MAIN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS X2-PRO Digital Solutions
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 2. Knob Lateral Shift 3. Knob Tilt 4. Lens Plate Housing 5. Locking lever Lens Plate 1 2 3 6. Lens Plate 7. Spirit Level Front Housing 8. Front Bracket 9.
23. Safety knob Lever Lens plate 24. Bellows 25. Scale Swing (Tilt) 26. Scale Rise & Fall (Lateral Shift) 6 7 5 23 27. Scale Focus 28. Front Ring Bellows (3C) 29. ¼” Thumb Screw (3F) 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 Camera Assembly 3A.
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.
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.
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.
5. SPECIFICATIONS Body specifications: - Weight (body only): 1.9 kg - Size (hxbxd): 26,3 x 29,3 x 19,5 cm. - Front Panel geared movements: - incl.
