Residing within an extensively modular system, the Cambo Ultima 35 is a view camera base dedicated to use with DSLR cameras. Through the use of optional camera-dedicated mounting blocks and bellows, this camera enables the use of perspective control movements to gain greater control over focus, depth of field, and perspective corrections with a DSLR. Based upon the same foundation system as Ultima large format cameras, the Ultima 35 features an 11.8"-long monorail along with a front standard capable of accepting both medium format and large format lenses. The foundation itself provides a full system of geared movements, including yaw-free variable-axis tilt and swing to enable quick setup with a minimized need for re-composing or re-focusing. The design of the camera also incorporates zero-position detents, dual-range focusing, and clearly demarcated focusing, depth of field, and movement scales to further contribute to an intuitive and fast working method. Constructed from aluminum alloy, yet taking on a portable form factor, the Ultima 35 is at home in both the studio as well as on location.
- Tilt: +/- 20°
- Swing: +/- 30°
- Rise/Fall: +/- 20mm
- Shift: +/- 25mm
- The Ultima system is comprised of a rigid base structure, monorail, and tripod mounting block, along with highly configurable front and rear blocks, for ensured precision and extensive control.
- Geared rise/fall, lateral shift, swing, and tilt movements offer a high degree of precision and self-locking swing and tilt mechanisms ensure greater stability.
- Benefitting working with a variety of sensor sizes, variable focal plane control permits adjusting of tilt and swing axis points to match the different sensor sizes of various digital backs.
- The front standard incorporates a safety lock to prevent accidental opening in order to protect lenses.
- Dual-range focusing control offers both coarse and fine-tuned focusing methods for greater control.
- The rear block incorporates a depth of field scale for quickly checking where the field of focus begins and ends without having to stop-down the lens prior to exposure.
- Utilizing a virtual pivot design, yaw-free variable-axis tilts and swings can be utilized for easier and faster composition and focusing when employing movements.
- A symmetrical design on both blocks, along with zero-position detents, help to expedite setting up and positioning the camera.
- The front standard incorporates a spirit level for maintaining consistently level horizons and plumb verticals.
- An 11.8"-long monorail pairs with optional camera-dedicated bellows for working with large or medium format lenses of a variety of focal lengths.
- An aluminum alloy body construction is both durable and portable for use in the studio as well as on location.
This camera is comprised of the Ultima base foundation, an 11.8"-long monorail, the front standard, rear block, and a tripod mounting block.