Cambo Actus DB

The Cambo ACTUS-DB is a new technology camera system, evolved from the ACTUS series for mirrorless cameras and DSLR’s. It is specifically targeted at the use of Digital Backs from Hasselblad, Mamiya-Leaf and PhaseOne. It is built from many parts also used in the ACTUS, thus keeping sizes and weights as minimal as possible.

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Rear Shift movement to stitch wider angle images
Focal plane shifts to increase file size
Quick transfer between Landscape/portrait
Built-in macro extension
Interchangeable bellows options
View camera movement for selective sharpness
Use of various lens designs
Image centered rotation from landscape to portrait

Small size for easy portability
Front standard offers geared tilt / swing both on-axis
Lensplates are quickly interchangeable
Quick slide focus adjustment rail
Fine focus adjustment with precision gearing
Zero clicks on all movements
Shift movements vertical/horizontal in the focal plane
Vertical movement supported by weight compensation
Horizontal movements using quick sliding

Mirrorless system camera bodies can be used as digital back, while the Cambo ACTUS will function as tilt-shift and swing adapter with view camera movements for each lens that is being used with this combination. This design offers advantages over the X2 platform. The Cambo ACTUS has been designed to give maximum functionality with minimal dimensions to support portability at ease. The Cambo ACTUS is small and lightweight and fits easily in a small case.

Use tilts and swings to place exact sharpness where needed
Create selective optical unsharpness
Use more of the image circle of your lenses
Stitch your images without changing the lens position
Focus closer and enlarge your subject without extension rings
Make us of Rodenstock’s and Schneider’s best digital optics
Ideal for use on location, minimal size and weight

Size: 16 x 10 x 21cm (160 x 115 x 210mm)
Weight: 1200g
Front Swing: 360 degrees
Front Tilt: 19 degrees (+10/-9)
Rear Shift Vertical: 27mm (12/15)
Rear Shift Horizontal: 40mm (20/20)
Focus Reach:
- up to 130mm (with standard monorail)
- up to 275mm (with optional longer monorail)
- up to 425mm (with optional macro-monorail)
Lens Plates Options:
- Copal 0
- Copal 1 (on request)
- WRS Adapting plate (for short barrel)
- ALPA Adapting plate (for short barrel)
Digital Interface Options:
- Hasselblad-V
- Hasselblad-H
- PhaseOne/Leaf Mamiya
- Contax645
- Leaf Afi/Sinar HY6
Analog Options:
- WDS-619 ground glass
- WDS-616 viewing loupe
- WDS-630 shiftable viewing loupe
- WRS-1068 RF back adapter
Available Color:
- Black Anodised

Focal Length:	Infinity Length:	Bellows Needed:	1:1 Possible:	Bellows Advised:
Rodenstock:
23HR	Yes	Wide	Yes	Normal
28HR	Yes	Wide	Yes	Normal
32HR	Yes	Normal	Yes	Normal
35HR	Yes	Normal	Yes	Normal
40HR	Yes	Normal	Yes	Normal
50HR	Yes	Normal	Yes	Normal
60HR	Yes	Normal	Yes	Long
70HR	Yes	Normal	AC-330	Long
90HR	Yes	Normal	AC-330	Long
105	Yes	Normal	AC-330	Long
135	AC-330	Long	AC-330	Long
180	AC-330	Long	AC-345	Macro
Schneider:
35XL	Yes	Wide	Yes	Normal
43XL	Yes	Wide	Yes	Normal
47XL	Yes	Normal	Yes	Normal
60XL	Yes	Normal	Yes	Long
72L	Yes	Normal	AC-330	Long
80N	Yes	Normal	AC-330	Long
90N	Yes	Normal	AC-330	Long
120L	Yes	Normal	AC-330	Long
150L	AC-330	Long	AC-345	Macro

Download the Cambo Actus DB Data Sheet

ACB-0 (ACT-0) #0 Hole

This lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted with a copal-0 shutter or NK-0 aperture mount in combination with the ACTUS view camera. The practical use of lenses may be limited to those that can move freely in front of the bayonet of the used camera body. Shorter focal lengths may require the special ACB-310 rear standard with non-rotating bayonet.

ACB-1 (ACT-1) #1 Hole

This lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted with a copal-1 shutter or NK-1 aperture mount in combination with the ACTUS view camera. The practical use of lenses may be limited to those that can move freely in front of the bayonet of the used camera body. Shorter focal lengths may require the special ACB-310 rear standard with non-rotating bayonet.

SLW-80 Interfaceplate with Hasselblad-V Mount

SLW-80-s This adapter will host a digital back with a Hasselblad-V interface. The digital back needs to be triggered externally, no internal contacts available.

SLW-81 Interfaceplate for Afi HY6 Back

This adapter will host a digital back with a Leaf Afi or Sinar HY6 interface. The digital back needs to be triggered externally, no internal contacts available. The SLW-81 comes with a lock protection.

SLW-83 Interfaceplate with Phase One IQ3 Series

This adapter will host a digital back with a PhaseOne IQ3 series interface. The digital back needs to be triggered externally, no internal contacts available.

SLW-87 Interfaceplate with Contax 645 Mount

This adapter will host a digital back with a Contax 645 interface. The digital back needs to be triggered externally, no internal contacts available.

SLW-88 Interfaceplate with Mamiya 645 AFD Mount

This adapter will host a digital back with a Mamiya 645 AFd interface. The digital back needs to be triggered externally, no internal contacts available.

SLW-89 Interfaceplate with Hasselblad-H Muont

This adapter will host a digital back with a Hasselblad H1 interface. The digital back needs to be triggered externally, no internal contacts available.

WDS-619 Groundglass / Fresnel Frame for SLW-mount

The WDS-619 Groundglass Frame mounts instead of any SLW-mount in Portrait or Landscape mode. The ground glass has marks for the current CCD sizes (40×54 /36×56 / 36×48 /33×44 mm) and includes a fresnel lens. It can be expanded with the WDS-616 Flexible Focussing Hood or the new WDS-630 Shiftable Focussing Loupe (3x).

ACDB-950 Conversion Set from Actus to ACTUS-DB

This conversion set allows you to mount a digital back compatible rear standard to your existing Actus camera body suited for mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

The set consists of:

Rear standard for ACTUS-DB
Height adjuster for front standard
Standard bellows for ACTUS-DB

You will need to add your choice of SLW-Adapter for mounting the digital back in case you don’t have that already.

ACDB-250 Standard Bellows

Bellows to be used with the ACTUS-DB, with an extension of 150mm. This standard bellows is already included in the ACTUS-DB.

ACDB-252 Wide Angle Bellows

Bellows to be used optionally with the ACTUS-DB, with an extension of 50mm (one fold).

ACDB-254 Long Bellows

Bellows to be used optionally with the ACTUS-DB, with a longer extension of 250mm, supporting the AC-330 monorail 300mm.

AC-315 Monorails for ACTUS length 155mm

The Standard Monorail for the ACTUS camera system is already premounted in the ACTUS as well as the ACTUS-DB, but can be replaced with a longer monorail by choice.

AC-330 Monorails for ACTUS length 300mm

The Longer Monorail for the ACTUS camera system can optionally be mounted to the ACTUS as well as the ACTUS-DB. The use of a longer bellows ACDB-254 is needed when the total length of the monorail will be used.

AC-345 Monorails for ACTUS length 450mm

The Macro Monorail for the ACTUS camera system can optionally be mounted to the ACTUS as well as the ACTUS-DB. The use of a Macro bellows ACDB-256 (length can be specified) is needed when the total length of the monorail will be used.

ACB-ALP (new added) Lensplate with ALPA mount for ACTUS-DB

This lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted on an ALPA lens panel, in combination with the ACTUS-DB view camera. The finish of the ACB-ALP plate matches the ACTUS-DB version. The useability of the ACB-ALP is depending on the total setup for setting at infinity and movements. Best option is the short barrel 34mm version, second best option the short barrel 17mm version.

ACB-WRS (new added) Lensplate with WRS mount for ACTUS-DB

This lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted on a Cambo WRS lens panel, in combination with the ACTUS-DB view camera. The finish of the ACB-WRS plate matches the ACTUS-DB version. The useability of the ACB-WRS is depending on the total setup for setting at infinity. Best option is the short barrel versions of the 90, 120 and 150mm will have full movements on the Actus-DB, while the normal lens WRS-panels will mount but not focus at infinity.