Which macro rail do you use?

haring

Which macro rail do you use? Is it important to buy an expensive one? How should I decide which one to get?
Thanks!

IPClark

I have a Manfrotto 454. To be honest, I have it but I rarely ever use it. No bug stays around long enough for me to utilise it plus I'm very rarely on my tripod when I'm shooting macro. Maybe I would use it when photographing stamen or something if I want to focus stack.

Only cost me £50 at the time so not a bank breaker I guess.

WilliamClark77

I have never used one either and couldn't find much info such as reviews on them. I just ordered the cheapie ~$70 store brand one from Adorama to try out with my mpe65. It should be here by the weekend and HOPEFULLY I can test it out soon after. If you want I'll let you know how it does once I get it.

IPClark

They certainly have their uses. they are excellent in controlling the focus point as you move through the focus planes for stationary objects but for bugs, I think it would have to be very dead

haring

I will get a cheaper one.

Moonshae

I have the Adorama house brand, two rail one (forward/back, right/left), and it works pretty well. Great for focus stacking. The downside is that it brings the camera that much further off the head, so there can be a bit of flex with the weight of the lens making things sag. But once you're aligned, moving the camera in and out or side to side is a breeze.

jpc

I also have the Adorama model. Great for pre-focusing on a flower and waiting for something to land. Excellent for focus-stacking, also. Requires a tripod, obviously, which I'm going to try and get away from this year.