X-table FlipLock
The ARCA-SWISS X-Table is a multipurpose accessory for studio and location photography.
Use as a macro focusing rail, a camera positioning tool for architecture in tight spaces or over railings, or as a tool for critical positioning over copy work or overhead flat lay product shots.
Macro Focusing
Two gear driven function carriers move your camera in micro-metric movements along two 20cm (8”) rails, one for the X and a second for the Y axes.
The gear driven control knob is self-locking. Simply turn the geared knob to position and release.
A friction control ring, inside the geared focus knob, sets the tension for geared movements to the user's preference, or for extra safety when X-Table is tipped downwards.
Instructions for mounting X-Table to a tripod head
X-Table mounts directly into the lower channel of ARCA-SWISS tripod heads with Classic or flipLock® dual channel quick releases, or directly into any ARCA-SWISS tripod head with a monoball®Fix quick release.
Third party manufacturer tripod head mounting
X-Table does not have a threaded socket on the rail. Therefore, an additional accessory is required if mounting to a third-party tripod head.
The 8.5cm Extension Bracket II (#42108) will mount into most knockoff “Arca-Swiss style” quick releases.
The footprint of the extension bracket is the same dimension and specification as ARCA-SWISS original camera plates.
X-Table mounts quickly into this connecting bracket and a lever style quick-lock secures the X-Table monorail in place.
The 8.5cm extension bracket has a 3/8-16 threaded mounting socket if needed.
flipLock® quick-release:
The flipLock® quick-release has two channels, which make it compatible with Classic ARCA-SWISS plates (the most widely used) as well as plates made to the new, narrower & lighter monoball®Fix standard.
When used with monoball®Fix plates, two pins on its base prevent any unintended slippage of the camera.
The lever has 3 positions: open and closed, plus an intermediate position, which allows a plate or rail to be slid into position securely.
At this setting, the plate or rail cannot be freed. The movement from closed to open position passes through the intermediate position to maintain safety and avoid
accidents such as inadvertent opening of the lever by catching on something.
The flipLock® quick-release is adjusted to work perfectly with original ARCA-SWISS plates.
However, using an adjusting bolt it can adapt to different plates made to ARCA-SWISS Classic standards, although tolerances may vary between brands.
Technical characteristics ARCA-SWISS X-Table flipLock®:
• Type: Geared focusing rail
• Weight: 1.59 lb / 720 g
• Length: 20 cm / 8 in
• Width: 20 cm / 8 in
• Height: 94 mm / 3.7 in.
• Levels: Target bubble level on quick release
• Friction Control: Yes
• Geared movement: Self-locking, micro-metric
• Geared travel: One complete revolution moves the carrier 19mm / .75 in
• Quick release rotation: 90°, manually adjustable
• Compatible camera plates: ARCA-SWISS Classic or monoball®Fix
• Base Mount: None - mounts directly into the lower channel of ARCA-SWISS Classic or flipLock® (dual channel) quick release or any monoball®Fix quick release
• Optional Accessory: 8.5 cm connecting bracket (042108), will mount X-Table to any tripod head compatible with ARCA-SWISS Classic style plates
