The ACTUS-Mini is designed to be used with their own lenses. It does not allow for the use of the X Series lenses on the camera. Cambo does have a camera called the ACTUS B-8, which uses the Fujifilm X mount, and allows for the use of your existing Fuji lenses. You can see that model here: bhpho.to/2lGGJZh
For Fuji X-T1, do we have any other option for a tilt shift ability? I am planning to get into Architecture Photography but I lately realize that Fuji doesn't have any plan for a tilt shift lense anytime soon. Post processing the image won't be an option because I don't see the image looks as good as the one with a tilt shift lense. Thank you Dan.
You could use a Nikon tilt shift lens on the X-T1 with a Fuji-Nikon mount adapter. It would obviously have a more narrow view angle on the Fuji, but I would imagine that you could still get the tilt shift effect.
The ACTUS-Mini system uses the dedicated CAMBO lenses that are specifically designed for this system. They offer a few different focal lengths. The ACTUS-B8 features the Fujifilm X mount, so you can use your own Fuji lenses. bhpho.to/2lGGJZh
Thanks for your feedback. Yes, after listening back, I can see that the music should have been a little lower in volume. Hopefully you're still able to get an idea of what the ACTUS Mini does.
Very encouraging but I think I shall stick with Lensbaby for compactness, on the fly and variety. I love the compact xm1 and ax5 bodies with Lensbaby. To retain full-frame swirl effects with Lensbaby I use a turbo booster.
Thanks for the comment, Barry. Yes, the Lensbaby is obviously way smaller and more compact, and more convenient and practical in most situations, especially when you're shooting on the fly. Which Lensbaby do you have?
I think it costs around $2K for the complete bellows, rail and mount kit. You can find it here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1131859-REG/cambo_99010708_actus_camerabody_black_fuji.html/BI/5871/KBID/6746/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x617260
Rather rude delivery of a correct message. I wanted to say that same thing, so I"ll say it my way -- The point of using view camera movements seems to be of limited understanding in the general public, and even among many photographers. The ability to throw something out of focus so you get a vignette of defocused areas is but one application and -- to me -- the very easy and basic application of view camera movements. The real use of the movements, yet one that takes much more understanding and practice, including reading up on theory, is the ability to bring into focus areas that are normally not even possible with stopping down the aperture on the lens; managing parallel lines and correcting perspective; or introducing distortion creatively to emphasize or de-emphasize objects within a scene. If all I need to do is throw things out of focus, the easier and more efficient way to do it would be to use an editing application. I'd like to see a video on shooting architecture with this setup, or shooting landscapes that are pin-point sharp from front to back.
Nelson, this was one of my very first "tutorial" video, so I was still figuring a lot of stuff out. I've gotten a lot better at this whole RUclips thing since then! 😀
Yea, I realized, I should have put a compressor in the signal chain to duck the music a bit when I speak. Thanks for your feedback. Hopefully you're still able to get an idea of what the ACTUS Mini does.
Unfortunately, the shift is absolute shit. rather get a 4x5 field and its not that much bigger w/ the Fuji 4x5 adapter plate and its only a marginally bigger drag along. SO much cheaper, too _and_ you can shoot 4x5 negatives after the fact at a fraction of the cost.
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the feedback, I’m not an expert at tilt shift and I’ve never used a 4x5 view camera. I’m sure there are huge advantages to that kind of setup. Here, I was simply reviewing a specific piece of gear and letting people know what it does. As you pointed out, there are always alternatives.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Not saying the setup isn't sexy. I think the limitation is the lack of 3-6 position shift options like what you'd get with the 4x5 camera adapted. Think Linholf or Graflex which honestly are like big box cameras with their movements and with a GFX body + a slide adapter, you can have a lens installed IN the camera and its totally better than this. It looks neat, and is probably well made to the hills - but is it really capable of massive movements like a 4x5? Just seems a little less thought out. I could be wrong. Im old and tired and full of gas. Time to find my cane and go die in the field.
You're not wrong. This will obviously not give the exact same look and experience you get with a real 4x5 camera, but it is a less expensive and more portable option for photographers, and it allows you to make use of all the creative and technical settings/features inside smaller mirrorless cameras. It's an option that opens up the tilt-shift world to those photographers who probably aren't going to buy a 4x5 camera.
This is so bad! Terrible background music. Speaking too fast. Non information. Wrong information about the view camera. Where is the lens shade ? Where is the shade of the screen? A too light and too small tripod Any camera can be mounted ( with extra parts) at the Actus. Cambo is making a big mistake by denying my design to make the Cambo Actus an universal camera. ( Very frustrating being a Cambo photographer since 1965. It is all because of the new Cambo management)
I've very curious about the lens situation. I imagine you have to use a lens with a pretty big image circle to allow for movement - no x lenses ?
The ACTUS-Mini is designed to be used with their own lenses. It does not allow for the use of the X Series lenses on the camera. Cambo does have a camera called the ACTUS B-8, which uses the Fujifilm X mount, and allows for the use of your existing Fuji lenses. You can see that model here: bhpho.to/2lGGJZh
For Fuji X-T1, do we have any other option for a tilt shift ability? I am planning to get into Architecture Photography but I lately realize that Fuji doesn't have any plan for a tilt shift lense anytime soon.
Post processing the image won't be an option because I don't see the image looks as good as the one with a tilt shift lense.
Thank you Dan.
I also see that Kipon made a tilt shift adapter for Fuji X where the lens will be Nikon Full Frame Glass.
You could use a Nikon tilt shift lens on the X-T1 with a Fuji-Nikon mount adapter. It would obviously have a more narrow view angle on the Fuji, but I would imagine that you could still get the tilt shift effect.
Thanks for the pointer... I was looking for one such thing...
You're welcome. The ACTUS-Mini is a pretty amazing photography tool.
Cheers for this Dan, this is being shared out.
Cool! Thanks, Iain!
@@DanBaileyPhoto You're welcome.
Is this King Missile?
Geoff, I'm not sure. I think I got the music from Apple's iMovie audio library and then looped the piece to make it fit within the video length.
Still waiting for the photoos !!!!
You can see image examples on my blog: danbaileyphoto.com/blog/review-of-the-act…
Why no mention about lens?
The ACTUS-Mini system uses the dedicated CAMBO lenses that are specifically designed for this system. They offer a few different focal lengths. The ACTUS-B8 features the Fujifilm X mount, so you can use your own Fuji lenses. bhpho.to/2lGGJZh
background music is too loud , good review though
Thanks for your feedback. Yes, after listening back, I can see that the music should have been a little lower in volume. Hopefully you're still able to get an idea of what the ACTUS Mini does.
Very encouraging but I think I shall stick with Lensbaby for compactness, on the fly and variety. I love the compact xm1 and ax5 bodies with Lensbaby. To retain full-frame swirl effects with Lensbaby I use a turbo booster.
Thanks for the comment, Barry. Yes, the Lensbaby is obviously way smaller and more compact, and more convenient and practical in most situations, especially when you're shooting on the fly. Which Lensbaby do you have?
Hey, How much does this cost?
I think it costs around $2K for the complete bellows, rail and mount kit. You can find it here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1131859-REG/cambo_99010708_actus_camerabody_black_fuji.html/BI/5871/KBID/6746/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x617260
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank you!
👍🙂
👎Too bad it can't remove loud, obnoxious music from photography videos.
Yea, this was one of my earlier videos, and I definitely mixed the music too loud. Live and learn!
Great system - but perhaps a more in depth study of it would show it's true potential
Rather rude delivery of a correct message. I wanted to say that same thing, so I"ll say it my way -- The point of using view camera movements seems to be of limited understanding in the general public, and even among many photographers. The ability to throw something out of focus so you get a vignette of defocused areas is but one application and -- to me -- the very easy and basic application of view camera movements. The real use of the movements, yet one that takes much more understanding and practice, including reading up on theory, is the ability to bring into focus areas that are normally not even possible with stopping down the aperture on the lens; managing parallel lines and correcting perspective; or introducing distortion creatively to emphasize or de-emphasize objects within a scene. If all I need to do is throw things out of focus, the easier and more efficient way to do it would be to use an editing application.
I'd like to see a video on shooting architecture with this setup, or shooting landscapes that are pin-point sharp from front to back.
@@krishmandal9769 I agree with everything you say - having re-read my commentI - I shall amend it- stay safe have a super day.
Nelson, this was one of my very first "tutorial" video, so I was still figuring a lot of stuff out. I've gotten a lot better at this whole RUclips thing since then! 😀
Do not shout; turn down the volume !
Thanks for your feedback. I'll try to do better next time.
down voted for the music drowning your voice.
Yea, I realized, I should have put a compressor in the signal chain to duck the music a bit when I speak. Thanks for your feedback. Hopefully you're still able to get an idea of what the ACTUS Mini does.
Gross background NOISE spoils this review!!!
Best comment ever!! 🤣
Unfortunately, the shift is absolute shit. rather get a 4x5 field and its not that much bigger w/ the Fuji 4x5 adapter plate and its only a marginally bigger drag along.
SO much cheaper, too _and_ you can shoot 4x5 negatives after the fact at a fraction of the cost.
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the feedback, I’m not an expert at tilt shift and I’ve never used a 4x5 view camera. I’m sure there are huge advantages to that kind of setup. Here, I was simply reviewing a specific piece of gear and letting people know what it does. As you pointed out, there are always alternatives.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Not saying the setup isn't sexy. I think the limitation is the lack of 3-6 position shift options like what you'd get with the 4x5 camera adapted. Think Linholf or Graflex which honestly are like big box cameras with their movements and with a GFX body + a slide adapter, you can have a lens installed IN the camera and its totally better than this.
It looks neat, and is probably well made to the hills - but is it really capable of massive movements like a 4x5? Just seems a little less thought out. I could be wrong. Im old and tired and full of gas. Time to find my cane and go die in the field.
You're not wrong. This will obviously not give the exact same look and experience you get with a real 4x5 camera, but it is a less expensive and more portable option for photographers, and it allows you to make use of all the creative and technical settings/features inside smaller mirrorless cameras. It's an option that opens up the tilt-shift world to those photographers who probably aren't going to buy a 4x5 camera.
@@DanBaileyPhoto We live a world of woke pussies. Sack up, son. We're doing 4x5 in the woods.
Haha!! I'm sure that 4x5 is fun, but I'm too much of a spaz... I can't stand still for that long. 🤣 It's always been little cameras for me!
This is so bad! Terrible background music. Speaking too fast.
Non information. Wrong information about the view camera.
Where is the lens shade ? Where is the shade of the screen?
A too light and too small tripod
Any camera can be mounted ( with extra parts) at the Actus.
Cambo is making a big mistake by denying my design
to make the Cambo Actus an universal camera.
( Very frustrating being a Cambo photographer since 1965.
It is all because of the new Cambo management)
I think this can only be a satire
Be my guest.
What is your opinion on the video, the sound, the Cambo Actus,
the tripod etc?
@@olafweyer859
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