[LargeFormat] how short is a rail

[philip lambert]

That's really helpful.  Thanks a lot
Philip
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Swinnard" <davidswinnard@shaw.ca>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 8:55 PM
Subject: RE: [LargeFormat] how short is a rail


> Philip
>
> The shortest Sinar rail that I'm aware of is their 6" (15cm) extension
rail
> (#421.21). It is intended to screw into the basic 12" "basic rail". Each
end
> of the basic rail unit has an adaptor into which the extension rail screws
> (once the screw on end caps are removed.)
>
> Each extension rail has "bolt" through it with a "handle" on one end onto
> which the end cap is screwed after the extension is connected to the
"basic
> rail".  The end cap is "lipped" and prevents the standards from sliding
off
> the rail inadvertently.  According to their documentation they do make a
> "SPECIAL RAIL CAP #428.31" that fits onto the "bolt" end of an extension
> rail when it is used alone.
>
> So, the short answer is 6" (but a different cap is available for each end
to
> prevent the standards from sliding off.
>
> Both ends are vital if you intend to install the end caps. Also, there is
a
> metal bar down the length of the rail (to prevent rotation of the
standards
> and tripod adaptor) that is screwed onto the rail at the ends. Cutting the
> rail would be non-trivial.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: largeformat-admin@f32.net [mailto:largeformat-admin@f32.net]On
> Behalf Of philip lambert
> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 12:24 PM
> To: largeformat@f32.net
> Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] how short is a rail
>
>
> I was considering a cheap Sinar to use with a bag bellows, a Calumet
> rollfilm  back and some Super Angulon lenses.  I am trying to get more
> rising front than my Century Graphic permits.
> What is the shortest rail Sinar produced? A short rail makes for a more
> compact 5x4. I could carry a second rail of the same size.
> Is it a simple matter to bolt on an extension rail when a Symmar lens is
> used?  Can a rail be cut down or are both ends vital?  Thanks for any
> comments.
> Whilst I write, hallo Uncle Dick did your parcel arrive yet?
>
>
> Philip
>
>
>
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