The Linhof Kardan RE View Camera is an affordable view camera for the first step into the Linhof system and the ideal entry to professional large format techniques. The RE is identical to the earlier Kardan M model and features the same 18" rail and 20" bellows. The bellows themselves are interchangeable for extended wide-angle capability. The angle scales read to 70° with 1° divisions.

Full range of view camera movements for total image control

Center swings and tilts plus yaw-free direct shifts to the limits of the image field covered

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would a Full Frame Canon lens be enough coverage for a super 35/ APS-C sensor size?

A: A Canon lens designed for a full-frame sensor will cover an APS-C size sensor.

Q: 2. does this work on the Canon 5ds r camera?

A: Yes, this is compatible with the Canon 5DS R.

Q: 3. What cambo Actus to get for Nikon D810 and Carl Zeiss CF 80mm?

A: Cambo kits like the Cambo ACTUS-B2 View Camera Body with Canon EF Bayonet Mount Kit (Black) are only designed to be used with matching lens and camera: the Nikon version only works with a Nikon F camera and a Nikon f-mount lens.

Q: 4. Nikon D810. Carl Zeiss CF 80mm. What Actus would bring them to work like a view camera please. I want the recipe, cookbook?

A: The Cambo ACTUS-B4 View Camera Body is only available matching camera and lens: there is a Nikon version that will work with the D810 and a Nikon F-mount lens and a Hasselblad version that will work with a Hasselblad XCD camera and Hasselblad lens.

Q: 5. is the Linhof a modern view camera?

A: Yes, this is a modern view camera.

Q: 6. There is a slider on the bottom and the side of the camera. What does it call and what is it for? thanks for the help.

A: Cameras like this have the ability to move the film plane and the lens plane. The movements are called tilt, rise and fall.With this ability you can correct for distortion/perspective or create it for effect.These abilities are very good to use for product photos and architecture photography.

Q: 7. I also have Hasselblad X system digital back, Do I simply buy a rear plate for the digital back and I can use the same camera body?

A: This version would be needed for the XCD mount lenses and camera: https://bhpho.to/3ylTJ88

Q: 8. How does this differ from the Actus G? And would this work with the BMPCC6K Pro on the back? Thanks

A: Yes, you may need to be creative regarding mounting it to be sure it'll fit,. But you could use it with with the BMPCC6K Pro, yes. This and the Actus G are substantially the same but the B2 comes with the various camera mounts as currently shown (June 2021) on this webpage. The tilt, rail, and other adjustment abilities are the same.

Q: 9. Is the camera sold with a lens? With which?

A: No, a lens is not included with the purchase of the Linhof 4x5 Technikardan 45s Camera. The lens and lensboard would have to be purchased separately (as well as sheet film holders). The following items are listed as included with the camera's purchase under the "In The Box" section under the Overview tab on our website: ​Linhof 4x5 Technikardan 45s Camera, Linhof 4x5 Technikardan Normal Bellows (19"), 19" Rail, Front & Rear L-Standards, Spirit Levels, 4x5 Back, Linhof 4x5 Groundglass Focusing Screen with 9x12 Markings, cm Grid and Roll Film Scoring, and a ​ 5-Year USA Warranty.

Q: 10. HI~Can I use a Canon 17mm TS-E lens? Is there any problem with the image circle? If possible, is the focal length maintained at 17mm?

A: Most would not use a tilt shift lens on a device that has tilt and shift. But technically it should work. You will need this Canon EF adapter, Cambo ACB-CA Lensplate with Canon EF Bayonet Mount (Black) BH #CALPCELBB • MFR #99070720 https://bhpho.to/3am0oSh The lens is very wide but covers full frame format. It does depend on the camera you are attaching to the setup but in general it will cover the image and be 17mm.