Foba F-STARE User manual
STUDIO-TECHNOLOGY
FOBA studio stands
FOBA studio stands. Universally popular.
FOBA: complete systems
for photography
FOBA has supplied photographic shooting equipment*
for more than 70 years:
• World-class studio stands
• Tripods
®
• SUPERBALL
tripod heads
• ROOF-TRACK and MEGA-TRACK ceiling rail systems
• Shooting tables
• Turntables for efficient 360° spin visualization
• Unroller devices for backgrounds
• Lamp stands
™
• COMBITUBE
system, a kind of Meccano kit for all
sorts of uses
FOBA provides spare parts on a long-term basis.
Since most FOBA components are screwed in,
defective parts can generally be replaced easily by
the user.
Most FOBA products are finished in reflex-free black.
Universal best references
FOBA products are used worldwide by reputed companies,
public and educational institutions, museums and photographers.
Sustainable production
FOBA products are made in Switzerland according to the
company's traditional environment-considerate manufacturing methods. First-class materials are processed
with craftsmanship. FOBA's legacy of successful studio
and photography equipment guarantees practical, wellproven and efficient products
FOBA products are:
• modular, i.e. versatile
• interchangeable,
i.e. can be upgraded at any time
• sturdy, i.e. have a long life span
These characteristics spell out high efficiency and usefulness.
So investments in FOBA products are well worth their price.
Stability in the studio – even for very
demanding professionals
A FOBA studio stand is an essential appliance for every
professional photographer with an eye for quality. Studio
stands warrant great stableness and a shooting free of wobbling
– even when working with big and heavy cameras or sensors.
FOBA stands can be adjusted quickly and easily, and locked
in place with great accuracy. For the photographer, this means
decisive speed of action, top safety conditions, ergonomic
handling and maximum efficiency. FOBA studio stands
are characterized by highest stability and excellent balance.
Vertical and horizontal displacements, supported by
24 state-of-the-art, individually adjustable ball bearings, are
particularly smooth and precise. The exceptionally precise
mechanical parts and the built-in rulers and gauges,
embedded either in the vertical or the horizontal axis,
depending on the model, guarantee exact reproducibility
of all stand settings.
FOBA studio stands rest and move freely and smoothly on
ball bearing casters. The heavy cast-iron base can be lifted and
lowered without much effort with one central pedal. Once
lowered, safety and stable positioning are ensured.
Three stand types to answer all needs
FOBA offers three studio stands sub ranges, designed to
cover all possible photographic or industrial requirements.
Whether for heavy professional 8x10" cameras with long
barrels, mid-size cameras, lightweight passport cameras or
for any sensor, FOBA has the right studio stand for it (for a
general view go to page 14).
Application need
Large cameras or sensors,
Great working height
Middleweight
cameras or sensors
Lightweight cameras or sensors,
High mobility
FOBA studio stands: designed to and for work
FOBA’s typical, almost emblematic hexagonal steel pipe has
proved to be not only elegant but also functional; it ensures absolute twist-proof adjustment of cameras, sensors and appliances.
FOBA studio stand
AROBE (DSS ALPHA)
AROBO (DSS OMEGA)
ASABA
AROBI (DSS GAMMA)
ASLAI (Portrait Pro)
FOBA’s studio stands are an indispensable support not only in photo
studios...
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...but they are also very popular in the industry, for quality control,
reengineering or in measurement laboratories. Many well-known
industrial companies from the automotive, aircraft or the mechanical
industry as well as internationally acknowledged public university and
museum laboratories use FOBA’s studio stands daily also for quality
control, process control, development and product analysis.
* For further information:
see www.foba.com
Studio stand features
The end of the beam is equipped with
a spigot onto which various tilt heads
and other rotating accessories can be
inserted. Some models have a rotation
gauge with which settings can be repeated accurately.
Precise rulers and gauges – in millimeters
and inches – allow the user to position
and to repeat all settings accurately.
All rotating elements – supports,
arms and uprights – are inserted onto
the spigot at the end of the cross beam
and can be braced in any position by
the clamp. The initial tension can be
regulated with the 2 additional hexsocket screws, permitting thus to
adjust the friction on the spigot
corresponding to the weight of the
camera.
For better convenience and
individual operationing, the
clamp can be mounted on both
sides of the support, arm or
upright.
Shaft and beam are
manufactured with
warp-resistant, hexagonal
steel pipes. A camera or
sensor can be mounted at
each end of the beam.
FOBA stands are very sturdy, and
therefore suitable for very heavy
cameras or sensors. The specified
standard lifting capacity is calculated
on the basis of the average camera or
sensor weight. It can be increased almost at will by adding extra counterweights inside the shaft. However, each
additional counterweight reduces the
operational height of the beam by the
height of each weight.
Crosspiece and beam owe their smooth
movements (crosspiece vertically,
beam horizontally) to 24 state-of-theart ball bearings.
Ergonomic handles and locking devices
allow float-free blocking of horizontal,
vertical and rotation movements.
Technical designation of the usual
threads in photography and measurement technology :
• Big thread: 3/8“
• Small thread: 1/4“
In the measurement technology, even
bigger threads (5/8”) may be used.
The crosspiece rotates and is equipped
in some models with a rotation gauge.
Double pedal
Due to a sophisticated mechanism,
the stand can be lowered onto the floor
or raised onto its wheels without much
effort.
Shock absorber for AROBE and AROBI
cast-iron bases. The shock absorbing
system allows the base to be lifted and
lowered without jolts, thus effectively
safeguarding highly sensitive equipment such as cameras or measuring
apparatus.
Tall stands (up to 6 m resp. 19.7’) can be delivered with the fittings
MUBOD, MUDEK or MUWAN which fix it permanently to the floor instead
of with the standard movable base.
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FOBA DSS studio stands range
The best a studio can have
FOBA, manufacturing leader of high-quality studio stands, has
designed the DSS range to satisfy extreme requirements
and provide even more working safety. Studio stands
that are comfortable to work with, safe and absolutely steady
are not only required for large format professional cameras,
but also for sensors and digital cameras.
Safety
FOBA is aware of the amounts that users entrust to its studio
stands in the form of cameras or digital equipment. Consistent
accuracy, as well as countless measurement and control
processes in production and assembly allow FOBA stands to
meet even the narrowest tolerances.
Precision
Stability alone is no longer enough – the modern user wants
high-precision shaft guiding, adjusting and locking. This is
why the FOBA DSS range is equipped with 24 state-of-theart ball bearings, brakes and locking components which are
made of extensively tested materials, thus ensuring fully
manageable friction and almost no wear.
Laptop holder ARTEU, fits any current
model.
Digital
Digital photographic equipment demands even more from a
studio stand than conventional cameras. FOBA has designed
its DIGITAL SUPPORT SYSTEM (DSS) with an eye to the future.
Variety
With its large selection of accessories, each FOBA studio stand
can cater to the most diverse requirements. Therefore, in
the long run, the initial expenditure turns into a worthwhile
investment.
AROBE
DSS ALPHA
Designed for heavy professional cameras and big sensors, or for working at
great height without loss of stability.
Standard floor height: 2.7 m (8.9’)
Standard lifting capacity (without additional counterweight): 11 kg (24.2 lbs)
Beam length:
(without spigots): 110 cm (43.3”)
Weight: 201 kg (443 lbs)
Custom shaft height available on
request up to 3.6 m (11.8’) or more.
Includes 4 fittings for all-purpose trays
ARTEO / ARTEU on the crosspiece and
one spigot at each end of the beam,
onto which tilt heads and arms can be
mounted; standard delivery: includes
one rotating platform AROBA.
Cast-iron base with double pedal and
shock absorber. Built-in rulers on shaft
and beam, built-in rotation gauge in
degrees on crosspiece.
For further technical data go
to pages 14, 10.
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AROBE / AROBO; DSS ALPHA / DSS OMEGA accessories at a glance:
AROBO
DSS OMEGA
This studio stand fulfills everything that is expected of a stand
in the modern studio. It combines many characteristics of DSS
ALPHA and of the legendary all-purpose ASABA stand.
Technical data:
Standard floor
height max: 2.85 m (9.4’)
Standard lifting capacity (without addi-
tional counterweight): 9 kg (19.8 lbs)
Beam length
(without spigots): 110 cm (43.3”)
Weight: 128 kg (282 lbs)
Custom height below 2.85 m (9.4’)
available on request.
Includes 2 fittings on the crosspiece
for all-purpose trays ARTEO / ARTEU;
one spigot on one end of the beam onto
which tilt heads or arms can be mounted; the spigot can be mounted on the
left or the right side of the beam;
standard delivery includes one rotating
platform AROBA; rotating pedal to
lift/lower the stand.
For further technical data go
to pages 14, 10.
Rotating pedal
This sophisticated mechanism allows
the stand to be lowered onto the floor
or raised onto its wheels with little
effort.
AROBA
Rotating platform, to be inserted onto
the beam’s spigot. 360° rotation and
clamping. Spigot friction adjustable
with two socket screws. Clamp can
be mounted on both sides of the unit.
Built-in rotation gauge on the
spigot allows precise repetition
of settings.
Camera thread: standard 3/8 “
on request 1/4"
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
ARBAE
The crank-operated
rotating platform is
mounted on the spigot of the beam.
Has the same features as the crankoperated extended rotating platform
ARBAO or the rotating platform AROBA.
Standard for Ø 51 mm (2.0”) spigots.
Use adapter bushing ARBOU for spigots of Ø 41 mm (1.6”).
Camera thread: standard 3/8 “
Tilt: 360°
Weight: 3.8 kg (8.3 lbs)
ARBOE
Rotating upright, to be inserted onto the
beam’s spigot.
The camera is screwed directly onto the
upright and is thus perpendicular to the
floor. This allows the studio stand to be
used for photography reproduction.
Two screws prevent the tipping of the
camera.
Spigot friction adjustable with two
socket screws; clamp can be mounted
on both sides of the unit.
Standard for Ø 51 mm (2.0”) spigots. Use
adapter bushing ARBOU for spigots of
Ø 41 mm (1.6”).
Camera thread: standard 3/8 “
on request 1/4"
Weight: 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
on request 1/4 “
ARBEA
Beam extension, to be inserted
onto the beam’s spigot. Two
clamping levers ensure great safety.
Length
(without spigot): 60 cm (23.6”)
Spigot’s outer
diameter: 51 mm (2.0”)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
Detail of the gauge in degrees
of the crank-operated extended
rotating platform ARBAO and of
the crank-operated rotating platform ARBAE.
ARBAO
Crank-operated extended rotating
platform, to be inserted onto the beam’s
spigot. Self-locking, rotates even the
heaviest equipment accurately and
without effort. The crank handle can be
installed on both sides for better and
individual convenience. Built-in rotation gauge in degrees with intervals of 5°
allows precise repetition of settings.
For other characteristics, see extended
rotating platform ARBEO.
Standard for Ø 51 mm (2.0”) spigots.
Use adapter bushing ARBOU for
spigots of Ø 41 mm (1.6”).
Height variation: 16 cm (6.3 “)
Camera thread: standard 3/8 “
on request 1/4"
Tilt: 360 °
Weight: 4 kg (8.8 lbs)
ARBEO
Extended rotating platform, to be inserted onto the beam’s spigot. The camera
axis is lowered to correspond approximately to the beam axis. This has two
advantages:
- the rotating axis goes through the
camera’s gravity center, no matter
how it is positioned, which simplifies
the setting of the camera.
- thanks to the low center of gravity,
there is much less risk of the camera’s toppling over when mounted in
a wrong way.
360° rotation and clamping. Spigot
friction adjustable with two socket
screws. Clamp can be mounted on both
sides of the unit.
Height variation: 16 cm (6.3 “)
Camera thread: standard 3/8 “
Weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs)
on request 1/4 “
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For further accessories go to page 11
ASGUO
Additional counterweight, to be screwed on underneath existing standard
counterweight. Increases the standard
lifting capacity, e.g. for heavy cameras
or sensors.
Several counterweights can be added in
the same manner.
Diameter: 8.6 cm (3.4”)
Height: 12 cm (4.7”)
Thread: M6
Weight: 5 kg (11.0 lbs)
ARTEI
Lifting / lowering piece with own
spigot, to be inserted onto the beam’s
spigot. For raising or lowering of
equipment; usually mounted vertically.
Other platforms or extensions can be
mounted on its own spigot. Spigot
friction adjustable with two socket
screws. Clamp can be mounted on both
sides of the unit.
Additional height: 35 cm (13.8”)
Spigot’s outer
diameter: 51 mm (2.0”)
Weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
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All-purpose middleweights
The successful all-purpose stand ASABA is ideally designed for
4x5", middle or digital professional cameras as well as for any
kind of sensor. The beam runs on ball bearings and is equipped
on both ends with spigots, onto which any of the available
rotating accessories can be inserted, thus enabling the photo grapher to install permanently the two cameras which are most
often used. The vertical beam displacement is supported by a
counterweight inside the shaft. With the addition of the ASOBU
rotating platform, the shaft can perform a full turn on its own
axis. Ball bearing casters ensure smooth and comfortable floor
displacements; stabilization through lowering and locking with
rotating pedal.
Versatile
A large selection of accessories turns the ASABA studio stand
into a unique and individual tool, specifically adapted for the
task at hand.
ASABA
All-purpose studio stand, vertical and
horizontal movements on ball bearings,
lifting/lowering with rotating pedal;
Standard delivery includes one rotating
platform ASOBA. Custom height up to
3 m (9.8’) available on request (extra
charge).
Standard floor height: 2.5 m (8.2’)
Standard Lifting capacity (without additional counterweight): 7 kg (15.4 lbs)
Beam length
(without spigots): 100 cm (39.4”)
Weight: 96 kg (212 lbs)
For greater mobility, the cast-iron base
ARBOF with its big casters is available
on request and at extra charge.
For further technical data go
to pages 14, 10.
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crosspiece.
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