Cambo SC 27 Hole Recessed Lens Board Review

The Cambo SC 27 Hole Recessed Lens Board is a specialized accessory designed for Cambo large-format view cameras. This recessed board accepts lenses with a 27mm mounting hole and allows the lens to sit deeper into the camera body, which is essential when using shorter focal length wide-angle lenses to maintain adequate bellows extension and avoid vignetting. At $33 MSRP for a used unit in excellent condition from KEH, it represents a typical price point for this type of technical camera component.

Recessed lens boards are critical tools for serious large-format photographers who need to use wide-angle lenses while maintaining proper camera geometry and movements. This particular board is built to Cambo's standard specifications and integrates directly with the SC series cameras. For photographers already invested in the Cambo system who work with wide-angle lenses, this is a straightforward functional accessory rather than a performance upgrade.