Cambo BVE 2013 – Broadcast Show Live

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Cambo

As announced in our previous blog the following video shows the Cambo Blackmagic Rig with shoulder support. During the show there were 9 rigs setup with Panasonic, Sony and a tripod based Blackmagic rig. The Cambo CS-Rigs start at £479.00 +VAT.

The Cambo MFC-2 Follow Focus is available now for £685.00 +VAT. Featuring 2 hard focus stops, reverse focus for Nikon lenses, Single pivot rail connection, whip & star wheel focus accessories are available. The MFC-2 comes complete with 0.8 gear and lens strap. The Rubberised lens gear is available now for £40.00 +VAT.

During the show we introduced the Cambo EPT pan/tilt video head with Artes boom. This kit is extremely well priced at £2,550.00 +VAT – especially as we found equivalent systems at BVE for around £6,000.00 +VAT. Holdan Ltd have received the first shipment, the EPT motorised pan/tilt head and Control kit is also available as a standalone unit for £1,895.00 +VAT.

Contact Cambo UK for more details about the X2Pro and X4Pro systems. Prices start at £1,500.00 +VAT for the camera platform unit. Lenses, camera mounts and bellows are priced separately.

Cambo live interview starts at 19 mins 20 secs

Contact Information and links;

Dealer Enquiries;  sales@holdan.co.uk

Cambo UK;  cambouk@gmail.com

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New products from Cambo at Focus on Imaging 2013

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Cambo

Focus on Imaging takes place at NEC, Birmingham from 3-6th March 2013. It is Europe’s biggest annual imaging exhibition where Cambo will show a number of new products with the UK Distributor Calumet Photographic Ltd on Stand N1.

So what will we be showing?

The Cambo WRC-400.  A low-cost, high quality, architectural/landscape camera developed for photographers requiring a small lightweight camera, weighing in at 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) and measuring 120mm (4.7″) x 145mm (5.7″) with horizontal or vertical shift of 40mm (20mm left/right or 20mm up/down) movement by rotating the camera position. Compatible with Wide DS and RS lenses & accessories.  The new handgrip, tripod mount and iPhone accessories are now available. Digital plates are available for Mamiya Leaf, Phase One and Hasselblad. WRC-400 Body price £1,441.00 +VAT.

WRC400-2

The Cambo WRS-1200. The Wide RS series has been the most popular choice for many years. The new WRS-1200 offers 2 way/4 way stitching for architectural/landscape photographers. Weighing in at 1 kg & measuring 160mm x 165mm with horizontal and vertical shift of 40mm (20mm left/right and 20mm up/down) this enables 2 way / 4 way stitching possibilities for architectural & landscape photographers.  Compatible with Wide DS and RS lenses & accessories.  There are new wood handgrips, a Lens shade system with filter holder and iPhone viewing accessories. Digital plates are available for Mamiya Leaf, Phase One and Hasselblad. WRS-1200 Body price £1,845.00 +VAT.

WRS-1200_WTS-891

Cambo 3x Loupe for Nikon D800 and Canon 5DMKIII

CSloupeD800

All Cambo DSLR loupes have high quality Schneider lenses, 3x magnification, rubberised soft eyecup, lanyard, dioptre adjustment.

Available for DSLR with a stick on frame or available as a kit with the Pro Baseplate and Frame.

Show Offer… CS Loupe with 3.2″ frame for the D800 or 5DMKIII or the CS Loupe with 3.0″ frame for 5DMKII, both lopes are complete with the Pro Baseplate – Visit Cambo on the Calumet stand N1 for the show offer.

We will be demonstrating the ever popular Cambo X-2Pro with the Nikon D800. A hybrid camera system compatible with Nikon, Canon and Sony, this camera offers up to 20 degrees swing and tilt and up to 17.5mm horizontal and vertical shift. Compatible with digital lenses from Schneider, Rodenstock and Hasselblad V, Mamiya RZ/RB and 645Pro with dedicated lens plates.

Cambo X2Pro Pg1

Cambo X2Pro Pg2

Last and not least is the Cambo CS-DSLR rig. We will be demonstrating the rig with Canon and showing the new CS-MFC-2 Follow Focus with 2 hard stops. The follow focus unit has a reversible gear mechanism that enables the unit to focus in either direction – for Canon or Nikon lenses! A new rubberised wheel CS-280 has been introduced for lenses that cannot be used with geared straps.

CS-ERIS-4s

CS-MFC-2_1s

Prices and technical information will be available at the show. If you wish to receive information by email please contact Cambo UK. You can also sign up to this blog to receive future product announcements.

Contact Information and links;

Cambo UK;  cambouk@gmail.com

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New products from Cambo at BVE London 2013

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Cambo

The BVE takes place at Excel, London from 26-28th February 2013. It is the essential broadcast & technology event where Cambo will show a number of new products with the UK Distributor Holdans Ltd on Stand F38.

So what will will be be showing?

The Cambo EPT makes its debut. A low-cost, high quality, motorised pan and tilt head developed for the compact Artes and V-15 booms enabling cameras up to 10Kg to be used.

Cambo EPTThe New CS-MFC-2 Follow Focus. Featuring 2 hard stops for accurate focus pull, designed for high quality video camera systems and has a unique focus reverse function for Canon and Nikon lenses – you adjust the direction of the lens focus. A new focus wheel will be available which is rubberised, designed to grip electronic lenses or lenses without gear mechanisms.

CS-MFC-2_1s

We will be demonstrating 9 New Video Rigs designed to suit the most popular video cameras and DSLR systems. Two of the rigs have been specifically designed for the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, for tripod or shoulder mounting.

CS-BMrigs

Prices and technical information will be available at the show. If you wish to receive information by email please contact Holdan Ltd or Cambo UK. You can also sign up to this blog to receive future product announcements.

Contact Information and links;

Dealer Enquiries;  sales@holdan.co.uk

Cambo UK;  cambouk@gmail.com

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Cambo Wide RS Cameras listed in The Best 50 Photography Products of 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Cambo

Resident British Journal of Photography experts, David and Richard Kilpatrick, alongside Kevin Carter, named the cameras, lenses and accessories that have inspired them this year.

The flat-field camera is enjoying some resurgence in popularity as high-quality digital backs from Leaf, Phase One and Hasselblad present real advantages over 35mm SLR-derived systems.

Cambo’s Wide RS sells as much on performance as it does on appearance. With an engineering rather than heritage-led brand, the bodies are under constant development and offer improved flexibility on a faster product cycle. Three new models launched at Photokina enhance work with digital backs by compensating for the weight in vertical shifts and increasing lateral shift by 5mm on the WRS-5000, offering a sliding back with locking positions for stitched images alongside a traditional focusing screen on the WRS-6000, and the low-cost WRS-1200 and 400 compact models. Even the iPhone is integrated into the system, with a compact lens, holder and app to allow the use of the handset as a viewfinder.

WRS-5000_Fr

Read more: http://www.bjp-online.com/british-journal-of-photography/report/2231987/the-50-best-photography-products-of-2012#ixzz2FPhHHsZi
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Cambo Open Day – 27th November 2012

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Cambo

Thanks to all the visitors that came along to our open day and our colleagues that contributed during the day. For those that couldn’t make it here is a video clip from the event.

The day was centred around the introduction in the UK of the new Cambo Wide RC400, WRS-1200, WRS-1250 & WRS-5000 architectural/landscape cameras. The RC-400 caused a stir being half the price of our nearest rivals. Especially as there is more movement and its 200grams lighter!

Mamiya Leaf brought along the new Credo 60. It was great to try out the hi-resolution digital camera back and output files using Capture One v7. The combination of resolution from the sensor and enhanced detail makes the Credo 60 an extremely good investment.

The Cambo X2Pro was setup with the Nikon D800 to show perspective control when shooting products. We used the Cambo Redwing boom to light the shooting table.

We showed the Unitrack (video track) with video trolley/pedestal. Plus we had a range of booms such as the V-5, Artes and V-15. Video rigs were set up for Video cameras and SLR cameras with the new MFC-2 follow focus with focus stop control.

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Enda Cavanagh’s ‘Duality’ Exhibition, Dublin

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Cambo

The Copper House Gallery will launch Duality, a photographic exhibition by Enda Cavanagh, from 6-8pm Wednesday 24th October to 24th November 2012.

Duality is based on a series of large panoramic images celebrating the swimming areas and baths along the Dublin coast. These manmade structures are displayed as evolving and almost living entities with their own personalities; visible connections to the past, revealing an unorthodox beauty and vulnerability.

Enda Cavanagh is an award winning Irish architectural and fine art landscape photographer. He uses a Cambo Wide DS camera, 24mm, 35mm and 47mm Schneider lenses together with the Hasselblad H-3D 39 to produce exceptional images from high resolution digital equipment.

Click here for opening times and more information; The Copper House Gallery

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The Original Cambo Redwing Boom

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Cambo

When investing in high quality digital cameras, lenses and lighting, it’s equally important to use good quality lighting supports and booms.

Cambo manufacture the Original Redwing Boom a multi-functional, high quality, durable lighting boom that has been built to last even in the most demanding studios.

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Cambo Compact Redwing Boom; Model RD1100

This Compact boom, measuring only 132cm (52″) with a reach of  81cm (32″) is a favourite among location and tabletop photographers as well as those with limited studio space.

The counterweight bag/s can slide into position over a rail with a length of 35 cm (14″) for ideal balancing.

Specifications; overall size assembled:  132cm (52″), standard reach: 81cm (32″), weight: 4Kg (9 lbs), includes: 1 empty counterweight bag which can be filled with 6.8 Kg (15 Lbs) of lead shot/sand.

Price; £237.00 +VAT / €272.00 +TAX

Cambo Standard Redwing Boom; Model RD1200

The Standard Boom is perfect for general studio photography, large sets, portrait studios and applications with extremely low angles that other booms can’t handle. It features calibrated angle indicators on both the height adjustment and rotating head movements, making it easy to repeat setups.

The counterweight bags can slide into position individually over a rail with a length of 55 cm (21″) for ideal balancing.

Specifications; overall size assembled: 2.9m (9.5′), standard reach: 1.8m (6′) with standard 46cm (18″) extension, weight:   7 Kg (16 lbs)  includes: 2 empty counterweight bags which can be filled with a total 11.2 Kg (25 lbs) of lead shot/sand.

Price; £298.00 +VAT / €350.00 +TAX

Both light booms features; precision brass bearings for ultra-smooth movements and accurate positioning of the mounted light source.

Head extension at the end of the boom offers rotation up to 360 unlimited light angle & directional control. All angle movements are controlled by a convenient handle at the pivot point.

Mounting of boom to tripods: Preferably with 28mm (1 1/8″) stud or optionally onto a 16mm  (5/8″) spigot.

For further information please contact;  cambouk@gmail.com

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Paul Fosbury shoots Lexus with the Cambo X2-Pro

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Cambo

AOP award winning photographer Paul Fosbury bought the X2-Pro to shoot fashion with swing & tilt control using the Canon 5D MKII. The X2-Pro is designed for product and macro photography but Paul quickly identified by using the controls on the camera he could shift the plane of focus to produce create fashion images. It wasn’t too long before he invested in a Nikon D800 and Schneider 28mm Digitar lens for the X2-Pro to shoot images for luxury car manufacturers Lexus.

You can find the rest of Paul’s work here www.paulfosbury.com

Cambo X2-Pro Technical Specification;

Horizontal Shift : 17.5mm Left/17.5mm Right Vertical Shift 17.5mm Up/17.5mm Down Swing Angle: 20 deg Left/20 deg Right Tilt Angle: 20 deg Up/20 deg Down

The amount of lens-panel movement is dependent upon the size of the image circle of the lens and the body/bayonet construction of the DSLR.

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Cambo introduce the ‘new’ Wide RS5000 at Photokina 2012

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Cambo

The Wide RS5000 is part of the RS series of cameras, RS meaning Rear Shift. Smooth and precise gear movements: rise and fall (+25/-15 mm) as well as lateral shift (+22.5/-22.5 mm) is on the rear panel of the camera.

The movement control is made from stainless steel and has an improved grip. A new weight balance system is built-in to compensate when moving the digital back vertically. This means there will be less strain on the gear, easier and more precise for the photographer when composing the image.

With an additional 5 mm lateral shift the body of the camera is slightly wider which adds more comfort to the grip and feel of the camera. The RS5000 measures 190w x 175h x 55d mm and weighs only 1180 grams with wood handgrips and is finished with a diamond rubberised inlay.

As with the RS series the digital camera back adapters for Leaf, Phase One, Hasselblad,  lenses, components and accessories are compatible. The iPhone holder, Compendium, hotshoe mount and viewfinders can all be found on our website www.cambo.com

The Wide RS5000 is price at  GBP3,190.00 +VAT / €3,750.00 +TAX and comes complete with 2x Palissander wood handgrips, cable release, 5 spirit levels, tripod mounting block and LED light.

Shipment is expected in approximately 4 weeks. Contact the sales department for more information info@cambo.com

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Cambo X2Pro demonstration at Photokina 2012

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Cambo

Many studios have downsized and at the same time have downsized their camera systems. So, what do you do when your client asks for an image that requires perspective control?

Cambo have a solution called the X2Pro. The camera system was introduced 4.5 years ago and has proven to be the market leader with other manufacturers making similar models. What set the X2Pro apart from the competition is the modularity of the system. Whether you wish to use Canon, Nikon, Sony, Phase One/Leaf, by changing the bellows and camera mount the cost is small to have a perspective control camera solution that is incredibly adaptable.

Digital lenses are supplied from Cambo manufactured by Schneider and Rodenstock, or you you can adapt some of your existing lenses from Hasselblad (V series), Mamiya RB/RZ or Mamiya 645Pro.

Take a look at the images captured and judge for yourself the quality of this solution. The images were captured using a Canon 5DMKII by photographer Andy Haslam.

X2Pro – Movements and Wide Open

X2Pro – No Movements f11

X2Pro – No Movements Wide Open

X2Pro – Scheimpflug

X2Pro – Selective Focus

How much will this kit cost? Well the camera platform is £1,085 / €1275.00, Canon or Nikon bellows £212.00 / €249.00, Camera mount £130.00 / €152.00, Schneider 100 f5.6 £860.00 / €1011.00, Lens mount £50.00 / €43.00,  giving you a grand total of £2,337.00 / €2578.00 +VAT/TAX and shipment.

The X2Pro is being demonstrated by Cambo during Photokina 2012. Come and pay us a visit in Hall 9.1 Stand C031/C033 or contact Cambo BV directly to arrange a demonstration info@cambo.com

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