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Focusing rail or Macro extension bellows

 
eaglesnest
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Feb 06, 2012 22:44 |  #1

I am still not sure whether to get a focusing rail or macro extension bellows. What are the pros and cons? Thanks.


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Feb 07, 2012 07:36 |  #2

A bellows and a rail do two different things: a bellows gives you essentially a variable extension tube for variable magnification. A focusing rail allows you to move your entire rig around to get things framed and focused the way you want. IMO the rail is far more useful, though I have both, and occasionally use the bellows as well.


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Feb 07, 2012 14:19 |  #3

You can use the Bellows to focus, but usually they are not intended to be used for that purpose. The macro rails I have move much smoother than the bellows I have. I wouldn't try to use a bellows as a substitute for a rail unless you've been able to try the exact model in advance.


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