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Mamiya RB rollfilm backs can be used. It requires adapter WRS-1068.

The 90mm lens here is used on a tech cam that was purpose built for digtial use and it's paired with a digital back instead of a mirrorless camera. This gives a broader lens choice. An SF or other 4x5 camera with a Mirrorless attached at a Graflock adapter of some sort will never be suitable for use with shorter focal lengths. It's a budget solution, it can work fine for some applications, but is has its limitations.

The Actus-MV has its own video. We prefer not to integrate it in this one, since it is a completely different camera. The distinctions between Actus-B, -G and G990D are rather subtle and could do with some clarification. The Actus-MV is ruclips.net/video/GIyhKimzcaI/видео.htmlsi=5_YfVZh8xPR8SJj3

Another addition to your comment, because of this phrase: "like the 23D of which I understand the MV platform was based off". The Actus-MV is definitely not based on the Ultima. It's the Actus-XL which is basically an Ultima base accepting the Actus accessories and bayonets. When we developed the MV we wanted to create a camera that takes all sensor sizes (M43 upto 40 x 54mm) but we forwent on the adaptability to sheet film. It would make the camera unnecessary big for other applications. We can still supply a camera for analogue photography, but it's not the Actus-MV.

Thanks for your suggestions. Did you notice that there are more episodes about view camera use. There's The View Camera Movement, of which this is just one. We also have one specifically about the Actus-MV. If you prefer film however, good for you, but we'll probably not going to do a video about that. There are many around on the net. We'll limit ourselves to our current line of gear.

Someday probably. For now: Please send an email (info or sales at Cambo dot com) and we'll reply with some how-to.

@@cambofotografischeindustri3415 Will do! THank you!

Appreciate that, but can't change it for an occassional request. Only thing we could do, is supplying all the metal parts belonging to the bellows to enable you to fit your own.

Thanks for your suggestion. We'll do more video about the RPS-500 film stage. This - ultra short - video is mainly targeted at users of the Macro lens. We noticed that many "forget" to set the Floating Element properly. Sometimes leading to disappointing results.

PS One day I hope to afford one of your masterpieces.

Thank you for your remarks. One of the good things about the Actus-MV is actually that you won't need a how-to about adapting it from one format to another. When the MV was designed, one of the criteria was that all cameras and backs need to fit without adding spacers. You change the bayonet holder for a square DB frame and that's it. Would make a pretty short video. Nevertheless, it may be worth doing it. This video was published shortly after the Actus-MV's introduction ruclips.net/video/GIyhKimzcaI/видео.htmlsi=I9F5wAtfhjuF0MTY

@@cambofotografischeindustri3415 thanks, I get that, but I also mentioned the XL, the ultima lookalike, which has not much about it, maybe due to it being so like the ultima, but what I meant was that video shows a basic intro, but not enough closeup details, ie, like some RUclips videos, a new one straight out the box, showing how it goes together; it may look simple (PS, I also have Autism), but not knowing which backs, etc are compatible, what adaptors are used, also you say no spacers are needed, but how does it come in the box, do you order it assembled with the back and adaptors?, how does the rails work, is it macro capable, or is this throw just for focusing?, and I realy liked the X L design, maybe a few videos on that one as it looks more like a monorail than the actus-B, which seems to be a bellows set, but with movements, the XL also has a rail similar to the ultima, with extension capability, is this for long lens use, or a macro only rail.

One of the beauties of view cameras is the modularity. A lot of things can be mixed an matched together. That may also make it look complicated. No view camera - and our Actus-XL is no exception - comes with a digital back and a lens attached. If you're interested in owning a Cambo XL, please tell which digital back you have or intend to acquire and we can tell you what it takes to adapt it. @@andyvan5692

yes, I have seen some of the B&H listings of this, wow the sliding back is a great idea, esp. since you don't have to move the digital back off and on again to focus, saving dust or scratches, I have an older hasselblad H2f with a CF back (22MP), and a phase one P45+ on a H1, so am furnished with some great backs, I would be interested in some information, if the XL is kitted with these backs, and the lens adaptors for Hasselblad v lenses, as I have some of them too, but also would be interested in what copal lens board/options(for LF lenses) there are; as I understand, from the B&H site there are some lens/board combos that are available with some of these Actus models, as having the lens coverage which can give plenty of movements, makes this a more usable system. Also what compendium shade and macro extension rails are available, as from a RUclips video on the Ultima 23D, I understand this base is capable of having extensions added, and if the Actus XL is a true replacement (I have seen a conversion kit on the net to convert one "optical bench", into the actus xl architecture). I appreciate all the comments, and your efforts at keeping the concept of the view camera alive in modern digital photography, Cambo and Linhof are the only true Monorail manufacturers left going, so KEEP IT UP guys.@@cambofotografischeindustri3415

Advantage of the Actus-XL over the Ultima is that it gives access to the whole range of Actus accessories. If you'd like to adapt the Hasselblad lenses-and-leaf-shutter the Actus-XL conversion is a must. You'd need the ACB-HVSA adapter for these lenses. Demand for sliding backs is sparse nowadays. Newer DBs have good live view. For yours it makes a good addition though. If you consider adapting one of your backs, the P45+ is probably the preferred choice. It has its own battery, wheras the Hasselblad H backs are powered by the camera battery. Meaning you'd need to source an external power supply once you're using it seperated from the camera body. @@andyvan5692

Who says anybody is using 100k worth of equipment here? Most of our view cameras can be used with "regular" Mirrorless Cameras as a digital back. Which is BTW also shown in these videos, which are shot by a photographer who uses a GFX behind his Cambo for his daily work. Far away from the 100k mark, as far as I know.

It's an Introduction, you already mentioned it. The following episodes show more about applying the technique in real-world situations. Besides that, there are probably viewers who are less knowledgeable than you and do appreciate an introduction that's not overly complicated.

Bonjour Yves, Merci beaucoup pour votre message et l'interet pour nos cameras. MMF est certainement vivant; je viens de téléphoner avec eux.

Bonjour et merci de votre rétour. Je viens de contacter MMF pro. Cordialement, Yves @@cambofotografischeindustri3415

For what? It's very limited in what it will do.

@@johnsmith1474 for me is enough for still life or architecture. compare that I have to carry my sinar P2.

These tutorials were intended to be more or less brand independant. Sure, we supported it with our product, so it's all Cambo cameras you see, but ist mainly about the view camera techniques, not about the cameras. When using a GFX or any other camera body as your "digital back" you won't need an additional leaf shutter, since these camera bodies have their own focal plane shutters. A simple aperture in the lens will do.

@@cambofotografischeindustri3415 yes, I can get the "digital workflow", but what I was alluding to was a concentration on Analogue technique, as this was originally a film process, with polaroid instant as your "live view", or chimp; nowdays some of us do wish to learn the analogue life, and getting an inexpensive "hand me down", or studio surplus field, or monorail camera means we are "in", but where to from here ? That is where tutorials like yours come in, what we need is some "basics", and also digital solutions (if some of us can afford it), you teased us on what it can do in the right hands, and this is what we desire......, but how and why each movement is made, and show us "live" throught the Ground Glass, differences between monorails, like your actus and the more capable MV varient, is one type better for "digital mirrorless" adaption, or phase one P+ backs, or for film, how to get flare and glare out of shots or to photograph shiny surfaces, like cars, shop windows, without reflections of ourselves (or our cameras) in the shot, are some examples of things we want to learn, but, short of an expensive photo course in advertising, etc. there needs to be more youtube content as you and us need more to get on the wagon, so the LF industry can survive, and keep inovating, making new films, cameras, digital backs.

But nice.

The smaller Cambo Actus-B and Actus-G cameras also accept Rodenstock lenses. Theoretically you may attach Rodenstock lenses directly to a mirrorless camera (that would require an adapter and helical focussing mount). We make such a solution for the Fuji GFX. It's for applications on a copy stand. For more information you may check our website: www.cambo.com/en/repro-system/rpm-gfx-system/

Cambo have several technical solutions for you - I use the Cambo D camera - The Wide for instance - also Linhof Technical - cambo has several lens and camera options I use Hass 907x

No, you can, in MF, using either a Hasselblad Arcbody and its lenses, or a Phase One, XT (or XC, but this is fixed 38mm?); which does take Roddenstock , but in a special mount, in an e-shutter for it, there are LF lenses, but these have to be mounted to an ALPHA TC, via a helicoid board {similar in many respects to the now discontinued Arca Swiss R line helicoid system}, or on a LF monorail with MF digital back adaptor, or just directly on the Cambo Actus B\G\MV systems.