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Queen’s Bath, Kauai, HI. Cambo WRS 1600, Phase IQ3 100, Cambo WRE-CA, Canon 17mm TSE.
The Phase One XF mated to the IQ3 100MP digital back is an incredible camera system. But when traveling or photographing landscapes, I much prefer using a technical camera. The Cambo WRS 1600 simply provides me with more photographic enjoyment and satisfaction. The Cambo allows full movements with tilt, swing, shift, rise and fall. The new WRS 1600 allows the user to select landscape or portrait orientation without removing the digital back.  It is also lighter and smaller than a Phase XF, which makes using a technical camera much easier for traveling and hiking.
A week before traveling to Hawaii to meet up with Don Libby of Iron Creek Photography, Cambo asked me if I would be interested in trying the then soon to be released Cambo WRE-CA lens adapter with a Canon 17mm TS-E on my Cambo WRS 1600 and Phase One IQ3 100 medium format digital back.  Absolutely, I replied! 
Cambo WRS 1600 fitted with WRE-CA...

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Ken Doo is a former criminal prosecutor turned professional photographer and fine art printer. He lives on the central coast of California and has a boutique portrait studio located in Carmel. Ken recently launched his new fine art printing website, www.carmelfineartprinting.com
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