hello ,
What about the next camera :
- arca with orbix mechanism
- cambo master pc
- cambo ultima 4x5 ,
do they have the same asymmetrical axis ?
i think so
regards
Not at all the same as the asymmetrical axis on the p serie cameras. The p cameras have the axis (both, H AND V) built this way and they remain asymmetrical in any case.
- the orbix allows for the axis to be centered, so far I know.
- Cambo Master PC: the H axis can be set asymmetrically by shifting the image plane (like some other cameras), but how complicated this is, and so many steps more for setting the plane and then re-framing at the end of the tilting process and loosing the sharpness again (re-focus necessary). As for the V axis: it remains centered.
It takes 2 steps with a p/p2/p3 without having to change anything.
- Cambo Ultima 4x5: same as above, the axis are not built asymmetrical. You can adjust the rotational axis of the rear standard to be aligned with the chip/film plane.
All in all, more steps to come to a result which is achieved by only 2 single movements on the p/p2 and P3 cameras: focus, then tilt (or swing), ultimately calculate your depth-of-field.
I cannot imagine how it could be easier and faster.
Best regards,
Thierry
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