jon.oman
31-Oct-2008, 16:48
I just picked up an 8x10 Cambo Legend:
http://jon-oman.smugmug.com/photos/406734613_jjn6v-M.jpg
I have a couple of issues with this camera. The main problem is with the rear rise/fall adjustment. I can unlock the adjustment knob, and then move the camera back to the zero position, lock the knob tightly, and then watch the camera back sink! It does not stay locked into position. This camera is the one with geared movements.
Each of the rise/fall adjustments have a set screw with a jam nut. Am I correct in my theory that this can be used to tighten the geared action? In other words, by tightening the set screw, the gear will not have any play, and then the back will stay put?
Here is an image of the set screw:
http://jon-oman.smugmug.com/photos/406734062_CDaBB-M.jpg
This set screw is at the back of the bottom adjustment knob seen in this image:
http://jon-oman.smugmug.com/photos/406734001_oUqBb-M-1.jpg
In the above image, there is also a problem with the knob in the center. This is the knob with the metal rod coming off of it. On the right side of the camera, I can not loosen this knob. It is stuck. Is there any recommended way of breaking this loose? I would not want to damage it.
The indicator for the tilting of the back needs to be adjusted. It appears that I can loosen up the screw to move the scale? I was thinking I could use a small level on the back to make sure the back is level, and then set this scale to the zero line. Does that make sense?
Here is an image of the scale:
http://jon-oman.smugmug.com/photos/406734238_EjtVQ-M-1.jpg
Finally, is there any recomendation on how to clean up the camera? It has a lot of dust, etc. on it. What can/should be used to clean the bellows, and the rails, etc.?
One last thing. The camera came with the Caltar II-N 1:5.6 f=300mm MC lens. This lens/shutter combination appears to be excellent. The glass is clean, and the shutter works without any problems. I have heard that this lens is a good performer. Has anyone had any experience with it?
Thanks,
Jon Oman
http://jon-oman.smugmug.com/photos/406734613_jjn6v-M.jpg
I have a couple of issues with this camera. The main problem is with the rear rise/fall adjustment. I can unlock the adjustment knob, and then move the camera back to the zero position, lock the knob tightly, and then watch the camera back sink! It does not stay locked into position. This camera is the one with geared movements.
Each of the rise/fall adjustments have a set screw with a jam nut. Am I correct in my theory that this can be used to tighten the geared action? In other words, by tightening the set screw, the gear will not have any play, and then the back will stay put?
Here is an image of the set screw:
http://jon-oman.smugmug.com/photos/406734062_CDaBB-M.jpg
This set screw is at the back of the bottom adjustment knob seen in this image:
http://jon-oman.smugmug.com/photos/406734001_oUqBb-M-1.jpg
In the above image, there is also a problem with the knob in the center. This is the knob with the metal rod coming off of it. On the right side of the camera, I can not loosen this knob. It is stuck. Is there any recommended way of breaking this loose? I would not want to damage it.
The indicator for the tilting of the back needs to be adjusted. It appears that I can loosen up the screw to move the scale? I was thinking I could use a small level on the back to make sure the back is level, and then set this scale to the zero line. Does that make sense?
Here is an image of the scale:
http://jon-oman.smugmug.com/photos/406734238_EjtVQ-M-1.jpg
Finally, is there any recomendation on how to clean up the camera? It has a lot of dust, etc. on it. What can/should be used to clean the bellows, and the rails, etc.?
One last thing. The camera came with the Caltar II-N 1:5.6 f=300mm MC lens. This lens/shutter combination appears to be excellent. The glass is clean, and the shutter works without any problems. I have heard that this lens is a good performer. Has anyone had any experience with it?
Thanks,
Jon Oman