Leofoto NR-100 multipurpose rail / nodal point rail

Leofoto NR-100 multipurpose rail / nodal rail for precise shots

Sometimes all that’s missing in a setup is one small, inconspicuous part, and suddenly everything falls into place. The Leofoto NR-100 multipurpose rail fits exactly into this category: compact, stable, surprisingly versatile. You can use it as a nodal rail, as a right-angled extension on a telephoto tilt head, or as a simple macro rail when you want to get really close. And all that without a lot of fiddling around.

The NR-100 is made of high-quality 6061-T6 aluminum, black anodized, and thus robust enough for tough everyday photography, whether you’re standing outside in drizzle or working with millimeter precision in the studio. With a length of 12.65 cm, a width of 3.8 cm, and a height of 1.8 cm, it remains pleasantly handy, while the weight of only 110 g hardly burdens your setup. The double dovetail design ensures stable, smooth guidance on compatible clamps.

Arca-style compatible, seamlessly integrable into your existing system

The Leofoto NR-100 is designed to be Arca-style compatible and is therefore a very convenient addition to many common quick-release systems. The clamp profile fits Wimberley clamps, Really Right Stuff screw and lever clamps, Acratech lever clamps, Kirk clamps, Arca-style compatible (according to the manufacturer) 38 mm quick-release clamps, as well as the FlexShooter screw cross clamp.

The integrated screw-type quick-release clamp securely holds Arca-style compatible (according to the manufacturer) 38 mm dovetails, Really Right Stuff dovetails, Wimberley dovetails, and Kirk dovetails. The jaw length of 3.8 cm provides enough contact area to reliably secure DSLM and DSLR cameras or suitable L-brackets, without you ever feeling that anything is wobbling or tilting.

Ideal for the following applications, from panoramas to macros

The NR-100 multipurpose rail is recommended for DSLM, DSLR, panoramic photography, and macro photography. In practice, this means you can use it as a nodal rail to capture clean, parallax-free image sequences in panoramic photography, as a right-angled extension for telephoto tilt heads when you want to stabilize heavy telephoto lenses, or as a simple macro rail to finely adjust the distance to your subject.

Especially in macro photography, where a few millimeters make the difference, the precisely laser-engraved millimeter scale comes into its own. On both sides of the rail you’ll find an easy-to-read, laser-engraved (millimeter) scale that allows you to set positions reproducibly. The profile length on the underside of 9.0 cm and the profile length on the top side of 5.5 cm are chosen so that you have sufficient adjustment range without the rail becoming unnecessarily long or unwieldy.

Precise alignment thanks to integrated bubble level

To ensure your camera is not just roughly, but truly accurately aligned, the Leofoto NR-100 features an integrated bubble level. This single but very clearly visible level helps you quickly check horizontal alignment. This is worth its weight in gold, especially for panoramas, architectural shots, or carefully composed landscape photos, because you’ll need fewer corrections later on.

In combination with the laser-engraved millimeter scale, you get a small but very precise tool that helps you build repeatable setups, whether you regularly work at the same location or need reproducible results in the studio.

Safety stop screws for reliable hold

On the underside of the NR-100 there are 2 safety stop screws. These safety stop screws prevent accidental sliding out of the quick-release clamp if you open the clamp a bit wider or slightly shift the rail while aligning it. This provides a good extra measure of safety, especially with vertical or slightly inclined setups, because the rail cannot simply slip through.

In addition, there are 2 x 1/4 UNC tripod threads on the underside. This allows you to mount the rail flexibly on different tripods, heads, or adapters without being tied to a specific system. This also makes the NR-100 interesting for existing setups that you only want to convert to an Arca-based system step by step.

Well-thought-out details for daily use

The screw clamp of the integrated quick-release clamp allows finely adjustable tightening that can still be operated easily even when wearing gloves. The black anodized surface is not only visually discreet, but also resistant to scratches and corrosion. In practice, this means you can transport the rail in your backpack along with other metal accessories without it looking scratched and worn after a short time.

Because the rail is relatively compact, it fits well into smaller camera bags or a side pocket, so you can easily have it with you “just in case.” As you know: you only planned to step out for a moment, and then a situation arises where a nodal rail or a small macro rail would be extremely handy.

Versatile multipurpose rail for demanding photographers

All in all, the Leofoto NR-100 multipurpose rail / nodal rail is a very versatile tool for anyone who likes to build their camera equipment in a clean and logical way. It is suitable for panoramic photography, macro photography, and use with DSLM and DSLR alike, and can be easily integrated into existing Arca-style compatible systems.

Whether you use it as a nodal rail, as a right-angled extension to a telephoto tilt head, or as a simple macro rail: the combination of 6061-T6 aluminum, double dovetail design, integrated bubble level, laser-engraved millimeter scale, and the 2 safety stop screws makes the NR-100 a small but very well-thought-out solution for precise camera positioning.