Fitted to a Novoflex bellows, the Novoflex PROSHIFT+ is used to take 2 or 3 individual shots using parallel shift and multiple exposures. These partial images are then merged automatically to a complete image using an appropriate program (Canon Photo Stitch, Photoshop CS Photomerge, etc.). Photomerge has an advantage here because it supports fine corrections of the individual images at separate levels.

The image or file size, and thus the print quality is increased 2x to 2.4x, depending on the sensor size. This also applies to future cameras with 8, 10 and 12 megapixels.

To obtain 3 separate files suitable for mounting, the lighting should be identical and the exposure setting (shutter speed/aperture) plus the white balance should be fixed manually.

In combination with the Novoflex BALPRO 1 or BALPRO T/S universal bellows, the useful focal length is between 80 and 150mm, with the effective focal length approximately halved by the larger image field. In effect, the image area taken with a focal length of 150mm corresponds to a single image taken at about 80mm.

The adapter can be tilted for portrait or landscape format and offers all the benefits of the interchangeable Novoflex adapter system, so that a change of the camera system won't present any new problems.

The adapter can also be used with film SLR cameras for normal photography with shift function.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this product work on Sony a7 camera?

A: Yes, this product is compatible with the Sony A7.

Q: 2. By mounting the lens to the adapter, does it change the focal length of the original lens? I think it does, but I'm not sure.Thanks for your help.Willy

A: The adapter itself does not cause any magnification, however the camera being an APS-C sized sensor will cause a 1.5x magnification of the lenses you adapt to it. If you have a 50mm lens for instance, it will be equivalent to 75mm on the adapter/camera.

Q: 3. Will this adapter work on the Sony A7r (Will it give full-frame coverage)?

A: Yes, the Novoflex Adapter for Pentax K Lens to Sony NEX Cameras will give full frame coverage on the Sony A7R.

Q: 4. Does this adaptor come with a front cap? If not, can you provide a link to one that would fit?

A: The Novoflex Leica R Lens to Leica SL/T Camera Body Lens Adapter does not include a front cap; the Nisha Body Cap for Leica R Mount Cameras (BH #NIBCLR) is compatible.

Q: 5. Do this adapter alter the original optical quality of the lens?

A: No effect.

Q: 6. Does this adaptor work with the NEX-7?thanks

A: Yes, the Novoflex Adapter for Leica M to Sony NEX is compatible with the NEX-7.

Q: 7. My EF lenses are 20-35, 75-128 and 100-400 zoom; filter sizes are 72 and 77 mm, I assume must use 2 step-up rings 58-72 and 58-77 mm, will that work and what quality loss must I accept (loss of definition ,edge blur)?

A: Hi--this technique works best with a prime lens that's shorter than 50mm. The shorter the focal length, the greater the magnification. You can probably use those lenses in the way you describe, however.

Q: 8. Hi, according to the Novoflex website, they say: "Adapter ring that lets you mount a Fujifilm GFX-camera to the BALPRO1 or BALPRO T/S universal bellows. Please note: A GFX-100 needs an additional spacer ring PRO25 in-between the bellows rear standard and the adapter. It would otherwise collide with the standard." I am wondering if this applies to the GFX 100S model as well?

A: No, the Novoflex 25mm Ext Tube for Balpro (MFR #PRO25) is not necessary for mounting the FUJIFILM GFX 100S Medium Format Mirrorless Camera to the Novoflex BALPRO 1. The PRO25 is only necessary for the larger FUJIFILM GFX 100 Medium Format Mirrorless Camera as the bottom of the camera would interfere with the BALPRO 1 otherwise. This is not an issue with the smaller GFX 100S.

Q: 9. can I use canon Ef lens on this to attach to canon eos?

A: No, the Novoflex Proshift+ adapter does not attach directly to a Canon DSLR. The Proshift is designed to attach to the Balpro Bellows. The EF lens than attaches to the adapter and the other end of the bellows is attached to the DSLR. Additional adapters are needed as well.

Q: 10. Can you use the lens aperture ring and the blue ring on the adapter in combination? Let's say, set your metering and shooting aperture on the lens, and then use the blue ring to flick it wide open briefly for the sake of precise manual focusing?

A: This will work. Be careful. If you use manual exposure, the viewfinder will probably become too bright to see clearly, because you would be overexposing.If you use aperture priority automatic exposure or auto iso mode, you need to remember to stop down before exposure. You may not see the difference because the camera will quickly adjust the exposure when you go wide open. You will see some fluctuation of intensity in the viewfinder.