Precision Engineered View Cameras
Cambo Mini View Cameras
View Cameras offer photographers what no other type of camera system can – with controls for shift, rise/fall, tilt and swing all built into a bellows based system of front and back standards. Cambo revolutionised the traditional View Camera in 2014, bringing the format into the digital age with the Actus Mini, designed for smaller SLRs and then mirrorless camera designs that we’re beginning to hit the market. For product photographers seeking selective focus or maximum depth of field without requiring focus stacking in the studio, and even landscape and architectural photographers, there’s an Actus model to suit, regardless of camera brand or format.
Cambo Actus-B
The original Actus
The advent of high quality sensors in mirrorless camera formats, resulted in a view camera design from Cambo in an unprecedented small form factor. The Actus-B is truly portable, making it the ideal companion for landscape and architecture photographers. It adds real view camera technology to your existing camera body, making it a more capable photographic tool. Since it’s expandable with various longer rails and bellows, it’s great for macro work in the studio as well.
Dimensions LxWxH: 150 x 100 x 170mm
Weight: 1000grams
Front Swing: 360°
Front Tilt: 19° (+10°/-9°)
Rear Shift Vertical: 27mm (12/15)
Rear Shift Horizontal: 40mm (20/20)
Focus Travel:
- up to 125mm (Sony E-mount)
- up to 145mm (Nikon F-mount)
- up to 141mm (Canon EOS-mount)
Colour: Black anodised
Actus B shown with optional Leica mount and Schneider lens
Cambo Actus-G
The original Actus, Refined
The Cambo Actus-G is a refined version of the Actus-B, adding fine gearing on the horizontal shift and a detachable bayonet holder. The redesigned rear standard is suitable for use with larger sensor Mirrorless Cameras like the Fujifilm GFX 50/100, Hasselblad X1D/X2D, Nikon Mirrorless Z and Leica SL system. Virtually every other camera system is supported by the AC-78e interchangeable bayonet holder. It’s small form factor and light weight also make it an ideal companion for landscape and architecture photographers.
Dimensions LxWxH: 152 x 115 x 171mm
Weight: 1150grams
Front Swing: 360°
Front Tilt: 19° (+10°/-9°)
Rear Shift Vertical: 27mm (12/15)
Rear Shift Horizontal: 40mm (20/20)
Focus Travel: up to 134mm (-GFX sensor)
Colour: Black anodised
Actus G shown with optional Canon mount and Cambo Actus 60mm lens
Cambo Actus-DB2
The View Camera for Digital Backs
The Cambo ACTUS-DB2 is an evolution of the ACTUS-Mini series for use with Digital Backs. Via precision engineered adapters, it accepts modern CMOS backs like Hasselblad CFV-100 and Phase One IQ4, as well as most legacy backs. It shares many parts with the ACTUS, thus minimising size and weight. Although sensors used in digital backs are considerably larger than those in mirrorless and slr cameras, the height of the ACTUS-DB2 is just slightly more, but the Cambo ACTUS-DB2 remains small and lightweight and fits easily into a small case or bag.
Dimensions LxWxH: 180 x 100 x 210mm
Weight: 1200grams
Front Swing: 360°
Front Tilt: 19° (+10°/-9°)
Rear Shift Vertical: 27mm (12/15)
Rear Shift Horizontal: 40mm (20/20)
Max Extension:
- 150mm (standard monorail) with infinity marks for Rodenstock & Schneider lenses.
- up to 295mm (with optional long monorail)
- up to 445mm (with optional macro-monorail)
Colour: Black anodised
Actus-DB2 shown with optional X-shutter lens and Phase One back
Cambo Actus-G990D/G991D
The View Camera for multiple sensor formats
The Actus-G990D/G991D is the preferred choice if you need a compact view camera that accepts every sensor format, including Digital Backs. For those who need the same functionality but won’t require compatibility with a Digital Back, we recommend the regular Actus-G as the better option. Two variations are available, the ACDB-990 (for Phase One) or ACDB-991 (Hasselblad CFV). The front standard is slightly higher than the Actus-G which is necessary to fully align lens and sensor when using a Digital Back. To use it with Mirrorless or DSLR cameras we recommend the higher bayonet holders from the Actus-MV view camera.
Dimensions LxWxH: 152 x 115 x 180mm
Weight: 1160grams
Front Swing: 360°
Front Tilt: 19° (+10°/-9°)
Rear Shift Vertical: 27mm (12/15)
Rear Shift Horizontal: 40mm (20/20)
Focus Travel: up to 134mm (-GFX sensor)
Colour: Black anodised
Actus-G990D shown with optional X-shutter lens and Phase One back
Cambo View Camera Range
Where the Mini View Cameras excel in portability, the full size View Cameras deliver unparalleled functionality – offer more shift, rise/fall, tilt and swing alongside finer geared controls across both front and back standards; with extensive bellows, mount and lens options. Cambo revolutionised the traditional View Camera in 2014, bringing the format into the digital age with the Actus Mini, and did it again with the introduction of the Actus MV. For product photographers seeking total focal plane control or maximum depth of field without requiring focus stacking in the studio, the Actus View Camera should be an integral part of the studio workflow.
Cambo Actus-MV
The Most Versatile View Camera
The Actus-MV is a fully adjustable view camera that is still compact enough to be your companion for use in the field. It works equally well with digital backs, mirrorless camera bodies and DSLRs. To facilitate packing, front and rear standards can be separated from the optical bench without requiring tools. The rear standard can be completed with a choice of adapters for virtually every digital back available. At the front standard the Actus-MV accepts all lens plates from the Actus range, the Cambo Actar lens range, medium format adapters, lens plates for X-Shutter lenses and (legacy) leaf shutter lenses. Actus-MV is also available in pre-assembled kits for popular digital cameras and digital backs (view here).
Dimensions: 200x120x280mm (w/o rail & with DB frame)
Movements: Geared
Weight: 2.8kg
Front Standard Swing: +30°/-30°
Front and Rear Standard Tilt: +15°/-15°
Front and Rear Standard Horizontal shift: +20mm/-20mm
Front and Rear Standard Rise/Fall : +15mm/-15mm
Weight Compensation: On Rise/Fall (front & rear)
Friction knobs: On camera movements
Fine Focussing: Dual ratio gear
Dual Ratio Gears: For Tilt and Focus
Max. extension (standard kit): 298mm (2x 70mm geared / 158mm telescopic)
Colour: Black anodised
Actus-MV shown with optional Schneider lens and Fujifilm GFX mount
Cambo Actus XL-35
Cambo Ultima system evolved
The Cambo Ultima system evolved into the Actus-XL which makes it compatible with the extensive range of Actus adapters and accessories and can be used with virtually any Digital Back, DSLR and Mirrorless Camera, including mirrorless medium format like Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad X2D. Where the Actus Mini excels in being the lightest and smallest camera platform, the ACTUS-XL system is a fusion of both the Actus and Ultima camera platforms, maintaining full camera movements. Modular is the keyword. The Actus-XL accepts all Actus lens plates and lens adapters. At the rear standard is an easy exchangeable frame holder for either a digital back or a DSLR/Mirrorless camera body.
Dimensions: 310x145x340mm (w/o rail & with DB frame)
Movements: Geared
Weight: 4.8kg
Front/Rear Standard Swing: +20°/-20°
Front/Rear Standard Tilt: +20°/-20°
Front and Rear Standard Horizontal shift: 50mm(25/25)
Front and Rear Standard Vertical shift: 40mm(20/20)
Max. extension (lensplate to sensor): up to 185mm (e-Mount), 205mm (f-Mount) and 201mm (Eos mount)
Colour: Black anodised
Actus XL-35 shown with optional Actar lens and in Nikon mount variation
Cambo Actus XL-DB
Cambo Ultima system evolved
The Actus XL-DB is similar in most respects to the XL-35 but in keeping with the modularity of the system, is specified with rear upright holders and bellows suitable for the larger Medium Format digital back formats. When using a digital back, the upright holder will accept any of the Cambo SLW-adapters. For photographers that are using digital backs without Live View, there is an adapter mount available for the Cambo sliding back. There are also lens panels available for #0, #1 as well as #3 shutter systems, both mechanical and electronic lenses can be used.
Dimensions: 310x145x340mm (w/o rail & with DB frame)
Movements: Geared
Weight: 4.8kg
Front/Rear Standard Swing: +20°/-20°
Front/Rear Standard Tilt: +20°/-20°
Front and Rear Standard Horizontal shift: 50mm(25/25)
Front and Rear Standard Vertical shift: 40mm(20/20)
Max. extension (lensplate to sensor): 170mm (with standard monorail, of which 40mm in fine focusing)
Colour: Black anodised
Actus-XL shown with optional Rodenstock lens and Phase One mount