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Key Features
- 2 - 8" Precision-Geared Focus Rails
- Arca Swiss MonoballFix Clamp
- 2 Cross-Mounted Focusing Carriers
- X and Y Focusing Axes
The Monoball X-Table System from Arca-Swiss is a geared optical bench designed specifically for macro photography. It comprises two finely geared 8" rails mounted at right angles, in X and Y axes. The rails are etched with millimeter markings along their length to aid in proper focus. The rails run through two cross-mounted focusing carriers which allow for fine camera movement along their length. Both carriers feature a friction knob and an adjustment knob so you can position your camera with extreme accuracy. The top carrier has an Arca-Swiss MonoballFix quickset clamp on top with which to mount your camera. The clamp has an incorporated bullseye level to aid in alignment. The base monorail can be mounted directly into a quick release clamp without a quick release plate.
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Can I remove the top clamp and replace it with a normal classic arca swiss clamp plate?
While no reports of doing this have been made and we cannot test it, it is our opinion that the Arca-Swiss MonoballFix Quickset Device that is on top and which holds the quick release plate that it should be easily removable.
Date published: 2018-11-15
Can the second rail be removed when not needed?
Can the second rail be removed when not needed?
You actually can remove the second rail and turn it into a linear (not X) variant. For that youâll need to remove both carriers from rails and put the top carries to the lower rail (rail that is taller and that is attached to Monoball clamp on your tripod).
Date published: 2025-11-16
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What is the rated support weight for this rail system?
The support weight would be based on the head being used with the rails system.
Date published: 2024-08-18
Do you stock the "Classic" version? Is there an ...
Do you stock the "Classic" version? Is there an advantage to the Microball mount?
I'm sorry but we do not carry the classic version, just the monoballfix. If you mean monoballfix, no there are just different mount systems and the monoball fix is only proprietary to Arca Swiss.
Date published: 2019-12-30
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What camera plate is required to mount my camera onto this system?
While you do not list which camera you own, the Sirui TY-50E Quick Release Plate, B&H # SISUTY50E, would be a universal camera plate that would work for your needs.
Date published: 2018-08-25
What is the position distance for a full turn of ...
What is the position distance for a full turn of the knob on the Arca-Swiss Monoball X-Table System? Thanks.
It is 1,9cm by a full turn of the knob. 0,75inch.
Date published: 2020-08-31
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Will this take any arca type plate (like the 3 Legged Thing QR4-EQ Quick Release Plate B&H # 3LQR4 MFR # QR4) or does it need a monoballfix camera plate?
An Arca-Swiss plate would be guaranteed to fit https://bhpho.to/2OB7pbP. A Arca compatible plate would most likely fit but can't be guaranteed.
Date published: 2019-08-02
On this MonoballFix version can you rotate the ...
On this MonoballFix version can you rotate the top clamp plate. If you can is there any alignment guide to help align the axis of the clamp exactly 0 0r 90 degrees from the rails?
The QR clamp on this system cannot be rotated.
Date published: 2020-09-18