Category Archives: Studio
Once in a lifetime
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 … Continue reading
One Actus to do it all
Steve Hendrix produced a fine write up about the various Actus models. We gratefully published it at our new website. It’s certainly not our intention to start a sequel. However, with a new Actus version available it is time for … Continue reading
There’s No Secret Sauce
Marcel Boldú is what they call a “self-taught photographer”. In Venezuela, where he grew up, there were no specialized schools to teach you the tricks of the trade. The 1990s were challenging times to learn new skills; no YouTube tutorials, … Continue reading
Modern sensors and legacy lenses
Until a few decades ago, it seemed so obvious: Products of European photographic brands were manufactured in Europe. That’s changed for many. At Cambo however, we take pride in our own manufacturing facility in the small town of Kampen, The … Continue reading
Effortlessly rotating
Simultanteously with the Actus-MV view camera we introduced two new digital back adapters: ACDB-990 for use with the Phase One/Mamiya interface and ACDB-991 for Hasselblad V backs. These two adapters have the distinction of an integrated mechanism for the landscape/portrait … Continue reading
Simple things that make live easier (part 2)
The Cambo UST and UBS studio stands share the same range of accessories. Cross arms, extensions and camera platforms, everything that has the U designation fits to these stands. We’ve redesigned the fitting. It will obviously still be compatible with … Continue reading
Introducing the Smart Adapter
The RPS-201 touchscreen adds memory functionality to the Cambo RPS copy stand. Continue reading
Stepping up
An article in one of the larger Dutch papers a few weeks ago: “World’s most expensive stairway in French villa built in The Netherlands.” An article like that is useless without pictures and the accompanying photographs do justice to the … Continue reading
A Versatile View Camera
The Actus made our view cameras portable. When mirrorless cameras became a sound alternative to DSLRs, this created a demand for view cameras that could use these small but capable machines as a digital back. The essential camera movements in … Continue reading
Great flavours and wonderful scenery
With 14 book publications behind his name and over three decades of experience as a chef, we may well consider Heinz von Holzen an authority on Indonesian food. During his entire professional career Heinz managed to combine his passion for … Continue reading
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