The use of swings and tilts allows the photographer to use wider apertures while still obtaining adequate depth of field. This is especially useful when using today’s digital cameras. Add to that the precise control of perspective which is of critical concern in product photography and the Horseman VCC makes the camera a practical alternative in the commercial studio.
The Horseman View Camera Converter (VCC) attaches to most SLR camera bodies via a special adapter ring. Once in place, the photographer may use swing, tilt, shift and rise and fall movements which were previously unavailable to the 35mm and midium format camera user.
The VCC gives the photographer new control over depth of field and perspective distortion. The tilts and swings can give you total sharpness over an entire image plane even at the widest apertures. The rise, fall and shift correct your camera’s perspective without having to reposition the camera.
Throughout the history of photography, the commercial studio was dominated by the large format view camera due mainly to their ability to fully control the image. Now, the camera can find it’s own place in the commercial studio as a versatile tool for product photography thanks to the Horseman VCC.
The Horseman VCC gives you the choice of five interchangeable lenses from Rodenstock of Germany, famous for their high resolution and excellent contrast (these are the same lenses used on the most popular large format digital camera systems!) By offering only the focal lengths best suited to product photography, your selection of a lens to fit your needs is easy. Check out the VCC specifications here.