Unlike many other view cameras, the popular 90mm wide angle focal length can be used on a flat lens board offering easy access to all lens controls. The drop bed design allows unrestricted use of all wide angle lenses down to 45mm without unsightly obstruction of the camera's front edge in the picture. The 45AII's double extension bed and track are polymer coated for smooth, precise action and long-life regardless of shooting conditions. The micro-fine rack and pinion focusing front bed provides silky smooth focusing even with a heavy lens. The rear extension rides on two rails that can be easily adjusted to maintain a stable position for use with telephotos or long extensions.
Control knobs are all-metal with rubber covering for easy grip with or without gloves.
300mm can be focused to ten feet for complete versatility in landscape work. When extreme close-ups are required, or an extreme telephoto lens is used, an optional 100mm extension back is available. It offers rock-solid extension and comfortable balance with heavier telephoto lenses. No worry of dropping a conventional reversible back, or allowing outside elements to enter the camera when changing position. For complete versatility, the 45AII back also features Graflok fittings for use with any type of film holder.