I recently acquired a Cambo SCII and have experience some learning curve issues.
I'm impressed with the modularity and the rotating back, but am hoping I can get the movements working a little smoother.
From an earlier thread here, I found links to some literature from Cambo, which has been helpful but did not answer all my questions.
The camera has friction movements, but I am not sure whether some parts should be lubed or not.
The focus rollers seem to be greased, and they sometimes slip on the rail. It kind of seems like they should be dry. I'm not sure whether they would grip better with some tension on the locking wheels or if the locking wheel friction is unrelated.
The part of the standard that slides over the uprights when making rise/fall movements is not lubed, and it seems stiff and difficult to move evenly. That is, I have to lift one side and then even out the other side. It seems like this should be easier and that a light grease would be appropriate. Any thoughts? It doesn't seem like the uprights are bent or out of square, which was my first thought.
No problems with the tilt, shift, or swing
I have a bag bellows, but was surprised I can't get infinity focus for my 90mm unless I put both standards on the same side of the tripod mount. I'll have to look for a recessed board. Unless there is a good way to balance the camera in this configuration?
Thanks for your help
Sam
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