Cambo X2-PRO user manual

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MAIN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS




X2-PRO
Digital Solutions

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1. INTRODUCTION Cambo now introduces the new generation technical camera that combines the latest technology of today’s digital SLR cameras with full lens shift and tilt possibilities. These instructions give short information about the main functions of this new photographic system. 2. LIST OF FUNCTIONS 1. Column Tilt / Lateral Shift 6. Lens Plate 2. Knob Lateral Shift 7. Spirit Level Front Housing 3. Knob Tilt 8. Front Bracket 4. Lens Plate Housing 9. Base Bracket Lens Pla

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23. Safety knob Lever Lens plate 27. Scale Focus 24. Bellows 28. Front Ring Bellows (3C) 25. Scale Swing (Tilt) 29. ¼” Thumb Screw (3F) 26. Scale Rise & Fall (Lateral Shift) 6 7 5 23 24 25 26 27 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. 3

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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 (approximat

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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

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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. 6

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5. SPECIFICATIONS Body specifications: - 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: 17,5mm left, 17,5mm right Vertical Shift: 17,5mm up, 17,5mm down Tilt angle: 20° up, 20° down Swing angle: 20° left, 20° right - Focussing range: 63 to 150mm (global focal length without recessed lensplate) Note that the possible amount of Lens panel moveme