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The '''Horseman 980''' manufactured by [[Komamura]] is a [[6x9]] format technical/[[field camera|field]]/[[press camera]] which takes [[rollfilm|roll film]] in interchangeable backs. It allows movements/adjustments to correct for various distortions and to control the plane of sharp focus. Being a [[field camera]], it is similar to a [[view camera]] but more compact and with fewer adjustments. In common with many [[press camera|press cameras]] it has a [[viewfinder]] and [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] to allow handheld use.

== Lenses ==

The Horseman 980 takes an 80mm [[lensboard]] which is large enough to accommodate a [[shutter size|#1 or smaller shutter]]. Many lenses can be mounted into such a shutter, although some of the physically larger lenses would foul the bellows.

Horseman produced a range of lenses designed specifically for these cameras. The ''super'' designation means the lens provides enough coverage to expose a 5x4" negative without [[vignetting]].

* Super Horseman Wideangle Lens 65mm ''f''/7
* Professional Horseman Wideangle Lens 75mm ''f''/5.6
* Super Horseman Standard Lens 90mm ''f''/5.6
* Professional Horseman Standard Lens 105mm ''f''/3.5
* Super Horseman Standard Lens 105mm ''f''/4.5
* Super Horseman Standard Lens 120mm ''f''/5.6
* Super Horseman Long Focal Lens 150mm ''f''/5.6
* Super Horseman Telephoto Lens 180mm ''f''/5.6

== Backs ==

There are several Horseman-branded roll film backs for 120 and 220 film. These are available in 6x7 and 6x9. Other brands with a Graflok fitting may be used although not all are compatible.

Horseman also produce backs for cut film and sheet film in 5x4" format.

=== Compatibility with RB backs ===

While the Horseman 980 does have a Graflok back, the body of the camera has some protruding metal areas that prevent some Graflok backs from being mounted - such as the back for the [[Mamiya RB67]].

The Horseman 985, VH and VH-R do not have these raised metal edges and RB backs can be used without modification.

== Movements ==

* Bed down 15&deg;
* Front swing &plusmn;15&deg;
* Front tilt down 10&deg;
* Front tilt up 15&deg;
* Front shift &plusmn;30mm
* Front rise 28mm
* Back swing left/right &plusmn;10&deg;
* Back swing up/down &plusmn;11&deg;

== Links ==
* [http://blog.jonathangazeley.com/2011/10/horseman-980-technical-camera-some-thoughts/ Horseman 980 technical camera – some thoughts] at [http://blog.jonathangazeley.com Jonathan's blog]


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