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Recommend focusing rail
May 26, 2017 13:57:10 #
I currently have a flimsy focusing rail and I want to upgrade to something sturdier and more suitable for focus stacking. I am using a Nikon D7200 and an f/2.8 105mm Nikkor macro lens plus extension tubes on a sturdy tripod. Can any of you fellow Hoggers recommend a reasonably priced focusing rail?
May 26, 2017 14:06:44 #
Novoflex Castel-L is what I use and I find this very good. Sometimes if your lucky you can find these on Ebay. Good luck in your choice.
May 26, 2017 14:24:19 #
steve1oshea wrote:
Novoflex Castel-L is what I use and I find this very good. Sometimes if your lucky you can find these on Ebay. Good luck in your choice.
Novoflex is certainly the way to go. I own the Castel-L as well and it is wonderful piece of precision engineering.
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May 26, 2017 14:54:47 #
I have this one from Oben. It does the job and not quite as expensive as a Novoflex.
https://www.amazon.com/Oben-MFR4-5-Macro-Focusing-Rail/dp/B01GSIGERK/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1495824676&sr=1-13&keywords=focus+rail
https://www.amazon.com/Oben-MFR4-5-Macro-Focusing-Rail/dp/B01GSIGERK/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1495824676&sr=1-13&keywords=focus+rail
May 26, 2017 15:06:26 #
I've used a Manfrotto 454 and was happy with the results. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554343-REG/Manfrotto_454_454_Micrometric_Positioning_Sliding.html
May 26, 2017 22:04:39 #
If you're interested, check out http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-450599-1.html. Posted by rwilson1942 in March. It starts with the Oben MFR4 and tweaks the design a bit.
May 26, 2017 22:51:55 #
I've used a Velbon Superslider for several years now. Very smooth movements without any slack. It's a 4-way, but I removed the side to side part and only use the part that moves forward.
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May 27, 2017 11:51:29 #
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May 28, 2017 11:12:12 #
Former machinist here....
The rails with hardened steel rods coupled with a screw drive will generally have less play in them. For those working at greater magnifications: finer threads will allow for more precise adjustments. Of course quality is a factor, and RRS has a great rep.
The rails with hardened steel rods coupled with a screw drive will generally have less play in them. For those working at greater magnifications: finer threads will allow for more precise adjustments. Of course quality is a factor, and RRS has a great rep.
May 30, 2017 19:27:48 #
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May 31, 2017 16:38:44 #
I don't have a rail but am considering this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEG818dNpE8
http://ricksreviews.org/sunwayfoto-mfr-150-macro-rail-review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEG818dNpE8
http://ricksreviews.org/sunwayfoto-mfr-150-macro-rail-review
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