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The Cambo ACTUS View Camera is a new technology camera system designed for mirrorless cameras, such as the Sony Alpha 7 series & Fuji-X. The core system includes the camera, bellows, bayonet, and the customers choice of Sony, Canon or Nikon mount. It combines traditional view camera techniques with the latest capture technology. Using view camera movement the photographer will be able to be more versatile, be more creative and will be getting more professional results much faster than before.


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  • Rear Shift movement to stitch wider angle images
  • Focal plane shifts to increase file size
  • Rotation Landscape/portrait built-in
  • Built-in macro extension
  • Interchangeable bellows options
  • 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

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.

  • Size: 15 x 10 x 17cm (155 x 100 x 170mm)
  • Weight: 1100g
  • 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 138mm (Sony E-mount)
    • up to 164mm (Nikon F-mount)
    • up to 166 (Canon EOS-mount)
  • Lens Plates Options:
    • Copal 0
    • Copal 1 (on request)
    • Hasselblad C Bayonet
    • M39 Leica thread
    • Mamiya RZ/RB Bayonet
    • Mamiya 645 Pro bayonet (mirrorless bodies only)
    • Pentax 645 bayonet (mirrorless bodies only)
    • Leica R Bayonet (for mirrorless bodies only)
    • Nikon-F Bayonet (for mirrorless bodies only)
    • Canon-EOS bayonet (mirrorless bodies only)
  • Bayonet Mounting Options:
    • Canon EOS body (except 1D(s) series)
    • Nikon F-mount body (except D3/D4 series)
    • Sony E-mount body (incl. Hasselblad Lunar)
    • Leica M-mount body
    • Fujifilm X-mount body
    • Micro Four-Third body
    • Olympus OMD series body
  • Available Color:
    • Black Anodised
    • Titanium Anodised (option)
ACB-0sThis 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-01sThis 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.
ACB-39sThis lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted with a m39 (Leica thread), such as enlarging lenses, in combination with the ACTUS view camera. The finish of the ACB-39 plate matches the ACTUS-B version. The practical use of lenses may be limited to those that can move freely in front of the bayonet of the used camera body, see also our product configurator.
ACB-LR_sThis lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted with a Leica R bayonet, 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. The ACB-LR only works with mirrorless camera bodies for setting at infinity (and closer).
ACB-NF_sThis lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted with a Nikon F bayonet, 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, due to the recessed position of the chip in certain bodies. he ACB-NF only works with mirrorless camera bodies for setting at infinity (and closer). From 2015 this version will be available with a lever to control the aperture of all Nikon lenses.
ACB-CAsThis lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted with a Canon Eos bayonet, in combination with the ACTUS view camera. The ACB-CA can also be used to set the aperture of those lenses that have only motorised aperture. The internal battery is rechargeable. The used focal length and the curent aperture are displayed on a OLED screen on the lensplate. The practical use of lenses may be limited to those that can move freely in front of the bayonet of the used camera body, due to the recessed position of the chip in certain bodies. The ACB-CA only works with mirrorless camera bodies for setting at infinity (and closer).
ACB-HA_sThis lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted with a Hasselblad-V bayonet, in combination with the ACTUS view camera. The ACB-HA works with mirrorless as well as DSLR camera bodies for setting at infinity (and closer).
ACB-RZsThis lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted with a Mamiya RZ/RB bayonet, in combination with the ACTUS view camera. The ACB-RZ works with mirrorless as well as DSLR camera bodies for setting at infinity (and closer).
ACB-M645sThis lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted with a Mamiya 645 bayonet, in combination with the ACTUS view camera. These lenses require a manual aperture in order to operate the aperture, such as Pro TL lenses. The ACB-M645 works with mirrorless camera bodies only for setting at infinity (and closer).
ACB-P645s This lensplate allows you to mount lenses fitted with a Pentax 645 bayonet, in combination with the ACTUS view camera. These lenses require a manual aperture in order to operate the aperture. The ACB-P645 works with mirrorless camera bodies only for setting at infinity (and closer).

AC-780sThe AC-780 kit includes a bayonet to hold a Canon EOS Body and mounts to the Actus view camera. This kit is already included with the ACTUS-B2 and ACTUS-T3 sets.

Note: The ACTUS system is not suitable for oversized Canon EOS bodies, such as 1D and 1Ds series.

AC-783sThe AC-781 kit includes a bayonet to hold a Canon M-series Body and mounts to the Actus view camera.
AC-783sThe AC-783 kit includes a bayonet to hold a Nikon F-mount Body and mounts to the Actus view camera. This kit is already included with the ACTUS-B4 and ACTUS-T5 sets.

Note: The ACTUS system is not suitable for oversized Nikon bodies, such as D3 and D4 series.

AC-785sThe AC-785 kit includes a bayonet to hold a Leica M-mount Body and mounts to the Actus view camera.
AC-786sThe AC-786 kit includes a bayonet to hold a Sony E-mount Body and mounts to the Actus view camera. This kit is already included with the ACTUS-B6 and ACTUS-T7 sets.
AC-788sThe AC-788 kit includes a bayonet to hold a Micro FourThird Body and mounts to the Actus view camera.
AC-789sThe AC-789 kit includes a higher bayonet to hold a MFT-mount Body and mounts to the Actus view camera. This higher bayonet is needed to mount MFT-mount bodies like the Olympus OMD series.

NOTE: this bayonet results in 4mm more distance between the lens and the MFT-body, so that the use of certain combinations with SLR-lenses may be restricted.

AC-790sThe AC-790 kit includes a bayonet to hold a Fuji X-mount Body and mounts to the Actus view camera. This kit is already included with the ACTUS-B8 and ACTUS-T9 sets.

AC-210sThe AC-210 is the standard bellows for the ACTUS series. The maximum extension covers the full extension of the normal ACTUS monorail and focus reach. This bellows is already included in the ACTUS camera.
AC-212sThe AC-212 is the wide-angle bellows for the ACTUS series, with only one fold. The extension covers a maximum distance of 40mm between lensplate and rear standard. This bellows is optionally available.
AC-210sThe AC-214 is the long bellows for the ACTUS series. The maximum extension covers the full extension of the AC-330 ACTUS monorail of 30cm and focus reach. This bellows is an optional accessory.

99121446_CBH-6_[2]CBH-6 is advised for Medium format cameras upto 5 kgs, and comes with a Arca compatible quick release plate. The quick release plate features an adjustable alignment strip against rotation on the plate. The Cambo ACTUS mini View Camera Monorail mounts directly onto the QR of this CBH-6 without use of a tripod block or QR-plate.
AC-356sThe AC-356 is a 2-way spirit level set that can be mounted to the rear standard of the ACTUS camera body. It is fitted with one screw and can be placed in 4 different positions by choice, depending on the best position for cable management.
ACB-310-2The ACB-310 is a separate rear standard which allows the use of shorter digital lenses from Rodenstock and Schneider to focus in combination with the Sony E-mount series cameras, such as the Sony A7/7R.

ACB-310 is needed for the use of:

  • Rodenstock 32HR
  • Rodenstock 35HR
  • Rodenstock 40HR
  • Rodenstock 45
  • Schneider 43XL
AC-315sThe 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-330sThe 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-345sThe 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.

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