousa.com/dealers and we at Cambo USA would be happy to provide more information or to begin the conversion process.
Based on the knowledge used in our other Canon lens adapters, Cambo has now created an adapter to enable the use of Canon lenses on the Hasselblad-X1D camera.
This adapter is mounted directly to the X1D camera bayonet and it controls the aperture of Canon lenses electronically, by similar controls as on the ACB-CA, WRE-CA and CA-GFX. Be aware that there is no further protocol to communicate with the X1D camera for setting aperture, auto focus or EXIF date from the lens.
It may be obvious that only Canon lenses that have a larger image circle, such as the T/S lenses, will have enough coverage for this sensor.
This combination makes it possible to use the Hasselblad X1D camera with a 17mm (and 24mm) focal length that covers the full format of the X1D 33x44mm sensor. Depending on the composition you may still be able to use the T/S movements on the lens unobstructed. More information will be released about compatibility with the newly announced Canon TS/E Lenses as they are available for testing, however at this time it can be assumed that the image circles will be of an acceptable size.
As there is no mechanical shutter in this setup, there are limitations in use with certain light sources, exposure times and subjects, we refer to the information from Hasselblad about this.
The below photos are of working prototype units, and do not indicate the final build/finish of these units.
The CA-XCD is available for pre-order now, and will ship later in September 2017. For pricing and ordering information please contact your closest Cambo dealer. A list of dealers are available at Cambousa.com/dealers
Introducing the ACXL-985 Bracket system for the Cognisys StackShot system.
Cambo has enabled the use of the Cognisys StackShot on the Ultima and Actus-XL view cameras.
This kit includes the needed bracket and gearing to connect to your Cambo view camera.
By applying tilt and/or swing to the front standard the amount of shots needed to obtain the optimum result can be reduced significantly. Stacking is done by moving the rear standard in small increments
The ACXL-985 Available now. Please contact your nearest Cambo dealer at Cambousa.com/dealers for more information. For more information on the Cognisys StackShot, please contact them directly for more information.
Please note this configuration is for Cambo Ultima or Actus XL cameras, this bracket solution will not work on other manufacturer’s camera systems.
