Focusing Rail

[_Paz_]

Focusing Rail - so many to choose from!

Two axis, four axis, degrees of something or other...

It would be great to have one that I could use for macro still shots and video from my Canon 7D on the heavy side to the GoPro with macro lenses attached on the light side.

Any suggestions?

thanks,

Paz

[Ron Hunter]

What is a focusing rail? Are you talking about a follow focus on a 15mm rail system?

[_Paz_]

I don't think so, Ron. I'm not sure what a follow focus 15mm rail system is.

The type of focusing rail I'm looking for is a plate that attaches to the top of a tripod, the camera attaches to it.

Turn a wheel and the camera will either advance or recede by one screw turn in tiny increments to get the camera the precise distance it needs to be from the subject for macro shots. A four way rail can be adjusted to left or right, forwards or backwards.

B&H has this lovely Novoflex model: Cheap too!



http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/379025-REG/Novoflex_CROSS_MC_CROSS_MC_Double_Rail_Focusing.html

Ebay has many models priced about $30. Why such a huge price difference? I'm not paying the $$$ for the Novoflex, or a Kirk. But reviews for cheapies sound like they are worthless. Maybe worse than worthless for the camera droppers.