Cambo X2 PRO User Manual

MAIN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
X2-PRO  
Digital Solutions  
23. Safety knob Lever Lens plate  
24. Bellows  
25. Scale Swing (Tilt)  
27. Scale Focus  
28. Front Ring Bellows (3C)  
29. ¼” Thumb Screw (3F)  
26. Scale Rise & Fall (Lateral Shift)  
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INSTRUCTIONS  
These instructions describe the main functions of the X2-PRO camera system.  
Firstly the set-up of the camera in general is described. Then the possible lenses and interfaces are  
presented. Finally the way to work with this new camera system is pointed out.  
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Camera Assembly  
3A.  
Checking your parts list  
Remove all camera parts from the carton box. To make a complete system make sure that you have one of  
each of the following:  
- X2-PRO Camera Body (is completely assembled)  
- Mountblock DSLR camera (see 3B)  
- Bellows with bayonet fitting appropriate DSLR camera (see 3B)  
- Lens Plate (see 3C)  
- Lens (see 3C)  
- Your DSLR camera  
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3B.  
Attaching Camera to Tripod or Stand  
To mount the camera, attach the Focus Block (16) to your tripod or stand fitted with a 3/8” mounting thread.  
(NOTE: Use of a ¼-20 reducer bushing is not recommended.) Secure tightly. If using a tripod head, level the  
camera using the spirit levels (15,18) in the Focus Block (16). Unlock the Shift Profile (17) using the Focus  
locking knob (13) by turning it counter-clockwise. Check if the Shift Profile can be shifted all the way  
backwards (approximately 63mm on left focus scale (27) reading from behind the camera). If the camera  
construction touches the tripod or stand, use the 3/8” hole that is closer to the rear of the Focus Block (16).  
NOTE: All “right” and “left” references in this instruction guide are made from standing behind the camera.  
3C.  
Attaching the Bellows  
Take the bellows and place the bellows front  
ring (28) behind the Base Bracket (9) of the  
Lens Plate Housing (4). Push the locking  
lever (5) at the indicated Bellows “Button”.  
Then push the bellows ring inside the  
Housing and release the locking lever,  
locking the ring.  
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Lens Plate Lever indicator  
3D.  
Mounting Lens to Lensboard  
Depending on what lens is used, the following methods are used mounting a lens to the Lensboard:  
- Hasselblad Lens Adapter: The Lens is placed and locked into the Adapter using the Hasselblad  
bayonet system. NOTE: This adapter is recessed and therefore it has no locking system on the bayonet  
construction.  
- Mamiya 645pro Lens Adapter:  
The Lens is placed and locked into the Adapter using the Mamiya  
bayonet system. Use the instructions with the adapter for the right positioning of the diaphragm ring.  
NOTE: This adapter is recessed and therefore it has no locking system on the bayonet construction.  
- Mamiya RB/RZ Lens Adapter:  
The Lens is placed and locked into the Adapter using the Mamiya  
bayonet system. NOTE: This adapter is has no locking system on the bayonet construction.  
- Schneider and Rodenstock lenses with “0” size shutter should be mounted directly to the dedicated flat  
X-223 or recessed X-228 lens panel. The 28,72 and 80mm Schneider ApoDigitars should be mounted in  
a recessed Lensplate. The 150mm lenses should be mounted on a reversed recessed Lensplate  
(extending the camera). For macro purposes and the 150mm lenses a macroconverter is available (see  
3F)  
3E.  
Mounting Lensboard to Camera  
Be sure that the X2-Pro camera is mounted correctly and  
stable to avoid damaging your lenses / equipment.  
Take the Lensboard and place it behind the Base Bracket (9)  
of the Lens Plate Housing (4). Push the safety knob (23) of  
the locking lever (5) and push the lever at the indicated Lens  
“button” (5b). Then push the lensboard inside the Housing  
and release the locking lever. Be sure that the Safety Knob  
clicks back into the outside position. If necessary push the  
Lever at the other side till the safety knob clicks. The  
Lensplate now is locked by the ridge (5a).  
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5a  
23  
5b  
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To take off the Lensplate, be sure to hold it with one hand. Then push the safety knob (23) and push the  
Lever at the indicated Lens “button” (5b).  
3F.  
Mounting DSLR Camera  
Take the dedicated Mountblock and mount it under the DSLR  
camera using the ¼” Thumbscrew (29). Before tightening it  
check if the camera is well aligned with the Mountblock.  
Be sure that the X2-Pro camera is mounted correctly and stable  
to avoid damaging your equipment.  
Take the DSLR camera with Mountblock and place it on the  
Pegs (19) of the Rear Standard (20) of the X2-Pro, depending  
on what orientation is needed for your image set-up. Note that the  
locking lever (22) should be in the open position (picture shows locked  
position).  
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Hold the camera with Mountblock on the Pegs against the Rear  
Standard and lock the lever. Be sure that the camera is mounted  
correctly before letting loose.  
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The camera is demounted again using the reverse order of  
instructions. Be sure to hold the camera while unlocking the  
Mountblock lever (22).  
For the use of macro photography or in combination with the 120  
and 150mm lenses a macro converter is available (see picture).  
In case of using the converter it is  
recommended to mount the  
converter to the X2-Pro before  
fixing the DSLR camera with  
Mountblock to the converter  
again.  
macro converter  
Note that the locking lever of the  
macro converter is situated at the  
front side of the Rear standard.  
macro converter on X2-Pro  
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Camera Functions  
After assembling the camera parts, Lensplate and DSLR camera your X2-Pro camera system is ready to  
be used. In the following instructions the main camera movements and features are described.  
4A.  
Focusing  
The Shift Profile makes a linear movement perpendicular to the chip surface. It is manually driven by the  
Focus Knob (14) and locked if necessary by the locking knob behind (13).  
The Profile contains a rough focussing scale that gives an indication of the ‘infinity’-position of the lens  
that is used. The special marks for use of the Hasselblad and Mamiya lenses help you to quickly find the  
right focusing position for the lens itself.  
The right scale with the ballooned 70, 80 and 90 mm indications is based on the use of the recessed  
Lensplate.  
Using the macro converter accessory makes the scale go 70 further than indicated.  
4B.  
Front Standard Movements  
The front standard contains horizontal and vertical shift and the tilt and swing movements for the Lens  
Panel. In the vertical Column (10) the Knob for the Rise & Fall is situated at the bottom (12) with a stroke  
of 18mm up and down. Every 5mm you can feel an indent. The scale for the Rise & Fall (26) also  
contains the zero-indication for the Swing scale (25). The Swing Knob (11) gives you a rotation of 20  
degrees both ways with an indent for every 5 degrees.  
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The second column (1) is used for the Lateral Shift and tilt movements. The Shift Knob (2) gives 18mm  
left and right and the tilt range is like the swing 20 degrees both ways using the Tilt Knob (3).  
In the following overview of the “Basic View Camera Movements” the use of the specific movements are  
explained.  
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5. SPECIFICATIONS  
Body specifications:  
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Weight (body only): 1.9 kg  
incl. Bellows and mount-block: 2,1kg  
Size (hxbxd): 26,3 x 29,3 x 19,5 cm.  
Front Panel geared movements:  
Horizontal Shift:  
Vertical Shift:  
Tilt angle:  
17,5mm left, 17,5mm right  
17,5mm up, 17,5mm down  
20°up, 20°down  
Swing angle:  
20°left, 20°right  
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Focussing range:  
63 to 150mm (global focal length without recessed lensplate)  
Note that the possible amount of Lens panel movement is depending on:  
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the image circle of the used lens  
the chip size  
the body / bayonet construction of the dslr camera  
Lenses:  
The X2-PRO camera is suitable for use with Schneider ApoDigitars 28, 72, 80, 90, 100, 120 and 150;  
for the Rodenstock ApoSironar Digital 90, 105, 135 and 150.  
The body is also useable in combination with the following lens adapters:  
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Hasselblad CF lens adapter for use of Hasselblad CF lenses  
Mamiya 645Pro lens adapter for use of Mamiya 645 Pro lenses  
Mamiya RB/RZ lens adapter for use of Mamiya RB or RZ lenses.  
For other lens solutions contact your Cambo dealer.  
DSLR camera compatibility:  
The X2-PRO system is introduced with mount-blocks for the following camera bodies:  
Canon 1D series and 5D, Nikon D2x and D200, Fuji S3 and Mamiya ZD.  
Other mounts will follow, as new DSLR bodies will be introduced.  
Spirit levels, Camera demo base.  
The spirit levels are of a high quality and used in two directions to level the focusing block. The Lens  
panel housing has a level for exact horizontal positioning of the lens.  
For Cabinet presentation a demo support for the X2-PRO is available.  
Accessories:  
For more possibilities and accessories please contact your Cambo Dealer.  
Cambo R&D  
September 2006  
This Specification-sheet is prepared by Cambo with care, although no responsibility, financial or otherwise, is accepted for any consequences arising  
out of the use of this manual or this material. All specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.  
Fotografische Industrie B.V.  
P.O. Box 200  
Haatlanderdijk 45  
8260 AE  
8263 AP  
Telefax:  
+31(0)38-3315110  
info @cambo.com  
Email:  
Cambo site:  
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Telephone: +31(0)38-3314644  
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