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Sirui MS18 Macro Focusing Rail

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Sirui MS18 Macro Focusing Rail
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 22 lb
  • 360° Rotating Head, Arca-Type QR Clamp
  • Travel Range: 6.69"
  • 1.25mm Per Revolution
The MS18 Macro Focusing Rail from Sirui is a precision linear motion lead screw focusing stage and rail, incorporating a camera platform with a rotating Arca-type quick release set. The rail has a capacity of 6.69" of travel distance, each full rotation of the crank providing 1.25mm of movement for precise camera positioning. The focusing knob has a crank handle that conveniently folds flat. The rail has a hollowed-out design to reduce weight, but it still maintains a robust 22 lb load capacity. The base of the rail features an Arca-type dovetail, making it easy to mount on compatible devices. It also has four removable, rubber-tipped feet for tabletop use.
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Sirui MS18 Overview

The MS18 Macro Focusing Rail from Sirui is a precision linear motion lead screw focusing stage and rail, incorporating a camera platform with a rotating Arca-type quick release set. The rail has a capacity of 6.69" of travel distance, each full rotation of the crank providing 1.25mm of movement for precise camera positioning. The focusing knob has a crank handle that conveniently folds flat. The rail has a hollowed-out design to reduce weight, but it still maintains a robust 22 lb load capacity. The base of the rail features an Arca-type dovetail, making it easy to mount on compatible devices. It also has four removable, rubber-tipped feet for tabletop use.

The camera platform has a locking lever and incorporates an Arca-type quick release clamp that can be quickly rotated into four positions in 90° increments. The included quick release plate has traction pads to resist movement between the plate and camera body.

Sirui MS18 Specs

General
Compatibility
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Physical
Mounting
Top: 1x Arca-Type Dovetail
Bottom: 1x Arca-Type Dovetail
Load Capacity
22 lb / 10 kg
Color
Black
Material of Construction
Aluminum
Dimensions
8.7 x 2.9 x 2.8" / 220 x 73 x 71 mm
Weight
15.5 oz / 440 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.285 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.8 x 4.7 x 3.4"

Sirui MS18 Reviews

Versatile & Smooth

By Geoffrey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-10-03

Best features on the MS18 are the 360° rotating camera mount that locks at 90° turns to allow for macro focusing front-back; two camera travel adjustments along the rails: one fold out handle (1 revolution=1.25mm) and a finer travel knob for adjustments to .01mm; and an Arca Swiss camera mounting plate. It works well and the engraved travel distance scale is easy to read. It is stackable to achieve X Y adjustments. However, sadly, it has been discontinued.

Bst tripd rail for Macro photo

By Josue
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-03

Very precise, camera can be moved centimeter by centimeter using a knob or longer distances by hand.

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Can this be mounted on a tripod for copying ...

Can this be mounted on a tripod for copying slides?
Asked by: Sudha
The Sirui MS18 Macro Focusing Rail can be used slanted, but it might slip depending on the weight on it if used vertically.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2025-03-17
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