Calumet 45N and 45NX
Very rugged monorail type view cameras with full front and rear movement. Made of metal and can be easily folded for carrying. 45N has an accurate friction focusing, large locking knobs, quick-release mounting block, dual-axis spirit level, and zero-position referencing. Its interchangeable bellows and monorail systems adapt to all shooting situations. Bellows extension is 2''-15'' and it weighs 8 pounds. 45NX is similar to the 45N with more features such as a 2''-19'' longer monorail. Reversing back found on the 45N has been replaced with a revolving type. The 45NX offers a calibrated monorail and controls, smooth, precise focusing, large locking knobs, quick release mounting block, dual-axis spirit levels on both standards and zero-position referencing. Calumets extensive line of accessories are compatible with both models.
45N Specifications:
Monorail Length: 16"
Minimum Bellows Extension: 1-7/8"
Maximum Bellows Extension: 14-1/2"
Rise/Fall: 120mm
Lateral Shift: 50mm
Swings: 30 Degrees
Tilts: 30 Degrees
Type of Focusing: Friction
Type of Back: 360 Repositionable Graflock
Weight: 8 lbs
45NX Specifications:
Monorail Length: 21 1/4"
Minimum Bellows Extension: 1 7/8"
Maximum Bellows Extension: 19"
Rise/Fall: 120mm
Lateral Shift: 50mm
Swings: 30 Degrees
Tilts: 30 Degrees
Type of Focusing: Friction
Type of Back: 360 Degree Revolving Graflock
Weight: 9.3 lbs
Calumet Wood
Also known as Osaka and Tachihara, this flatbed camera is made of cherry wood. It is reasonably priced and beautiful. It is a popular model with many large format users. It weighs only three pounds and has Rise/fall, tilts, swing, front movements with tilts and swing rear movements. Calumet Wood has a 2.5''-12'' bellows which is shorter than most other flatbed cameras.