Does such a thing even exist?

bdery · 06-24-2009, 05:39 PM

I was playing with a reversing ring and 28 mm lens, and came to the conclusion that focusing and framing would be much, much easier with some sort of rail mounted between the tripod and the camera. sliding the camera on the rail would let me focus in no time.

Does such a thing exist? Does it work as well as I'm imagining?

Damn Brit · 06-24-2009, 06:32 PM

They are called Macro Focusing Rails and they work great if you have a decent one.

**pacerr** · 06-24-2009, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by bdery

Does such a thing exist?

See the recent thread entitled "Pano/macro heads - from parts":

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/field-accessories/64247-pano-macro-heads-parts.html

Almost as useful as a second thumb on yer elbows!

H2

jmc7104 · 07-04-2009, 01:23 PM

Here is a photo of a bellows adjusting rail as well as a focusing rail and the pistol grip is removable allowing it to be used on a tripod.

jim

bdery · 07-04-2009, 08:39 PM

Thanks for the update. I found a deal on a FA 50 macro so when it arrives it will become my main macro lens. I'll keep the reversing ring for fun with the 28...

06-24-2009, 05:39 PM	#1
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Does such a thing even exist? I was playing with a reversing ring and 28 mm lens, and came to the conclusion that focusing and framing would be much, much easier with some sort of rail mounted between the tripod and the camera. sliding the camera on the rail would let me focus in no time. Does such a thing exist? Does it work as well as I'm imagining?

06-24-2009, 07:27 PM	#3
pacerr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Paris, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,349	Focus rails Originally posted by bdery Does such a thing exist? See the recent thread entitled "Pano/macro heads - from parts": https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/field-accessories/64247-pano-macro-heads-parts.html Almost as useful as a second thumb on yer elbows! H2

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06-24-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
Damn Brit Guest	They are called Macro Focusing Rails and they work great if you have a decent one.

07-04-2009, 01:23 PM	#4
jmc7104 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Photos: Gallery Posts: 436	Here is a photo of a bellows adjusting rail as well as a focusing rail and the pistol grip is removable allowing it to be used on a tripod. jim

07-04-2009, 08:39 PM	#5
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357 Original Poster	Thanks for the update. I found a deal on a FA 50 macro so when it arrives it will become my main macro lens. I'll keep the reversing ring for fun with the 28...