He can even then achieve ultra wide captures at close focus interiors by avoiding the use of ultra wide lenses and even be able to swing the lens between the captures for having absolute control of DOF in the final image. He will then avoid yaw errors (and therefore distortions), maximize the performance of the lens (and therefore image quality) and even be able to stitch distortionless images by swinging the whole camera if he cares to have the swing axis of the lens aligned with the tripod's swinging axis. Using shifts only on these adapters doesn't cause distortions, therefore examples with shifts only are not relevant.īy using a view camera OTOH, one can get self involved and make lens boards (or convert existing ones) so that he re-positions the entrance pupil of the lens as to be exactly at the tilt center and on the swing axis. Tilting (or swinging) a retrofocus lens by its mount or further away from it (outside the lens groups of elements) as it happens with third party adapters (like the H-cam really is) induces yaw errors and therefore high distortions in the image. This is not me saying, it is the optical theory of physics. :thumbup:Ĭlick to expand.I can agree that "everyone can do what he like and how he like to it", but still, there is ONLY ONE (correct) way to use a camera. So you need to prioritize what is important. They can do one or the other but not at the same time. Sitting in the middle is the WRS, but it can shift and rise/fall at the same time, which the STC/Factum can't do. If you are ok with the limited movements these two offer they are hard to beat for size and weight, especially as a 1-2 lens kit. The biggest difference between the two is the design and how each works in the field, which is personal preference. 60mm and up works with everything, but below 60 it is Rodenstock only. STC shifts 18mm, but tilt with the STC and wide angles is limited to the Rodi's. Factum has tilt in the body but only shifts 15mm. ![]() Of course the Actus has the huge benefit of more movements.įactum vs STC is an interesting comparison. ![]() Where it falls weight-wise as a total kit compared to the others depends on which lenses. Since you have live view the focusing problem is solved, so no real focus advantage from brand to brand.Īt 590 grams the STC is the smallest and lightest body:Īs Victor points out, the Actus gets comparatively lighter as you add lenses. It really depends on your priorities and how many lenses you plan to carry.
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