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- Page 1 FRM-4S / FRM-7L Macro Focusing Rail Model FRM-7L shown You’re on steady ground ®...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Oben The Oben Macro Focusing Rail provides a stable mounting platform for a camera and lens, and is designed for precise camera-to-subject focusing. Both rails are built for macro photography or exacting close-up work. The rail delivers front-to-back control of a macro lens whether the rail is mounted on a tripod or used as a stand-alone tabletop accessory.
- Page 3 • Remove the camera and lens from the focusing rail during setup and transport. • All images are for illustrative purposes only. Visit our website at ObenSupports.com for more Oben products.
- Page 4 OVERVIEW Fine-tune adjustment knob Drag adjustment knob Quick-release knob Position pin 1/4-20 mounting screw 3/8-16 threaded socket Quick-release plate Scale Pan lock Stop pin Arca style clamp Distance adjustment knob Removable feet...
- Page 5 OPERATION Mounting MOUNTING THE RAIL TO AN ARCA-TYPE BALLHEAD 1. Remove the feet by unscrewing them. 2. Remove the ballhead’s quick- release lock. 3. Place the macro rail down into the clamp, and tighten the quick- release lock until it’s secure.
- Page 6 OPERATION Mounting MOUNT A CAMERA OR LENS TO THE RAIL The Arca-type quick- release plate has a 1/4-20 mounting screw that attaches to most cameras. For cameras with a 3/8-16 mounting socket, screw a reducer bushing onto the camera’s socket. 1.
- Page 7 OPERATION Operating the FRM-7L and FRM-4S FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT Set the distance from the subject by turning the distance adjustment knob. Fine-tune the distance with the fine-tune knob. For precise distance adjustment with a heavy lens, increase the friction by tightening the drag adjustment knob.
- Page 8 OPERATION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT Stack the FRM-4S on top of the FRM-7L for side-to- side camera adjustment. 1. Loosen the FRM-7L’s pan lock, and rotate the platform so it’s panned at a 90° angle. Then tighten the pan lock. 2. Remove the feet from the FRM-4S.
- Page 9 OPERATION STAND-ALONE TABLETOP USE The rails include four legs with nonslip rubber pads for traction on highly polished surfaces. Screw in the legs, and place the rail on a flat surface.
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Page 10: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications FRM-7L FRM-4S Load Capacity 22 lb. (10 kg) 22 lb. (10 kg) Base Mount Arca-type compatible Arca-type compatible Rail Length 7 in. (17.8 cm) 4 in. (10.2 cm) Travel Length 6.3 in. (16 cm) 2.1 in. (5.3 cm) -
Page 11: Five-Year Limited Warranty
Oben Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Oben along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense. - Page 12 www.obensupports.com...
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