Category Archives: Technical
More than a modern classic
Basically a view camera is nothing more or less than a flexible connection between a lens and a light sensitive medium. The latter being a glass plate, a sheet or roll of film or a digital sensor. One could easily … Continue reading
Fachkameraworkshop in Frankfurt am Main
In their new Frankfurt based store Calumet Germany will conduct a View Camera Workshop. A blog entry in German: Calumet Deutschland veranstaltet in Frankfurt einen Workshop Produktfotografie mit der Fachkamera. Wir werden dafür technische Unterstützung und Demo-Apparatur zur Verfügung stellen. … Continue reading
Simple things that make live easier
Due to the long barrel in some WRS lens panels the rear element of the lens is hard to access. You’ll still manage to put the lens cap on, but taking it off can be a nuisance. Photographers are creative … Continue reading
Wandering where Kit Carson explored
Talented photographers often find visual stories in the things we take for granted or pass without noticing. While driving in Northern Mexico, Peter Misfeldt noticed the numerous roadside memorials. He started to photograph them and this turned into a project … Continue reading
Support you can count on
Cambo offers an extensive line of studio stands. It’s possible to build up a stand that suits every photographer’s needs. Almost every photographer. Sometimes we’ll need to build a studio stand on request! The one shown here, is a Cambo … Continue reading
Ori Livney: Taking jewellery photography to greater heights
The first time Ori Livney approached us, he needed parts for his recently acquired (pre-owned) Cambo view camera. Since that day we’ve been in touch every now and then. One thing soon became clear: Ori never runs out of ideas! … Continue reading
Antonio Saba’s never ending quest for beauty
Chasing Beauty is the title of Antonio Saba’s latest coffee table book. And beauty is what his work is about. Divided in three chapters – The Memory, The Journey, The Dreamlike – it shows a selection of Antonio’s most significant … Continue reading
Technical Camera Movements
Technical Camera Movements 2018 is finally coming to an end and I just have one more blog to add before the snow arrives. I found this video from 1986 which shows a keen young photographers assistant venturing into using a large … Continue reading
CAMBO ACTUS WITH CANON EOS-R
CAMBO ACTUS WITH CANON EOS-R Cambo as expected have extended camera compatibility for the ACTUS by introducing a new camera mount for the Canon EOS-R series. This is in addition to the recently announced mounts for Nikon and Leica-SL/Panasonic. Now … Continue reading
Ken Doo and his Cambo One-Lens-Wonder
Ken Doo and his Cambo One-Lens-Wonder Ken Doo recently retired as a professional portrait photographer in Carmel, CA. During his eighteen-year career, he received numerous accolades of excellence for his artistry. Now, as an empty-nester, Ken plans on travelling to … Continue reading
