Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-
Leofoto NR-200 Nodal Slide Rail-

Leofoto NR Nodal Slide Rail

LEONR100

R 1,299.00
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Tax included.
11 in stock
Size

A nodal rail is a tool used by panorama shooters to center the nodal point of the lens in order to avoid parallax error when shooting panoramic images. 

Leofoto's nodal rails offer everything you'd expect, plus a few extra features that make it an incredibly versatile multi-purpose plate. Please note that as shown in image #3, you need an L-Bracket in order to mount your camera on a nodal rail in portrait position. 

  1. The attachment screw shown isn't used in standard operation. The plate attaches to your tripod head's clamp and the camera attaches to the clamp of the nodal rail. 
  2. Both the clamp and the rail have laser engraved measurement markings - these are absolutely critical as you figure out the nodal alignment of each lens, make a note of the distances and have to reposition using those values in the future. 
  3. All Leofoto tripod head clamps also have laser engraved measurement markings to assist with this process.
  4. A bright spirit level serves as redundancy for perfect levelling in addition tot the ones on the head and tripod. 
  5. The included UNC 1/4" attachment screw and holes are for using the nodal rail as a multi-purpose plate as shown in image #7 - for those who want to use off-camera flash or mount a compact vlogging/BTS system next to their camera. 
  6. The plate also features a strap loop and multiple screw holes for attaching straps. 

Machined from a single piece of aircraft-grade aluminium, hollowed out to reduce weight and finished in a black anodised coating to protect from bumps and scratches.

Panorama systems work best with a levelling base such as -

  1. The YB-75L for systematic-style (Leofoto Summit Range) tripods with a modular apex. 
  2. The LB-60 for standard tripods.
  3. Tripods with a built-in levelling base such as Leofoto's levelling Ranger models. 

We are working on an article about panoramic tripod solutions as it is quite a complex subject with many different solutions. Make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter to find out when it becomes available. 

NR-100 Specifications

  • Length: 126.5mm
  • Width: 38mm
  • Height: 18mm
  • Weight: 110g

NR-140 Specifications

  • Length - 170mm
  • Width - 38mm
  • Thickness - 18mm
  • Weight - 130g

NR-200 Specifications

  • Length - 230mm
  • Width - 38mm
  • Thickness - 12mm
  • Weight - 170g

CHOOSING LEOFOTO

Tripod Heads

Leofoto offers a vast range of tripod heads to cover a broad base of user requirements. Take a few minutes to educate yourself on what is available, so you can make an informed decision when choosing a head suited to your needs.

Want to see and feel the range before buying? Visit our office in Saxenburg Park, Kuils River by contacting us.

Model naming

Leofoto tripod heads come in a diverse range of styles, sizes and clamp variations. Understanding the naming convention for each of the models is probably the easiest way to understand what each one does.

Choosing Leofoto

LH Heads

Low profile design offers many advantages over normal ball heads; simpler internal design, lower center of gravity, improved stiffness, greater ball-cup contact area, to name a few.

Choose your size

The range starts with the diminutive LH-25 with a tiny 25mm ball through to the large LH-55 with its 55mm ball. Our absolute favourite is the LH-40 as it features large ribbed control knobs, without being too heavy or expensive.

The LH-55 is an oversized head for super tele lenses or large format cameras. The LH-36 is an ideal size for those shooting with APS-C cameras or light full frame setups. The LH-30 and LH-25 are great for MFT and compact camera options or for people who hike a lot and count every gram that they pack.

Choose your clamp

Most of the LH size options are also available in a range of different clamps. If you like simplicity and price is a major factor, stick to the standard screw clamp. For those who can afford it, a lever release clamp makes the operation of the head a dream. A panning clamp is great for panorama shooting, but it does add weight and make the head more complicated, so avoid it if you're not someone for gadgets.

Choosing Leofoto

Plates and L-Brackets

Making sure that your camera or lens connects optimally to the tripod is critical. All tripod heads include one standard plate, however, If you have more than one camera or you need to mount a lens to a tripod, then you'll need extra plates.

MOUNTING A CAMERA

L-Bracket

Tripod heads are not designed to shoot in portrait mode. It places the center of gravity dangerously off-center, the tripod has to be slightly slanted to do so, you can't use the panning base... the list goes on. 



An L-Bracket wraps around one side of the camera, which allows you to mount the camera in portrait orientation. If you have your doubts, just ask a friend who has one; once you've had an L-Bracket, you can never live without it again. 



All our L-Brackets are priced at R1 449.00. We carry stock of 18 models and offer another 20+ on order.

Leofoto L-Brackets

MOUNTING A STANDARD LENS

Short Lens Plates

There are two features that distinguish a lens plate from a camera plate.



1. Lens plates have more than one screw as lenses normally have two screw holes at the bottom. 


2. Lens plates feature an anti-twist flange on one edge. 



Both of these features help to prevent the lens from being able to twist out of alignment on the plate and it's the reason why you can't use a camera plate as a lens plate.

Leofoto Quick Release Plates