8-Inch Balance Rail with Dual 1.5" Arca-Swiss Clamps

The Hejnar Photo G013-80 is a professional panoramic and nodal-point positioning kit designed for flawless stitched panoramas and precision macro photography. Built around an 8.00-inch dual-dovetail rail and two 1.5-inch Arca-Swiss style clamps, this "balance rail" allows you to eliminate parallax by sliding your camera to the exact optical nodal point. CNC‑milled from 6061‑T6 aluminum.

Quick Overview

• Model: Rail G013-80+F61F61-1 clamp set
• Includes 8.00" dual-dovetail rail and two 1.5" quick-release clamps
• Modular configuration: Clamps can be set parallel (for collared lenses) or perpendicular (for camera plates)
• Twist-free alignment via locating pins and holes for rigid 90° positioning
• Built-in high-visibility bulls-eye spirit level for fast leveling
• Laser-engraved millimeter scale on both sides for repeatable nodal point setup
• Dual safety stop screws prevent accidental slide-out
• Made in the USA

Product Description

The G013-80 Nodal Point Positioning Kit is an essential tool for landscape, architectural, and macro photographers. By allowing you to slide and lock your equipment at the precise optical center (nodal point) of your lens, this kit ensures that stitched panoramas align cleanly with significantly reduced parallax errors.

Versatile Operating Modes:
The system is highly adaptable to your gear. The clamps feature a locating pin system that ensures rigid, twist-free 90° positioning. You can configure the clamps perpendicular to the rail for standard camera plates (non-collared lenses) or parallel for lenses with their own tripod collars.

Precision and Repeatability:
Finding your nodal point in the field is made easy with the laser-engraved reference scales. Once you've dialed in the setting for a specific lens/body combination, you can record the millimeter mark and return to that exact position instantly for future shoots. The integrated spirit level ensures your horizon remains consistent across multi-row panorama captures.

Machined in the USA from solid 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with a black hard-coat anodize, the G013-80 balance rail offers the durability and precision required for professional stitched panorama workflows.