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Combo Cameras

45SF and 23SF

The Cambo SF series are compact, monorail view cameras offers a full range of perspective and image control movements to handle even the most demanding assignments, and yet are small enough to take with you anywhere. Both the Cambo 45SF and the 23SF are portable, light weight, yet rugged. They include convenient base tilts and substantial rear standard movements, these cameras are perfect for any large format location shooter. All controls and locking knobs offer single-handed operation for quick and easy use. Compatible with complete Cambo accessory system and are easily and adaptable to a multitude of formats from medium format, to panoramic, to full 4x5. 45SF includes a depth-of-field calculator and can be folded flat for carrying. At 9 pounds, this camera is a bit heavier than other similar designs. It is made of metal and offers full front and rear movements. Bellows extension is 2.8''-14''. It accepts full range of Calumet accessories.

23SF View Camera

Medium format with complete perspective control



Unlike typical medium format systems, the Cambo 23SF offers substantial image controls, including convenient base tilts (±60°), front and rear swings (±30°), front and rear lateral shifts (70mm), front and rear rise/fall (83mm) and a 14" (35.5cm) monorail with unobstructed standard movement and geared fine focusing on both standards up to 40mm. The rugged metal standards and monorail provide plenty of stability whether you’re shooting in the field or in a studio. The 23SF is simple and quick to adjust because all controls and locking knobs can be operated single-handedly.

Weighing in at just 8.3 lbs., (3.8kg) the 23SF is also a perfect backpack companion. There’s no need to lug around a heavy tripod, a bunch of film holders or a bulky battery pack. Roll film enlarges beautifully and is considerably less expensive than sheet film. And, with a variety of roll film backs available, you have a choice of 6x7 and 6x9cm formats for 120 film.

In addition to the luxuries of perspective control and roll back film, Cambo engineers created a 4x5 adapter kit which converts the 23SF into a full large format view camera. It’s like having two fine view cameras in one! Finally, for those pursuing macro photography, choose from a variety of convenient monorail extensions which can be inserted into the existing rail for continuous close-up focusing. Includes front and rear standards, interchangeable bellows, 14" (35.5cm) monorail, mounting block, ruled ground glass and three-year warranty. Lens, lensboard and roll film holder

4x5 Master PC View Camera

Cambo's top-of-the-line 4x5 view camera is a production machine built to meet the high efficiency demands of a high-volume studio. It includes L-frame standards, a single-section monorail and mounting block, interchangeable bellows, an easy-loading ground glass back.

  • Monorail length: 16" (41cm) single rail
  • Bellows extension: 2 to 15" (5 to 38cm)
  • Rise/Fall: Geared 65mm
  • Lateral shift: 70mm; Swings: +/-30°
  • Axial tilts: +/-35°; Base tilts: Manual
  • Type of focusing: geared fine focus 70mm
  • Type of back: reversible
  • Weight: 16 lbs.

 

Cambo Legend Series


These solidly designed and ruggedly constructed view cameras are a popular favorite in many of today’s large catalog studios. The Legends’ all-metal, U-frame standards are among the most rigid ever designed and capable of flawless performance. Rack and pinion rise and fall, lateral shifts and fine focusing provide precise image control. All movements are calibrated for quick reference and easy repeatability with convenient zero-position detents. The Legend’s standard two-section, split monorail allows for convenient storage. Combo legend series provide a short (10") section that is perfect for wide angle work. Cambo’s add-on monorail extensions offer quick and smooth transitions from close-ups and macro work to wide angle views and everything in between. Extensions can be added or removed conveniently, without dismantling the camera, and they provide uninterrupted, full-length focusing.

The Legend pc models feature yaw-free base-tilts which allows the table-top photographer to level the camera’s pivot point while shooting, as they often are, with the camera inclined in the downward position. All Legend series cameras feature standard axial tilt controls and a convenient depth-of-field scale which determines the proper focal point and computes the optimum aperture required to match the sharpness range you desire.