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01/16/2008 01:49:08 PM · #1 |
What do these run and does anybody have a good brand or model they recommend? I have a Manfrotto tripod and would like the rail to be able to double as a panorama rail which could put the camera in proper position to allow for panos with minimal parallax.
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01/16/2008 02:26:06 PM · #2 |
You absolutely can't beat the Really Right Stuff focusing rail; especially when you mate two of them so you have linear adjustment in precise increments in two planes. It's pricy, though.
R.
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01/16/2008 02:42:56 PM · #3 |
Ya, $300 is getting up there. Hmmm. Other options?
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01/16/2008 02:49:02 PM · #4 |
Adorama has a 2-way focusing rail for $160 that looks pretty good. But I've never seen one in person.
R.
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01/16/2008 02:49:26 PM · #5 |
I use a manfrotto rail (I'll check the model number when I get back home.
545 Rail
The only problem with it is the threads are a little course for use with the MPE-65 at x5 magnification.
I'd really like something with a finer thread.
I also want to mate it to a manfrotto 411 geared head as the ball head its currently on is a little difficult to position at high mag.
Message edited by author 2008-01-16 14:57:21. |
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01/17/2008 07:02:10 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Falc:
I use a manfrotto rail (I'll check the model number when I get back home.
545 Rail |
The model is actually 454 - it gets a vote from me. I use it with a 141RC three-way head (not geared though).
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