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NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S with 360° Rotating Clamp (7.9" Length)

BH #NISINM200S • MFR #NISI-NM-200S
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NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S with 360° Rotating Clamp (7.9" Length)
Key Features
  • For Precise Camera-to-Subject Focusing
  • Rotating Clamp with Quick Adjustment
  • 7.9" Length
  • 7.1" Travel Length
The compact Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S from NiSi provides precision camera-to-subject distance control for macro photography using camera/lens combinations up to 11 lb. It's 7.9" in length and features a 7.1" travel length. The integrated Arca-type quick release set rotates a full 360° for full control of camera placement and securely locks with a knob. An Arca-type dovetail runs the length of the chassis, allowing it to be clamped directly to most Arca-type tripod quick release receivers. The rotating 360° clamp features a push button release for quick adjustments. The dovetail also allows one NM-200S rail to be stacked on another for dual-axis movement. The rail comes complete with four rubber-tipped feet for tabletop use.
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NiSi NM-200S Overview

The compact Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S from NiSi provides precision camera-to-subject distance control for macro photography using camera/lens combinations up to 11 lb. It's 7.9" in length and features a 7.1" travel length. The integrated Arca-type quick release set rotates a full 360° for full control of camera placement and securely locks with a knob. An Arca-type dovetail runs the length of the chassis, allowing it to be clamped directly to most Arca-type tripod quick release receivers. The rotating 360° clamp features a push button release for quick adjustments. The dovetail also allows one NM-200S rail to be stacked on another for dual-axis movement. The rail comes complete with four rubber-tipped feet for tabletop use.

The thumb screw focusing knob has a folding handle for more precise control, an engraved movement scale, and a travel range of 1mm per rotation, which makes macro work and focus stacking a snap.

Focus Rail Features
  • Rotating Clamp with Quick Adjustment
  • Stackable for dual-axis movement
  • Useful for focus stacking
  • Engraved index scale for fine adjustment
  • Collapsible thumb-screw knob
  • Removeable rubber-tipped feet for tabletop use
Quick Release Plate Features
  • Long plate suitable for telephoto lenses
  • Safety screws
  • Integrated strap loop
  • Engraved index mark
  • D-ring tightening knob
  • Ergonomic design

NiSi NM-200S Specs

Physical
Load Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Material of Construction
Hard Anodized Aluminum
Environmental Resistance
No
Dimensions
7.9" / 200 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.415 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.5 x 5.1 x 2.9"

NiSi NM-200S Reviews

Precision equipment

By Steven
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-12

I have a Sony RX10 M4 with a Nisi close up lens attachment. This is a perfect combination on my Manfroto 190CX3 tripod, and K&H Concept gear head. Really precision focusing, very slow and precise. Lots of 'Fluid Damping' feel to it. The nice feature of the NM-200S is the quick release button that allows the gears to be bypassed and the head pushed to and fro for quick adjustment. The bottom of the NiSi rail has a steel 1/4 tripod mounting hole. I used the included Arca plate attached to the bottom of the rail (screwed to the Tripod hole) to get the focusing rail lined up with the gear head correctly. When not in use the rail is easy to disconnect from the gear head as everything is Arca mount compatible. Some Arca mounts don't open far enough, and it is troublesome to get equipment in and out, but not with this NiSi rail, the mounts open plenty wide for all my different plates.

Fine macro rail

By Leon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-05-05

The tooling on the rail is solid so it performs exactly as you would like. I found the legs to be unnecessary, but no worries they are easily unscrewed.

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Is the "roller coaster" effect less noticeable on ...

Is the "roller coaster" effect less noticeable on smaller magnifications? Seeing a huge rise/fall on 5:1 magnification stacks.
Asked by: Paul
Yes, the "roller coaster" effect less noticeable on smaller magnifications with the NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S with 360° Rotating Clamp (7.9" Length).
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2024-12-10

Can the Arca-Swiss camera mount plate be removed ...

Can the Arca-Swiss camera mount plate be removed and replaced with this? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5563-REG/Manfrot
Asked by: John
The Arca-Swiss camera mount plate that comes with the NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S with 360° Rotating Clamp cannot be removed and replaced with the Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2025-03-06

Will there be creeping if used in vertical ...

Will there be creeping if used in vertical position for top down photography
Asked by: Martin
The NiSi NM-200S Quick Adjustment Macro Focusing Rail with 360 Degree Rotating Clamp will not creep when used in the vertical position.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2023-12-20

How does this nm-200s compare to the nm-180?

How does this nm-200s compare to the nm-180?
Asked by: nick
The differences between the NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-180 and the NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S are additional quick release button on the camera platform that allows you to quickly move it back-and-forth across the rail. The other difference is 20 mm travel length on the NM-200S model.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2023-12-20

Is the item that B&H sells the same one as ...

Is the item that B&H sells the same one as depicted on the website? Some sellers are sending the older version of the same model
Asked by: John
Yes, the NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S with 360° Rotating Clamp (7.9" Length) is the current model.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2024-09-18

Is the rail intended to be mounted on a head, or ...

Is the rail intended to be mounted on a head, or how does it remain stable on a surface?
Asked by: Javier
The NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S with 360° Rotating Clamp (7.9" Length) is meant to be attached to an Arca compatible tripod head but it can also be placed on a flat surface using the included feet.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-12-20

clarification: The mounting plate for the camera ...

clarification: The mounting plate for the camera body or lens is included? The plate is mentioned in the "in the box" informat
Asked by: Marv
The NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S with 360° Rotating Clamp comes with one Arca-Type Quick Release Plate. This can be used to mount to the camera or a lens collar.
Answered by: Naftoli
Date published: 2024-12-04
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