Bellows Units
Turn small objects into great pictures
The classic way of macro photography leads over the bellows.
We offer a wide range of different bellows systems.
From the universal bellows series BALPRO, where cameras and lenses of different manufacturers can be combined, to 7 different automatic bellows (Canon EF, Canon EOS-R, Fujifilm GFX, Fujifilm X, L-Mount -Leica, Panasonic, Sigma-, MicroFourThirds, Nikon Z, and Sony E-Mount) which can pass through the entire communication between the camera and lens up to the pro models BALPRO T/S with tilt/shift function, and CASTBAL-PRO for our stepping motor-driven rail CASTEL-MICRO.
Almost anything is possible with NOVOFLEX bellows.
Please note: focusing to infinity is not maintained when using original camera lenses
Bellows Units - Products
A bellows is nothing more than a "variable extension tube". It adds extension between the camera and the lens and thus increases the distance between the sensor/film plane and the lens (= image width), making it possible to photograph small objects at higher magnification.
NOVOFLEX offers universal bellows and automatic bellows units. By means of adapter rings, the universal bellows can be used with a variety of different 35mm- and medium format cameras and lenses. A system change is possible at any time. The automatic bellows transmit all control functions from the camera to the lens and have the connection bayonets of the system for which they are built. Automatic bellows are available for the following systems:
We recommend the use of macro lenses to achieve even higher magnification factors in combination with longer working distances. As a rule of thumb: the shorter the focal length of the lens, the larger the achievable magnification factor and the smaller the working distance to the subject gets. We offer the Schneider Kreuznach Apo Digitar 4.5/90 lens head for our bellows units for imaging scales from infinity to about 1.8: 1. It is also perfect for slide copying!
In addition to the bellows unit, we recommend using a focusing rack. This is used for focusing without having to change the bellows extension (= image width) or the tripod; i.e. the focus zone can be relocated, while the image scale remains constant. NOVOFLEX offers a wide selection of focusing racks under the name CASTEL.
