Cambo Best Return on Investment in a Large Format System.

For over fifty years, Cambo view cameras have out-performed all competition.
As a result they have become the most popular choice in all large format markets, including independent commercial studios, catalog houses and photographic educational institutions. In fact, because Cambo products combine uncompromising design, quality materials, precision craftsmanship and reasonable affordability, they can lay claim to being among if not the most popular large format cameras in the world. No matter which Cambo view camera you choose to use you can be assured of these convenient benefits: Built to Last All Cambo cameras are built with the professional photographer in mind. They are made to withstand the rigors of heavy daily use. For this same reason they are also a popular choice among the countrys most prestigious photo-educational institutions, such as Art Center, Brooks Institute, Columbia College, RIT, and Savannah College of Art and Design. Cambos philosophy is to make the finest mechanical instrument possible at a fair price. Since they are geared to making photographic instruments or tools as opposed to consumer products, they use as much metal in the construction of their cameras and stands as possible, as opposed to relying upon less-rigid plastics. Precision Optical Bench Engineering All Cambo cameras currently feature a choice of coarse and fine focusing, calibrated for accurate results and precise repeatability. Whether you are shooting critical close-ups, extremely detailed tabletops or accurate architectural renderings, Cambos computerdesigned camera technology is up to the task at hand. Cambos unique monorail was designed to be both lightweight and provide optimum strength against twisting and bending. Its symmetrical, dual-track design provides full-length, unobstructed movement of both the camera standards and the mounting block. Smooth and Easy Operation All Cambo cameras offer simple user-friendly controls, with conveniently calibrated movements, comfortable control and locking mechanisms and smooth rack-and-pinion fine focusing. All controls are logically located right where youd expect them to be and right where you need them to be for the most efficient operation. All gears are made of steel for endurance, while gear racks are teflon-filled for maximum smoothness and glass-filled for strength. Even Cambos control and locking knobs are metal, with knurled rubber inlaid grips for comfortable yet positive locking. Full-line of Affordable Accessories All Cambo cameras are capable of expanding, or adapting to meet your ever-growing view camera needs. With the full support of a comprehensive accessory system, your Cambo camera can be quickly reconfigured for wide angle architectural work, extreme macro close-ups and anything in-between. And the best thing consistent with the Cambo philosophy these accessories are extremely economical, especially when compared to those of the competition.

Index
2-3 4-5 6-7 8 9 10 11 12 -15 16 17 Cambo Ultima Cambo Legend Series Cambo SF Series Cambo Classic Series Cambo Specifications Basic View Camera Movements Large Format Accessories Cambo Accessories Lenses Large Format Lenses

Cambo is one of the few companies in the world solely dedicated to the production and development of professional photographic equipment!

Lenses
Standard Lenses
These standard, or normal lenses are designed for general purpose applications intended to perform well in a wide variety of shooting situations, such as product, portrait, landscape and some architectural photography. As a general rule, a normal focal length lens is often equal to the diagonal dimension of the film format being used (e.g. 4x5 film has a 161mm, or 612" diagonal). Focal Length Type of Shutter Aperture Range Flange Focal Distance* Image Angle of Circle** Coverage** Max. Format

L a rg e Fo r m a t L e n s e s

Special Macro Lenses

These lenses are designed to deliver optimum performance at close subject range, like 1:1, and are useful from approximately 1:3 to 3:1 reproduction ratios. Focal Length Type of Shutter Aperture Range Flange Focal Distance* Image Angle of Circle** Coverage** Max. Format

Angle of View vs. Angle of Coverage

The angle of view of a camera lens is the amount of the subject area that is seen and reproduced on film. It is determined by the lens focal length in direct relation to the films format. There are three angles of view for each film format: horizontal, vertical and diagonal, with figures calculated with the lens focused at infinity. Horizontal is the standard reference. The purpose of this chart is to help explain the difference between camera formats. For example, a 20mm lens on a 35mm camera has angle of view of 84. The comparable lens on a 4x5 camera would be a 65mm lens, having an angle of view of 86. Angle of coverage, on the other hand, can be defined as the angle formed by the entire image circle projected onto the film by the lens. Angle of coverage is directly determined by lens design, not focal length. It must be noted that the angle of coverage is affected by the f-stop of the lens and should be referenced at a given f-stop, or aperture number. The angle of coverage is usually given @ f/22 with the lens focused at infinity. Check manufacturers specifications to be certain. Angle of coverage is an extremely important specification to examine when choosing a large format lens. Comparing the angle of coverage between lenses determines which lens will allow the greater range of camera movements the greater the angle of coverage, the greater the amount of view camera movements. In summary, angle of view must be given for a specified film format, and is dependent on lens focal length. Angle of coverage is the complete image forming angle of a lens and is determined by the lens design.

Rodenstock APO Macro-Sironar

Specially designed for near and macro range, optimized for a scale of 1:2 and exceptional from 1:5 to 2:1. Both lenses feature high speed and large image circles.

Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N
100mm 135mm 150mm 180mm 210mm 240mm 300mm 360mm Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 3 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 6.8-64 100mm 130mm 142mm 173mm 200mm 231mm 282mm 333mm 151mm 200mm 214mm 262mm 301mm 350mm 425mm 435mm 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 64 214 x 314 4x5 4x5 5x7 5x7 8x10 8x10 8x10

120mm 180mm

Copal 0 Copal 1

5.6-64 5.6-64

236mm 176mm

277mm* 415mm*

60* 60*

4x5 5x7

Rodenstock Apo-Sironar Digital

Specially designed for digital photography with fine gradation to meet the demands of all chip and scanner formats. Focal lengths from 35mm mean that real wide-angle shots are possible even with the smaller chip sizes while still allowing large movements. Focal Length 35mm 45mm 55mm 90mm 105mm 135mm 150mm 180mm 120mm Type of Shutter Prontor Prontor Prontor Prontor Prontor Prontor Prontor Prontor Prontor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Relative Aperture 4.5 4.5 4.5 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 Flange Focal Distance* 43.2mm 55.5mm 67.6mm 93.1mm 100mm 132mm 147mm 177mm 236mm*** Image Circle 105mm 125mm 125mm 125mm 125mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm Max. Format 60x80mm 70x100mm 70x100mm 70x100mm 70x100mm 70x100mm 70x100mm 70x100mm 70x100mm

Schneider Apo-Symmar
100mm 120mm 135mm 150mm 180mm 210mm 240mm 300mm 360mm 480mm Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 3 3 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 6.8-64 8.4-64 95mm 118mm 128mm 144mm 177mm 203mm 238mm 281mm 340mm 455mm 145mm 179mm 195mm 220mm 263mm 305mm 352mm 425mm 491mm 500mm 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 70 56 214 x 314 4x5 4x5 5x7 5x7 5x7 8x10 8x10 11x14 11x14

58mm

90mm

150mm

210mm

300mm

* 1:11 ** at 1: infinity

*** at image scale of 1:1

at f/11

Wide Angle Lenses

By definition, a wide angle lens has a focal length less (or shorter) than the film formats diagonal dimension, resulting in a wider angle of view than a normal focal length lens. However, a wide angle lens must also have more covering power than a normal lens of the same focal length. Covering power is measured in such terms as image circle and angle of coverage, and is a factor of optical design, not focal length. Focal Length Type of Shutter Aperture Range Flange Focal Distance* Image Angle of Circle** Coverage** Max. Format

Special Enhanced Lenses

Lenses with enhanced features, such as a larger than average angle of coverage, also offer more flexibility than normal lenses.

Angle of View*
35mm
Focal Angle Length of View

Schneider Super-Symmar High Modulation

This Super-Symmar lens series provides increased flexibility and performance with larger image circles and up to 105 angle of view. These superior specifications allow for greater camera movements and greater format coverage than usual. Their 8 element 6 group design offers outstanding performance and accuracy. Super-Symmar HM lenses incorporate an advanced flourite glass element near the center. Be sure to check out the incredible coverage on the new 110mmXL and 150mmXL models. Focal Length Type of Shutter Aperture Range 5.6-64 5.6-64 5.6-64 Flange Focal Distance* N.A. N.A. 227mm Image Angle of Circle** Coverage** 288mm 386mm 356mm 105 105 80 Max. Format 5x7 8x10 8x10

6x6cm
Focal Length Angle of View

6x7cm
Focal Length Angle of View

6x9cm
Focal Length Angle of View

4x5"
Focal Length Angle of View

5x7"
Focal Length Angle of View

8x10"
Focal Length Angle of View

Rodenstock APO Grandagon

35mm 45mm 55mm Copal 0 Copal 0 Copal 0 4.5-22 4.5-32 4.5-45 43mm 56mm 68mm 125mm 131mm 163mm 120 110 110 6x12 6x12 4x5

75mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 84 74 65 54 40mm 50mm 69 58 50mm 65mm 69 56 65mm 75mm 90mm 105mm 66 59 51 44 50mm 81 65mm 75mm 90mm 100mm 120mm 86 78 68 62 53 90mm 100mm 120mm 135mm 150mm 165mm 180mm 210mm

97 87 81 71 64 59 54 40 44

120mm 135mm 150mm 165mm 180mm 210mm 240mm

92 85 79 74 69 61 55

Rodenstock Grandagon
65mm 75mm 90mm 75mm 90mm 115mm Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal 0 0 1 0 0 1 4.5-45 4.5-45 4.5-45 6.8-45 6.8-45 6.8-45 70mm 82mm 98mm 78mm 94mm 121mm 170mm 195mm 236mm 187mm 221mm 291mm 105 105 105 100 102 104 4x5 4x5 5x7 4x5 5x7 5x7

110mmXL Copal 1 150mmXL Copal 1 210mm Copal 3

*Lensboard-to-film distance with lens focused at infinity **at f/22

Special Flat Field Lenses

Flat field lenses are basically designed to view the world two-dimensionally. With their subject plane-of-focus parallel to the film plane when all camera movements are zeroed-out, these lenses are the ideal choice for critical, flat-copy reproduction work.

Schneider Super Angulon

47mmXL 58mm XL 65mm 72mmXL 75mm 90mm 90mm XL 120mm Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal Copal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.6-32 5.6-32 5.6-45 5.6-45 5.6-45 8.0-45 5.6-45 8.0-64 59mm 69mm 72mm 82mm 85mm 103mm 103mm 133mm 166mm 166mm 170mm 226mm 198mm 216mm 259mm 288mm 120 110 105 115 105 100 110 100 4x5 4x5 4x5 5x7 4x5 4x5 5x7 5x7

45mm 50mm 55mm 58mm

44 40 36 34 24 19 15 12 10

60mm 75mm 80mm 100mm 105mm 120mm 135mm 150mm 250mm

49 40 39 31 30 26 23 21 13

75mm 80mm 90mm 105mm 120mm 127mm 140mm 150mm 180mm 360mm

49 46 42 36 32 30 27 26 22 11

135mm 150mm 165mm 180mm 210mm 240mm 300mm 360mm 450mm 480mm

48 44 40 37 31 28 23 19 15 14

300mm

45

Schneider Macro Symar HM

Focal Length 80mm 120mm 180mm Type of Shutter Copal 0 Copal 0 Copal 1 Aperture Range 5.6-32 5.6-46 5.6-64 Flange Focal Distance* 78mm 116mm 174mm Image Angle of Circle** Coverage** 141mm*** 250mm*** 375mm*** 47 55 55 Max. Format

120mm 135mm 150mm 180mm 250mm 360mm

39 35 32 27 19 13

240mm 300mm 360mm 450mm 480mm

39 32 27 21 20

360mm 450mm 480mm

38 31 29

85mm 105mm 135mm 180mm 200mm

*Lensboard-to-film distance focused at infinity **Focused at infinity ***at f/22 1:1

* Expressed for the longer dimension.

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Cambo Classic Series A Solid Investment

CAMBO SC2
Cambos versatile SC2 has been a favorite among both student and advanced amateur photographers for years. And its easy to see why: The SC2 is loaded with features like full view camera movements, interchangeable bellows for unlimited focal length versatility, monorail systems to adapt to any shooting situation and a 360 revolving back for easy loading and quick format changes. To help you set up that perfect shot, the SC2 offers a calibrated monorail and controls, smooth, precise focusing, large locking knobs, quick release mounting block, dual-axis spirit levels on both standards and zero-position referencing. Its metal construction handles the most demanding conditions yet is lightweight and portable enough to remove from the studio and take with you on the road. Because of its compatibility with the Cambo accessory system, the SC2 is always ready to grow with you. Folds up easily for travel. Includes Cambos full one-year warranty. (Lens and lensboard not included.)

C a m b o S p e c if i c a t i o n C h a r t

Cambo Family
Monorail Length Bellows Ext. w/Std. Bellows & Std. Monorail Rise Fall* Lateral Shift* Swings Axial Tilts

Check the Spec!

Base Tilts Variable Fine Focus Type of Back Weight

12" + 6" 30 + 15cm

2" to 15" 52 to 380mm

Geared 20mm

Geared 25mm

Geared +30/-30

4x5 Ultima
1612" 42cm 238" to 1758" 60 to 450mm Geared 85mm Geared 70mm Manual +30/-30

Geared F: +20/-20 B: +20/-20

Geared F: +20/-20 B: +20/-20

Geared 64mm

Repositionable 13.2 lbs. 6kg

4x5 Legend
612" + 10" 17 + 25cm 238" to 1758" 60 to 450mm Geared 85mm Geared 70mm Manual +30/-30

Manual F: +35/-35 B: +30/-30

N/A

Geared 64mm

Revolving

13.5 lbs. 6kg

4x5 Legend Plus

30" 75cm 312" to 2918" 90 to 740mm Geared 85mm Geared 70mm Manual +30/-30

Manual F: +35/-35 B: +30/-30

Manual +40/-40

Geared 64mm

Revolving

16.75 lbs. 7.5kg

Step Up To Large Format

CAMBO SCN
Cambos SCN is a solidly-constructed camera with smooth gliding movements, accurate friction focusing, large locking knobs, quick-release mounting block, dual-axis spirit level and zeroposition referencing. Its interchangeable bellows and monorail systems adapt to all shooting situations, and its back is repositionable for horizontal or vertical formats. Since all Cambo cameras are backed by a modular accessory system, this camera is a great tool to get started and grow in large format photography! (Lens and lensboard not included.)

8x10 Legend
30" 75cm 312" to 2918" 90 to 740mm Geared 85mm Geared 70mm Geared +30/-30

Manual F: +35/-35 B: +30/-30

N/A

Geared 64mm

Reversible

20 lbs. 9kg

8x10 Legend Plus

14" 35cm 1" to 8" 25 to 205mm Manual 83mm Manual 70mm Manual +30/-30

Manual F: +35/-35 B: +30/-30 N/A

Manual +40/-40

Geared 64mm

Reversible

24 lbs. 11kg

Manual +60/-60

Geared 40mm

Reversible

8.3 lbs. 3.8kg

23SF
14" 35cm 1" to 778" 25 to 200mm Manual 83mm Manual 70mm Manual +30/-30 N/A Manual +60/-60 Geared 40mm Reversible 9 lbs. 4kg

45SF
Minimum Bellows Extension 178"* 46mm 178"* Maximum Bellows Extension 19" 480mm 1412"

Monorail Length Cambos SC is at home in the studio as it is out on location.

Rise Fall* 120mm

Lateral Shift* 50mm

Swings +30 -30 +30

Tilts +30 -30 +30

Type of Focusing Friction

Type of Back 360 Revolving Graflock Repositionable

Weight 9.3 lbs. 4kg 8 lbs.

SC2
DEDICATED SC2 & SCN ACCESSORIES
30cm Wide Angle Monorail (1112") 54cm Monorail (2112") 72cm Extra Long Monorail (30")

2114" 54cm 16"

SCN
For detailed specifications on each SC camera, please see page 9.

120mm

50mm

Friction

More accessories on pages 11-15!

* Maximum Displacement. Measurements taken with standard bellows with tripod mounting block to allow standards to be placed closer together.

Cambo Legend Series

Holds up to the wear and tear of everyday studio use and abuse.

One of the 25 best cameras in the world!

When we think of good bargains in view cameras and lenses, one of the first places that should come to mind is, naturally, Calumet. . . (The Cambo Legend is) the soul of the workhorse, all-purpose studio view camera. Every aspect of its design is practical, useful, well-thought-out, and well-executed. (*Best Buy)

Photo Techniques Magazine (U.S.A.)

25 Best Cameras in the World
Strong and Solid Construction for Todays Growing Studio
Cambos Legend Series cameras are built to take a beating and hold up to the wear and tear of everyday studio use. These solidly designed and ruggedly constructed view cameras are a popular favorite in many of todays large catalog studios because they are so durable and dependable day-in and day-out. The Legends all-metal, U-frame standards are among the most rigid ever designed and capable of flawless performance . . . year after year.

Fluid-Smooth Movements
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.

Easily Extendable Monorail System

The Legends two-section, split monorail allows for convenient storage and travel, plus provides a short (10") section that is perfect for wide angle work. Cambos 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.

Cambos extensive accessory system provides plenty of extension for macro applications. Legend Plus shown here with optional extra standard bellows, bellows coupling standard, 2512" rail extension and deluxe compendium shade.

Available With or Without Yaw-free, Base-tilt, Perspective Control

The Legend Plus models feature yaw-free base-tilts which allows the table-top photographer to level the cameras pivot point while shooting, as they often are, with the camera inclined in the downward position. This added tilt movement means no more set-up compromises and helps eliminate shape distortions in your subjects. 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.

Complete and Economical Accessory System

Cambo

LEGEND
The Cambo Legend is my workhorse for home interiors and table-top photographs in the studio. The adjustments are easy, fluid and precise. I use it constantly and its still as fluid and tight as the day I bought it!

No matter what camera configuration a shot calls for, there is a Cambo accessory that will fill the bill and will do so more cost-effectively than any other large format system. See pages 11-15 for details.

Best Buy in Serious Large Format

When you compare quality and value of all studio view camera systems on the market today, the Cambo Legend series cameras clearly come out on top.

The Legend Plus model features yawfree base tilts to help control sharpness and shape.

For detailed specifications on each Legend camera, please turn to page 9.

CAMBO LEGEND 4X5

Includes U-frame standards, one-section monorail, mounting block, bellows and revolving back with ruled ground glass. (Lens and lensboard not included.)

CAMBO LEGEND 8X10

Includes U-frame standards, one-section monorail, heavy-duty mounting block, bellows, bellows support and easy loading back with ruled ground glass. (Lens and lensboard not included.)

With Yaw-free Base Tilts

CAMBO LEGEND PLUS 4X5
Includes U-frame standards with base tilts, two-section monorail, mounting block, bellows and revolving back with ruled ground glass. (Lens and lensboard not included.)

David O. Marlow,
Marlow Aspen
Aspen, Colorado U.S.A.

CAMBO LEGEND PLUS 8X10

Photo by David O. Marlow

Includes U-frame standards with base tilts, two-section monorail, heavy-duty mounting block, bellows support and easy-loading back with ruled ground glass. (Lens and lensboard not included.)

Cambo Legend 4x5 easily dismantles to fit into its optional custom carrying case.

The first view camera specifically designed for digital photography.

Cambo Ultima Tomorrows Technology for Todays Digital Studio

CAMBO ULTIMA
After closely examining the view cameras in todays market, Cambo discovered that there wasnt a single camera designed specifically for the highly sensitive requirements of focusing on such a small chip plane, digital imaging requires the extremely tight tolerances of ultra-fine camera movements. In order to fill this increasingly critical void, Cambo created the Ultima. As its name implies, the Ultima offers the ultimate in precision image control for both digital and traditional large format photographers. Cambos newest view camera represents an entirely new and distinctive design created for high performance, maximum flexibility, and pinpoint accuracy. The Ultimas compact, symmetrical shape and sleek, aluminum construction provide utmost stability, while its fluid-smooth, geared movements, progressive brakes and positive position locks instill a sense of precision and fingertip control. Cambo designers have incorporated numerous special features beneficial to todays digital photographer, including a revolutionary depth adjustment which allows the user to position the digital chip of all backs precisely where it needs to be for maximum performance. This unique movement makes the Ultima universally compatible with all digital scanning backs, including MegaVision, Better Light, Leaf and Eyelike.

Lateral Shift

Swing

Base Tilt

Base Tilt

Rise & Fall

Rear Fine Focus with Depth of Field Scale

FEATURES:
Full range of movements suitable for both traditional and digital Precision-geared fine focus, rise and fall, tilt, swing and shifts Dual range focusing for rapid coarse and precision fine focusing Depth of field scale Zero-position detents with definite end stops Virtual Pivot design for fully yawfree variable axis tilts

UNIQUE BENEFITS FOR ENHANCED DIGITAL PERFORMANCE:

Unique film, or chip plane depth adjustment allows precise alignment of chip plane, preventing the center of the image from moving out of focus when swing or tilt movements are applied Rigidly designed base tilt mechanism provides an extremely stable platform for heavy digital backs Compact shape and self-locking rise and fall movement allow for even the heaviest of digital backs to be used effectively Tight tolerances on precision gearing, specially when focusing on small chips
Ultima D shown with optional Better Light Digital Back

Adjustable Tripod Mounting Block

Front Fine Focus

Ultima D shown with optional MegaVision Digital Back

Ultima Specifications
Monorail length: 300mm for digital 450mm for film Tilts: 20 front & rear Swings: 30 front & rear Rise & Fall: 20mm front & rear Lateral Shifts: 25mm Weight: 6 kg / 13.2 lbs

Cambo

Ultima
The Ultimas movements are extremely precise and finely geared which are critical for digital photography. Because the digital chip is so small, every tiny camera move makes a big difference while focusing. I used to fight traditional view cameras to get that kind of precision. The Ultima is a fabulous piece of equipment.
Photo by Russell Fichter/Quebecor Imaging Chicago

Individual locks on coarse and fine focus, rise and fall movements Symmetrical design on front and rear standards for easier operation High-quality aluminum body with durable metallic finish Extremely rigid compact design Converts easily and economically, to 8x10" and 214" roll film format view cameras Unique design allows for use of lenses down to 47mm without requiring a recessed lensboard

For detailed specifications on the Ultima camera, please turn to page 9.

ULTIMA ACCESSORIES
Flat Lensboards* Recessed Lensboards* 15cm Extention Rail 30cm Extention Rail Rail Clamp Wide Angle Bellows Binocular Viewing Hood
*specify shutter size

Cambo Sliding Back

This convenient sliding back allows you to view through the ground glass and slide your film or digital back into place. Adapts to most digital backs and many popular roll film backs. Optional adapter required.

Cambo Ultima D
Created for digital applications. Includes wide angle bellows, short monorail and tripod mounting block.

Sliding Back Adapters & Masks

Hasselblad Adapter Mamiya RB Adapter Mamiya RZ Adapter Mamiya 645 Adapter Contax 645 Adapter

Cambo Ultima
Includes standard bellows, split monorail, adjustable tripod mounting block and ground glass back.

Russell Fichter,
Quebecor Imaging Chicago
Schaumburg, Illinois U.S.A.

MORE ACCESSORIES
See pages 11-15

Sliding Back Masks

For 24x36 CCD Back For 31x31 CCD Back