Hartblei CAM

The Hartblei CAM is an amazing interface that allows the of a huge range of lenses with medium format digital backs - it is the interface between the two. This means that we can take to best or most appropriate lens and combine it with the medium format digital back of your choosing. This is especially relevant for wide angle or tilt & swing applications.

Combine the best of optics with the best of digital capture.

New high resolution optical designs like the Carl Zeiss Superrotator lenses and numerous DSLR lenses, cover near or full frame 645 medium format. The Hartblei Cam brings these two worlds together in one simple elegant solution for digital or film capture.

Digital back support

Designed and precision manufactured for medium format digital backs, with the accuracy required for DSLR or 35mm mount lenses. The Hartblei Cam is built to order, supporting all key manufacturers. The following platforms are available:

• Phase One / Mamiya 645
• Contax 645
• Hasselblad V-Series
• Hasselblad H-Series

Hartblei Cam – DSLR lens mount

Many DSLR lenses cover much larger than the 35mm format. Advanced designs for increased resolution provide a benefit of a significantly larger image circle. Most exceptional is Canon‘s 24mm tilt-shift lens which covers 645 format with movement while maintaining corner sharpness. The Hartblei Cam supports a digital interface for the Canon EF lens mount with full electronic aperture control. Manual lens mount version include Nikon F, Sony/Minolta, Pentax K, Leica R and Contax.

Hartblei – Carl Zeiss Superrotator lenses

Legendary Carl Zeiss optics are precision re-engineered adding tilt and shift capability. Focal lengths include the 40mm f4.0, 80mm f2.8 and the 120mm f4.0 Macro. All Superrotator lenses are available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony/Minolta. Pentax K, Leica R, and Contax.

New: Hartblei – Carl Zeiss Superrotator Universal lenses

Design for DSLR, Medium Format and Film or Video with follow focus interface ring.

Features of the Hartblei CAM

A precision engineering marvel – the best investment
Advanced engineering solves some one of the most difficult aspects of focus required for use of DSLR optics.

Motorized Sliding back

The traditional accuracy problems with bearings and sliding backs have been overcome using a self aligning, motorized sliding back system.
Friction is reduced using Teflon glides and complementary materials. The motor and battery systems are well proven and sourced from the Video industry. With a 7200mAh battery, the camera can run all day.

Phase One/Mamiya 645DF shutter The open platform approach of Phase One and Mamiya was an attractive reason to select the 645DF shutter for the Hartblei Cam. The shutter is designed as a module that is easily replaced making service both in-expensive and simple.

Industry proven engineering and technology

The Hartblei Cam is built using industrial strength parts and components that have already been tested and proven in the real world. A predecessor industrial and scientific model of the Hartblei Cam has been manufactured for 7 years with the highest quality, precision and durability.

Industrial grade touch pad interface.
Performance and worry free operation is the basis of the Hartblei Cam design. The best touch pad systems in the world are built for industrial applications. Many times the industrial environments are extremely harsh compared to photographic applications. The touch pad controls activate, power, sliding back function, aperture and shutter control.

2 Year Warranty

Our proven technology and modular design allow us to offer a 2 Year limited warranty for parts and construction.

Upgrade capable - Change customisations

Your investment is protected with special offers on upgrades or a change in the customisation of your Hartblei Cam. If a different digital back mount is required, the Harblei Cam can be remanufactured for a minimal fee as part of the service package.

Specifications

Product Description

• Digital or analogue medium format up to 645
• 35mm/DSLR lens mount
• Wide angle lenses starting at 8mm (Fisheye), 14 mm (14-24mm Nikon G-ED, Canon TS 17 mm and 24 mm, etc.)
• Motorized sliding back with precise sensor positioning and auto alignment.
• Vibration free for long exposures and multi-shot
• Trigger the camera through touch pad, cables or direct connection to the capture software
• Two Accessory shoes: (1) Flash sync, (2) for mounting leveling accessories or optical finders
• Shift up to 12mm or tilt up to 8 degrees. Rotate each movement 360 degrees with Hartblei Superrotator or Canon TS lenses

Shutter

• Phase One / Mamiya 645 DF shutter module.
• Shutter speeds include B (Bulb) and 30 sec. up to 1/4000 sec.
• 1/125 sec flash sync,
• first or second curtain sync available

Focusing

• Bright focus screen
• Hasselblad V System mount for viewing accessories and focus screens

Back mount options (one per camera)

• Back mounts: Phase One/Mamiya, Hasselblad-V and Hasselblad-H, Contax, Rollei/Hy6
• Digital Back cable sets: Phase One, Leaf, or Sinar. Hasselblad H3D and H4D on special request.
• Cable release 1 m included (longer cable on request as custom order)

Lens Mount options (one per camera) plus adapters

• Standard mount (most versatile) Canon EF with electronic aperture control
• Manual mount (no electronic aperture control) Nikon F, Sony/Minolta, Pentax K, Leica R, Contax
• With adapters, access to most 35 mm and medium format lenses with flange focal ranges starting at Canon-EOS (with electronic Aperture) – or Nikon F mount
• Medium format adapters for Mamiya, Hasselblad, Bronica, etc. manual lenses

Dimensions and weight

• 233 mm x 129 mm x 34 mm (WxHxD)
• weight depending on customization and battery, approximately 2.3kg

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