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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ASABA accessories at a glance

ASOBA

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.

Camera thread: standard 3/8 “

on request 1/4“

Weight: 760 g (1.7 lbs)

ASMAE

Lifting / lowering piece with own
spigot, to be inserted onto the beam’s
spigot. For raising or lowering of
equipment, generally used upright;
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: 41 mm (1.6”)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)

ARBOU

Adapter sleeve for studio stand beams.
Enables installing heads and arms
meant for DSS ALPHA (AROBE) or DSS
OMEGA (AROBO) onto smaller stand
ASABA. With this adapter, photogra­phic studios equipped with more than
one type of stand can use all their
FOBA heads and arms on every stand.
Another feature highlighting the
modularity of FOBA products.

Outer Ø: 51 mm (2.0”)
Inner Ø: 41 mm (1.6”)

Length: 69 mm (2.7”)
Weight: 70 g (0.15 lbs)

ASOBE

All-purpose round tray, inserted on the
shaft above or below the crosspiece.
To keep everything within the photogra­pher’s hand’s reach. Felt-covered
aluminium.

Diameter: 48 cm (18.9”)
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)

ASOBO

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: 7 cm (2.8”)
Height: 6.6 cm (2.6”)
Thread: M6
Weight: 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs)

Further accessories:

• Heads, platforms etc. on page 5,
along with sleeve ARBOU

• Trays, holders etc. on page 11

ABTAO

Holder for ARTEU / ARTEO trays; to be
mounted on the crosspiece of the
ASABA / REPRO studio stands.
The lateral screws help to adjust the
support so that it can be fixed perfectly
vertically.

Upper aperture Ø: 14 mm (0.6”)
Length: 8.5 cm (3.3”)

Weight: 115 g (0.25 lbs)

Holder ABTAO on ASABA’s crosspiece
with the round tray ARTEO.

ASOBU

Shaft rotating platform. Allows the shaft
to rotate 360° on the cast-iron base.

Height: 10 cm (3.9“)
Weight: 12.8 kg (28.2 lbs)

ASGEE

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: 41 mm (1.6”)
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)

ASGEO

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 lower 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 “

on request 1/4“

Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)

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AROBI
DSS GAMMA
Best convenience for medium-size cameras

A sturdy cast-iron base and accurate manufacturing means:
Low weight – top stability.

Handy

DSS GAMMA stands are comparatively easy to dismount and
reassemble, making them the ideal companions for out-of­studio applications.

Accurate

Rotating crosspiece with built-in rotation gauge in degrees.
24 ball bearings ensure smooth and easy movements (cross­piece vertically, beam horizontally). Easy and comfortable
usage guaranteed.

Safe

The shaft is made of warp-resistant, hexagonal steel pipe. Both
beam ends can be fitted with a camera or other equipment. The
base is equipped with a double pedal with which the entire
stand can be lifted onto its wheels and rolled around, or low­ered and stabilized on the ground.

Technical data AROBI
DSS GAMMA

Standard floor height: 2.0 m (6.6’)
custom height
(extra charge) max. 2.7 m (8.8’)
Standard Lifting capacity (without addi­tional counterweight) approx. 6 kg (11.0 lbs)
Beam length
(including camera
platforms): 90 cm (35.4”)
Weight: 77 kg (170 lbs)

Graduated ruler built into shaft and
beam, graduated gauge in degrees on
the crosspiece. Beam equipped with a
platform for camera at each end, stan­dard thread 3/8" (1/4" also available
on request).
Two fittings for all-purpose trays ARTEO/
ARTEU on the crosspiece.
Cast-iron base with double pedal and
shock absorber: The built-in shock
absorber enables smoother lifting and
lowering of the stand, thus preserving
cameras and sensors.
The heavier cast-iron base for ASABA,
providing more stability or the cast-iron
base ARBOF with its great wheels, provi­ding more mobility, are available on re­quest (extra charge).

For further technical data go
to pages 14, 10.

It is possible to replace the standard
beam with platforms by a beam equip­ped with a spigot at each end (extra
charge option). This optional beam
corresponds to the ASABA beam and
allows all ASABA accessories (rotating
platforms and arms) to be installed on
the AROBI (DSS GAMMA).

Rotating crosspiece with built-in rotation
gauge.
Knob in the middle: for rotating movements
Lower knob: for vertical movements
Wing screw on the right: for horizontal
movements
Holder for trays ARTEO / ARTEU on both
left and right side

Double pedal to lift or lower the stand,
with shock absorber.

ARTEA

Additional counterweight, to be
screwed underneath existing standard
counterweight. Increases the standard
lifting capacity, e.g. for heavy cameras
or sensors.
Several counterweights can be added
beneath one another in the same
manner.

Diameter: 6.1 cm (2.4”)
Height: 6.6 cm (2.6”)
Thread: M6
Weight: 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)

For further accessories go to page 11

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ASLAI – great flexibility

Easily movable

Portrait Pro ASLAI is designed to be moved around. The shaft
can be unscrewed from the base, which makes it easy to take
along. Big ball bearing casters take even uneven floors and the
occasional cables in their smooth stride. Therefore, ASLAI is
the ideal companion for out-of-studio jobs.

Steady

The shaft’s low supporting point on the base and the casters’
easy to use, individual double lock mechanism result in high
stability despite the reduced weight of the stand. High accuracy
in production processes result in crosspieces and beams that
can be locked in place without wobbling.

ASLAI Portrait Pro

This studio stand has been specifically
designed for use in narrow spaces, for
lightweight cameras or sensors as well
as for mobile applications. Ball bea­ring-supported beam.

Standard floor height: 1.82 m (6.0’)
custom height (extra charge)

max. 2.2 m (7.2’)
Standard Lifting capacity: 3 k g (6.6 lbs)
Beam length
(including camera platforms)

90 cm (35.4”)

Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Beam equipped on both ends with

camera platform, thread 3/8" (1/4" also
available on request).
Two fittings for all-purpose trays
ARTEO / ARTEU on the crosspiece.
Casters with individual multilocking
brakes.

On request and with an extra charge,
the shaft can be mounted by means of
the adapter flange ASLEI on the cast­iron base of AROBI or ASABA or on
ARBOF.

Rotating crosspiece.
Knob in the middle: for rotating and
vertical movements, with plastic bush
bearing
Wing screw on the right: for horizontal
movements
Holder for trays ARTEO / ARTEU on both
left and right side

Beam on ball bearing mechanism.

For further technical data go
to pages 14, 10.

ASLEI

The shaft of the ASLAI studio stand can
be mounted on an ASABA, an AROBI or
an ARBOF cast-iron base with this flange.

Height: 27 mm (1.1”)
Outer diameter: 14 cm (5.5”)
Weight: 0.740 kg (1.6 lbs)

Ball bearing caster, with individual brake
pedal. Wheel brake and swivel lock in
one. Each caster can be locked separately.

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For further accessories go to page 11

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Caster base for studio stands

Unlike traditional photo studios where the stands are moved
only a few meters and where floors are usually level, stands
used in measurement technology carrying measuring
equipment are moved much more often. Here the stands are
rolled from one room to another, over doorsteps and other
obstacles, often even transported by vehicle to another working
place.

FOBA meets the needs of industrial measurement technology
by providing not only stable, high precision stands but also a
light, movable caster base.

The caster base ARBOF has following features:

• The casters have ball bearings; a single pedal for each
caster serves as a lock for rolling and rotating movement.

• The construction of the base enables the stand to tilt and roll
on two casters, to get through a door, for example.

• The caster base can be carried around by one person only,
as it weighs only 25 kg, excluding additional weights.

• To achieve better stability, an extra weight of 7.5 kg can
be screwed underneath each blade.

• Two screws are situated where the stand is screwed onto
the base. They allow the shaft to be mounted into the right
place at first try (does not work for the ASABA-shaft).

Detail of the center of the caster base
ARBOF.

Caster base ARBOF for
studio stands

Height above floor: 19 cm (7.5”)
Diameter of caster: 12.5 cm (4.9”)
Ground clearance: 11 cm (4.3”)
Weight without additional
weights: 25 kg (55 lbs)
Weight of addtional
weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)
Capacity: ca. 100 kg (220 lbs)

Back side of the caster base with
additional weights screwed on.

Additional weight for caster base.

Floor space requirements
of the various studio stands

For a better strategy when buying or installing a studio stand
it is an advantage to know the floor space each studio stand
requires, beneath all the other important technical data.

This caster base fits following
FOBA studio stands:

• ASABA

• AROBI (DSS GAMMA)

• ASLAI (Portrait Pro),
combined with the flange ASLEI

Studio stand or base type

AROBE (DSS ALPHA)
AROBO (DSS OMEGA) / ASABA
AROBI (DSS GAMMA)
ASLAI (Portrait Pro)
ARBOF

Radius
R [cm] [inch]

66.5 cm (26.2)

52.0 cm (20.5)

46.0 cm (18.1)

37.5 cm (14.8)

53.5 cm (21.1)

Through the caster base ARBOF, the
standard studio stand is slightly elevated:

by ca. 2 cm (0.8”)
by ca. 4 cm (1.6”)
by ca. 13 cm (5.1”)

along with the flange ASLEI

Side length
S [cm] [inch]

140.0 cm (55.1)

109.0 cm (42.9)

98.0 cm (38.6)

77.2 cm (30.4)

98.0 cm (38.6)

Weight

[kg] [lbs]
116 256

53 117
38 84
22 49
48 106

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Accessories for studio stands with hex pipe shafts

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.

MUDEK
Ceiling attachment for shaft

The holder is screwed onto the ceiling;
for specific shaft diameters.
To attach the stand below either a wall or
floor attachment is necessary.

MUBOD
Floor attachment for shaft

The holder is screwed onto the floor;
the stand is then put over the cylinder;
for specific shaft diameters.
To attach the stand above either a wall
or ceiling attachment is necessary.

MUWAN
Wall attachment for shaft

For specific shaft diameters.
At least two wall attachments are
necessary to attach the stand.

Diameter of the shaft

AROBE (ALPHA) /
AROBO (OMEGA): d = 108 mm (4.3”)
ASABA: d = 80 mm (3.1”)
AROBI (GAMMA): d = 72 mm (2.8”)

Common accessories for studio stands:

With holder ARTIO, the trays ARTEO and ARTEU can be installed at the
end of all stand beams.

Common accessories for studio stands:

BALGI

Adapter to connect stands and cameras respec­tively sensors with different connection threads.

Upper screw thread: 1/4"
Lower inner thread: 3/8"
Height (without thread): 23 mm (0.9“)
Diameter: 67 mm
Weight: 220 g (0.5 lbs)

BALGU

Adapter between stand and measuring device,
bridging various threads, with radial boring for
tightening bar.

d

Upper screw: 5/8“ thread
Inner thread at bottom: 3/8“
Height without thread: 20 mm (0.8“)
Diameter: 25 mm (1“)
Weight: 80 g (0.2 lbs)

ARTEO

Felt-lined round aluminium tray, to keep all
kinds of small objects at hand.

Diameter: 35 cm (13.8“)
Weight: 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)

ARTEU

Aluminium laptop holder, adequate for all
17”-screens. Tray swivels on supporting arm.
Thanks to the perforated plate, the heat
produced by the laptop can escape. The cables
of the laptop can be fixed on all four edges of
the holder with cable ties, thus preventing
them being pulled out.
Delivered with 4 adhesive Velcro pads

ASTIU

Panoramic adaptor, swiveling range 360°.
Includes interchangeable camera plate with
3/8" and 1/4" threads. Rotation gauge with
intervals of 5° and lock screw.

Diameter: 76 mm (3.0”)
Height: 27 mm (1.1”)
Weight: 350 g (0.8 lbs)

ARTIO

Holder for ARTEO and ARTEU trays, can be
mounted on any rotating platform. Upper
opening fitted for trays; lower opening with
inner screw threaded 3/8" to be screwed on
platform or stand.

Ø of upper opening: 14 mm (0.6”)
Height: 57 mm (2.2”)
Weight: 90 g (0.2 lbs)

CEHUA / CEHUO

Sleeves for various interchangeable adapters at
18 mm (0.7”) diameter.
The bottom has either a female COMBITUBE*
connector (CEHUO) or a simple 3/8" inner thread
(CEHUA) for installation on lamp stand uprights
(COMBITUBE or STAPI telescopic upright).
The ARTEU laptop holder can also be fitted
into CEHUA / CEHUO sleeves.

CEHUA

Bottom: inner thread 3/8".
Inside Ø of sleeve: 18 mm (0.7”)
Outside Ø: 25 mm (1.0”)
Height: 4 cm (1.57”)
Weight: 100 g (0.2 lbs)

CEHUO

Bottom: female COMBITUBE connector
(cone and 3/8" inner thread)
Inside Ø of sleeve: 18 mm (0.7”)
Outside Ø: 25 mm (1.0”)
Height: 5 cm (1.97”)
Weight: 130 g (0.3 lbs)

Extremely practical for out-of-studio applications: the all-purpose
trays can also be mounted on sturdy tripods such as the ALFAE
aluminium tripod from FOBA with the holder ARTIO.

The sleeve CEHUO allows the Laptop holder ARTEU to be combined with the
COMBITUBE* system. This is very practical for out-of-studio shootings.

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Dimensions:
(width x depth): 40 x 32 cm (15.7” x 12.6”)
Length of arm: 33 cm (13”)
Ø of spigot

on the bottom: 18 mm (0.7”)
Weight: 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)

Laptop holder ARTEU, easy
and safe:

• nonslip Velcro pads for

Laptop holder ARTEU
that can be moved in
any direction, with
sturdy locking lever.

laptop

• cables pinched together
with cable tie

COFLE

Replacement pile stickers, set of 8. For touch
fasteners on COFLA and COMEN, as well as
on ARTEU.
Laptop holder ARTEU comes with 4 hook and
8 pile stickers, which have to be placed both
on the ARTEU tray itself and on the back of
the laptop, to keep the latter from sliding off
the holder accidentally. Pile stickers must be
present and, whenever necessary, replaced
on any laptop being placed on ARTEU.
COFLE allows new ones to be ordered.

Sticker Ø: 40 mm (1.6”)
Weight (set): 10 g (0.02 lbs)

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AROBE M
DSS ALPHA M motor driven

This motor driven stand, based on the AROBE (DSS ALPHA)
model, is used when high precision, but not quite as high as
the one of an industrial robot is needed. The cabled remote
control makes this stand the ideal tool for measuring or shoo ­ting in closed or inaccessible quarters. Four 24V motors allow
all necessary movements.

AROBE M
DSS ALPHA M: Technical data

4-channel control, including cable 5 m (16’)
Horizontal beam displacement: 68 cm (26.8”)

Vertical displacement
above floor: 60 cm – 240 cm (23.6” – 94.5”)
Tilt: -90° - + 30°
Pan: -180° - + 90°
Standard floor height: 2.85 m (9.4’)
Any other heights on request
Weight: 228 kg (503 lbs)
Power supply: 230 V/24 V max. 140 W
Current transformer for 110 V available on demand and
with an extra charge.
Standard lifting capacity (without additional counter­weight): 9 kg ± 2 kg (19.8 lbs ± 4.4 lbs).

Example of a counterweight on the other side
of the beam for the use of lightweight cameras:

• Spigot on the beam

• AROBA rotating platform

• COBAC COMBITUBE*-Adapter, bottom
tapped 3/8“

• COTMA COMBITUBE 6 cm (2.4”)

• CEGOU counterweight 2 kg (4.4 lbs)

For heavy cameras, an additional counterweight ASGUO
can be built in into the shaft.
For lightweight cameras, a spigot with the appropriate
counterweight can be mounted on the other side of the
beam.

Other characteristics match those of the standard
AROBE model.
Custom designs available on request.

Safety measures:

•Friction clutch for the vertical and horizontal movement

•As soon as the button on the remote control is relea­sed, the motor stops

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Cabled remote control.

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ASABA M
Motor Driven Studio Stand

The need for automatization is also growing in the optical
measurement industry. Besides robots, only rarely used for
financial reasons, there are barely any simple, serial produced
stands for the automatic positioning of sensors in the measure­ment industry. With FOBA’s ASABA M, the motor driven version
of the well-proven ASABA, the position can now be adjusted
electrically and automatized in two axes.

The ASABA M is delivered with a manual control unit and
possesses also a CANopen interface. It can be operated ma ­nually with the control straight away or programmed and ope ­rated through the CANopen interface.

Differences between the two motorised studio stands:

AROBE M

Can only be operated manually via a wired remote control.

Movements cannot be programmed.

Conceived as individual device and manual operationing.

Can only be operated on site via a wire.

Positioning accuracy of camera or sensor ca. 3 mm
4 motorized movements enabled:

– Vertically – Tilting of head
– Horizontally –Tipping of head

Standard stand operating at 230 V.
An additional transformer also allows operating at 110 V.

Especially convenient for stationary application needs.
When shifting the height, the weight compensation of the

camera and the beam occurs through a counterweight
inside the shaft. Heavier or lighter cameras have thus to be
compensated by further counterweights.

Based on the studio stand AROBE (DSS ALPHA).
This stand being very sturdy, cameras or sensors can be
positioned on higher heights or further away from the shaft.

Both motorised studio stands can be adapted on customer’s requests.

ASABA M

Can be operated manually via a remote control and via
the computer by means of a wire.

Movements can be programmed (CANopen).
As such, it is adapted for automatized sequences.

Can be integrated into existing software environments
thanks to the common and open interface and used in
automation with a turntable, for example.

Can be operated by distance through Ethernet or USB
connection.

Positioning accuracy of camera or sensor < 1 mm.
Only 2 movements enabled by motor:

– Vertically
– Horizontally

Voltage range: 110 VAC - 230 VAC.

Appropriate for stationary or mobile application needs.
Drive positioned in such a way that cameras and sensors

up to 20 kg (44.1 lbs) can be moved vertically without any
weight compensation needed.

Based on the studio stand ASABA. According to its
lighter design, the cameras or sensors cannot be placed
as high or far away from the shaft.

Advantages of ASABA M over robots:

• Easy handling and programming

• Can also be applied on mobile, automatized
applications

• No further security facilities needed for
max. speeds of
Horizontally: 250 mm/s
Vertically: 33 mm/s

Technical Data:

230 V or 110 V
Horizontal beam holds up to 20 kg (44 lbs)
Operated by manual control unit or computer
RJ45 socket for CANopen direct
RJ45 socket for Ethernet combined with
module E2CAN gateway (optional)
Positioning accuracy < 1 mm
Weight of total stand (without sensor) 96 kg (212 lbs)
Vertical displacement above floor at standard height:
approx.: 45 cm – 210 cm (1.5’ – 6.8’)

Handy control unit:

• Joystick: vertical and horizontal
movements

• Own vertical and horizontal speed
control

• EMERGENCY BUTTON

2 electrically
adjustable axis

Following features of FOBA’s studio stands
are appreciated by users from the optical
measurement industry:

• Precise

• Sturdy

• Stable

• Great variety of accessories

• Easy to use

• Low-maintenance and durable

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Spigot for diverse FOBA standard heads or
customer-specific adapters

Base pedal
to drive casters out for an easy
displacement

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Built-in ruler on shaft

Built-in ruler on beam

Rotation gauge on beam

Rotation gauge on spigot

Pedal type, standard base

Shock absorber, standard base

Other cast-iron base available

mm and inches optional optional mm not available

mm optional optional mm optional

360° (1° sections) optional not available 360° (5° sections) not available

360° (5° sections) 360° (5° sections) not available no spigot no spigot

double rotating rotating double individual caster lock

yes no no yes not available

no no yes: ARBOF yes: ASABA base, ARBOF yes with flange ASLEI: ASABA

Max. beam diameter

(hex pipe)

Outer spigot diameter

Standard beam ends

Tray fitting(s)

82 mm (3.2”) 82 mm (3.2”) 57 mm (2.2”) 57 mm (2.2”) 57 mm (2.2”)

51 mm (2.0”) 51 mm (2.0”) 41 mm (1.6”) platform platform

2 spigots 1 spigot, 2 spigots 2 platforms; beam with 1 or 2 2 platforms; beam with 1 or 2

4 2 1 holder ABTAO (optional) 2 2

optional second spigot spigots available (extra charge) spigots available (extra charge)

Swiveling shaft

Beam length

Horizontal beam displacement

Max. shaft diameter

Min. shaft diameter d

yes, on crosspiece yes, on crosspiece

110 cm (43.3”, without spigots) 110 cm (43.3”, without spigot) 100 cm (39.4”, without spigots) 90 cm (35.4”, including platforms) 90 cm (35.4”, including platforms)

68 cm (26.8”) 68 cm (26.8”) 64 cm (25.2”) 47 cm (18.5”) 47 cm (18.5”)

124 mm (4.9”, hex pipe) 124 mm (4.9”, hex pipe) 91 mm (3.6”, hex pipe) 82 mm (3.2”, hex pipe) 65 mm (2.6”, pipe)

108 mm (4.3”, hex pipe) 108 mm (4.3”, hex pipe) 80 mm (3.1”, hex pipe) 72 mm (2.8”, hex pipe) 65 mm (2.6”, pipe)

MUDEK or MUWAN

Weight, standard stand

Standard lifting capacity

Additional counterweights

Vertical displacement above

floor at standard height (23.6” – 94.5”) (19.7” – 98.4”)

201 kg (443 lbs) 128 kg (282 lbs) 96 kg (212 lbs) 77 kg (170 lbs) 45 kg (99 lbs)

11 kg (24.2 lbs) 9 kg (19.8 lbs) 7 kg (15.4 lbs) 5 kg (11.0 lbs) 3 kg (6.6 lbs)

ASGUO, 5 kg (11 lbs) ASGUO, 5 kg (11 lbs) ASOBO, 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs) ARTEA, 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) not available

approx. 60 cm – 240 cm approx. 50 cm – 250 cm approx. 45 cm - 230 cm (17.7” – 90.6”) approx. 40 cm - 180 cm approx. 40 cm - 165 cm

Immovable studio stand fixed with MUBOD,

custom up to 3.6 m (11.8’) or more custom, max. 2.85 m (9.4’) custom, max. 3.0 m (9.8’) custom, max. 2.7 m (8.8’) custom, max. 2.2 m (7.2‘)

2.7 m ± 2 cm (8.9‘ ± 0.8“) 2.85 m ± 2 cm (9.4‘ ± 0.8“) 2.5 m ± 2 cm (8.2‘ ± 0.8“) 2.0 m ± 2 cm (6.6‘ ± 0.8“) 1.82 m ± 2 cm (6.0‘ ± 0.8“)

custom height up to 6.0 m (19.7’) not available custom height up to 5.5 m (18.0’) custom height up to 3.0 m (9.8’) not available

Summary -

FOBA Studio Stands

Large cameras or sensors Middleweight cameras or sensors Lightweight cameras or sensors

Great working height High mobility

Characteristics AROBE (DSS-ALPHA) AROBO (DSS-OMEGA) ASABA AROBI (DSS-GAMMA) ASLAI (Portrait-Pro)

Standard floor height on casters

Optional height, on casters

or AROBI base, ARBOF

with optional shaft rotating platform ASOBU

with ASOBU approx. 55 cm - 240 cm (15.7” – 70.9”) (15.7” – 65.0”)

(21.7” – 94.5”)

yes, on crosspiece yes, on crosspiece

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REPRO

Copy stand, very sturdy and stable, based
on the studio stand ASABA. The shaft in the
typical FOBA hex steel pipe can hold without
problem the heaviest cameras. Beam and
crosspiece are mounted on ball bearings, all
movements are smooth and almost effortless
thanks to the counterweight inside the shaft.
Cameras can be mounted on both sides of
the beam.
Elements of the COMBITUBE system* can
be fixed onto the wooden board.

Height: 150 cm (4.9’)
Beam displacement: 23 cm (9.1”)
Standard lifting capacity: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Camera thread: 3/8“
(available on request 1/4“)
Dimensions of 70 x 110 cm
wooden board: (27.5“ x 43.3“)
Weight: 37 kg (81.6 lbs)
The holder ABTAO which is available optio-

nally serves to fix the trays ARTEO/ARTEU
onto the crosspiece.

On request and with an extra charge, the
shaft can be mounted on the cast-iron base
of AROBI or ASABA or on ARBOF for greater
mobility.

REPRO accessories at a glance

With the manual fine drive, the camera can

be adjusted vertically at the desired height

above the board with high precision.

REPRA

Set of counterweights for all cameras,
consisting of rod, 3 individual weights
CEGOE and safety ring CEGEE 30.
To counterbalance light-weight cameras.

Total weight: 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

Thanks to the COMBITUBE* fittings on the wooden board, lamps can be
mounted very quickly. Bracing it with a second COMBITUBE gives a very
stable construction.
The weight kits DEBRA and DEBRI hold the document to be shot in a very
planar position.

CEGOE

Weight, 2 kg (4.4 lbs), for REPRA.
Outer Ø: 9.8 cm (3.9”)

Hole Ø: 30 mm (1.2”)
Thickness: 2.8 cm (1.1”)
Weight: 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)

DEBRI

Small weights kit, 3 units. Front edge is
beveled to prevent shadows. Particularly
handy when using the copy stand REPRO
for shooting.

Small weight: 50 mm (2.0”), 175 g (0.4 lbs)
Middle weight: 100 mm (3.9”), 350 g (0.8 lbs)
Large weight: 200 mm (7.9”), 700 g (1.5 lbs)

CEGEE 30

Safety ring for REPRA, hole Ø 30 mm
Height: 15 mm (0.6”)

Weight: 150 g (0.07 lbs)

DEBRA

Large weights kit, 3 units. Front edge is
beveled to prevent shadows. Particularly
handy when using the copy stand REPRO
for shooting.

Small weight: 200 mm (7.9”), 700 g (1.5 lbs)
Middle weight: 300 mm (11.8”), 1050 g (2.3 lbs)
Large weight: 400 mm (15.7”), 1400 g (3.1 lbs)

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Smart tripods

FOBA tripods are designed to accompany the professional
everywhere and satisfy his every requirement - the tougher
the better. They are sturdy and reliable even under the heaviest
cameras, easy and quick to set up, and enjoy an unmatched
lifespan. But the top asset of FOBA tripods against competing
products is their compatibility with the legendary
COMBITUBE* system components. Just screw on one or
several of the sturdy COMBITUBE components onto
the tripod's individual legs and any FOBA tripod can be
installed even in the most uneven places. COMBITUBE brings
such creativity and variation to FOBA tripods that other
products can only dream of.

The tripod ALFAE is specially convenient for following
applications:

• Shots with long aperture time: because of the stand’s greater own
weight less blurring occurs because of camera shakes due to the wind

• Panorama takes, because it is warp resistant

• Architectural takes. Thanks to COMBITUBE*, the legs can be
elongated and diagonally braced, making it stable even in high
heights, thus surpassing obstacles in the way and allowing pictures
of buildings and civil engineering works to be taken.

ALFAE

Alu telescopic tubular tripod with three
parts, can be extended almost at will by
adding COMBITUBE* components. Built­in bubble level. Three straddle positions,
allowing a minimum height of 16 cm.

Max. standard height: 152 cm (5.0’)
Maximum height variable with
additional COMBITUBE components.
Minimum height: 16 cm (6.3”)
Length folded: 71 cm (28”)
Camera thread: 3/8 “
Max. load: 15 kg (33 lbs)
Weight: 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)

Thanks to the lateral 3/8” inner thread, the
crank-operated rod ALFEA can be used as a
horizontally sliding beam on all tripods and
studio stands.

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ALFEA

As additional shaft on the tripod ALFAE
for an easy height adjustment of the
camera up to 30 cm (11.8”). Very sturdy
design. The self-locking rod is encased
in a wedge-shaped guiding mechanism.
Longer shaft for adjustment to up to
75 cm (29.5”) available on request
(extra charge).

Additional height
adjustment 30 cm (11.8”)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5.0 lbs)

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ASGME

Always useful: removable rubber toe
ASSME.

No limits! With COMBITUBE modular
components.

With the COMBITUBE* system, no obstacle is any longer insurmountable. If needed, the tri­pod legs can be mutually strutted with further COMBITUBE components for greater stability.

Metallic point for tripod ALFAE / ASNIO,
increases stability on any natural surfa­ce, even when extending the legs with
COMBITUBE*.

Weight: 20 g (0.04 lbs)

ASSME

Removable rubber toe to be inserted on
the metallic point ASGME. Prevents
slipping and protects delicate floors.

Weight: 20 g (0.04 lbs)

ASNIO

This agile mini tripod is extremely ver­satile thanks to its size and flexibility:

• Its legs can be swung up more than
90°.

• Unlimited leg extension with
COMBITUBE*.

• Leg diameter fits the COMBITUBE™
system for easy connection to any
standing COMBITUBE construction.

This flexibility makes shooting possible
everywhere, however inaccessible.

With 3/8“ and 1/4“ camera screws.
Height: variable with COMBITUBE
components.
Min. height: 10 cm (3.9”)
Folded length: 30 cm (11.8”)

Ø of legs: 25 mm (1”)
Max. load: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)

ALFIA

The horizontal sliding rod is especially
useful if a horizontal mobility is needed
along with the vertical one. Can be
mounted on any tripod or studio stand.

Lateral displacement: 42 cm (16.5”)
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)

Longer tube with up to 92 cm (36.2“)
lateral displacement available on
request (extra charge).

The horizontal sliding rod ALFIA can be
rotated 360° on the mounting clamp.
Highly flexible shooting positions can
be obtained in combining it with the
panoramic adaptor ASTIU and the
crank-operated rod ALFEA.

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Applications of camera supports

Beneath the traditional studio stands and tripods, FOBA offers
a wide range of supports to fix cameras easily and securely in
any kind of setting, even in those difficult to access.

Space-saving and very flexible when
shooting in low positions:

• STARE small dolly

• CESRU weighting plate

• COMBITUBE*

• CEONO sliding clamp

• CEBLO 3/8 interchangeable adapter

• BENTA ball head SUPERBALL M-1

For small movements and precise
adjustments of the camera, the perfect
tool is the progressive articulated arm
CIBAO, shown here with support CIBAF
and interchangeable adapter CEBLO ¼.

Shooting of a car in motion:
COMBITUBE* elements, sucking cups, mini tripod ASNIO and ball
head SUPERBALL M-2.

The camera can be mounted almost everywhere, with help of
COMBITUBE*, the screw-clamp COGAE and the camera plate CESTU.

Lamp stand STARI 2 with interchangeable adapter
CEBLO 3/8 and ball head SUPERBALL M-1: ideal for
shootings in portrait studios. Easy vertical and sideways
movement of the camera. Furthermore, one hand is free which can
then guide the attention of the model to the camera.

The clamp stand ASNEO is very sturdy
and can be elongated with extension
tubes ASNEU. Shown here with tilting
head ASMIO and acrylic cone DUPLI
(ideal for shootings of jewellery,
watches, etc.).

Flexible and firm:
Support BALGO with ball
head SUPERBALL.

ASNEO

Clamp mounting for fixing cameras
practically anywhere: on railings, lad­ders, window frames, tables, etc. This
accessory is extremely useful for open­air photography in difficult situations
where normal 3-legged tripods cannot
be used. It is very stable, however
strong the winds are. The ASNEA clamp
and ASNAO camera mounting are also
available separately.
The tube can be mounted on the clam­ping piece horizontally as well as verti­cally. The tube can be extended with the
extension tube ASNEU.

Special application for a museum

Camera mounted on the ceiling, can be controlled and moved
motor-driven in two directions, perpendicular to one another:
Ball head SUPERBALL, mounted onto a trolley REGIE which is moved
by the motorised trolley RUGAI on the ceiling rail REGUE of the ceiling
rail system** MEGA-TRACK. The ceiling rail REGUE itself is also moved
motor-driven back and forth with RUGAI.

With FOBA's standard components, almost nothing is impossible !

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Operable length of tube: 27 cm (10.6”)
Max. aperture: 73 mm (2.8”)
for flat assemblies and for
60 mm (2.3”) diameter tubes
Inner thread of tube and
of clamp ASNEA: M6
Total weight: 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)

ASNEU

Additional extension tube for ASNEO
clamp stand. Several ASNEU can be
screwed together. Very sturdy, high
accuracy finish.

Useful length: 27 cm (10.6”)
Weight: 330 g (0.73 lbs)

The clamp mounting ASNEO is so
sturdy that even cameras with extended
lenses can be fixed in a very stable way
absolutely free of wobbling.

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Index of products

Product Page Description

ABTAO 7, 15 Holder for ARTEU/ARTEO to ASABA/REPRO
ALFAE 16, 11, 17 Alu tubular tripod, threepart
ALFEA 16, 17 Crank-operated rod for ALFAE
ALFIA 17 Horizontal sliding rod
ARBAE 5 Rotating platform, crank-operated, for AROBE/AROBO
ARBAO 5 Extended rotating platform, crank operated, for AROBE/AROBO
ARBEA 5 Beam extension for AROBE/AROBO
ARBEO 5 Extended rotating platform for AROBE/AROBO
ARBOE 5 Rotating upright for AROBE/AROBO
ARBOF 10, 6, 8, 9, 15 Cast-iron base for stands,large casters, 3 additional weights
ARBOU 7, 5 Adapter sleeve for ASABA beam, plastic
AROBA 5, 12 Rotating platform for AROBE/AROBO
AROBE 4, 14, 10 DSS ALPHA studio stand, standard, 1 AROBA incl.
AROBE M 12 DSS ALPHA M studio stand, standard, 4-way motorization
AROBI 8, 14, 10 DSS GAMMA studio stand, standard
AROBO 5, 14, 10 DSS OMEGA studio stand, standard, AROBA incl.
ARTEA 8 Additional counterweight for AROBI 2.0kg
ARTEI 5 Lifting/lowering piece for AROBE/AROBO
ARTEO 11, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 15 Round tray
ARTEU 11, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 15 Holder for laptops, 17"
ARTIO 11 Holder for trays ARTEO/ARTEU, bottom with 3/8" tap
ASABA 6, 14, 10 Studio stand 2.5 m,standard,1 ASOBA incl.
ASABA M 13 Studio stand, standard, 2-way motorization 1 ASOBA incl.
ASGEE 7 Beam extension for ASABA
ASGEO 7 Extended rotating platform for ASABA
ASGME 17 Tip for COMBITUBE and ALFAE / ASNIO tripods
ASGUO 5, 12 Additional counterweight for AROBE/AROBO 5 kg
ASLAI 9, 14, 10 Portrait Pro studio stand, standard
ASLEI 9 Adapter flange for ASLAI shaft on AROBI/ASABA/ARBOF base
ASMAE 7 Lifting/lowering piece for ASABA
ASNEO 18 Clamp stand
ASNEU 18 Extension tube to ASNEO clamp stand,27cm
ASNIO 17, 18 Mini tripod, extra sturdy,multi purpose, adapted for COMBITUBE
ASOBA 7 Rotating platform for ASABA
ASOBE 7, 6 All-purpose tray for ASABA
ASOBO 7 Additional counterweight for ASABA 2.7 kg
ASOBU 7, 6 Rotating platform for ASABA shaft
ASSME 17 Removable rubber cap for tip ASGME
ASTIU 11, 17 Panoramic adapter
BALGI 11 Adapter, top 1/4" thr., bottom 3/8" tap
BALGU 11 Adapter, top 5/8" thr., bottom 3/8" tap
CEGEE 30 15 Safety ring, hole Ø 30mm

Tactile inspection of the imbalance of high-precision components:
four studio stands act as a stable holder for the sensitive sensors.

Analysis of a drawing under a microscope: comfortable and efficient
way of working thanks to the stable and precise studio stand.

Product Page Description

CEGOE 15 Weight 2 kg, hole Ø 30 mm
CEHUA 11 Exchange sleeve 18 mm,bottom tapped 3/8"
CEHUO 11 Exchange sleeve 18 mm, bottom COMBITUBE
COFLE 11 Fleece stickers, set of 8, to COFLA, COMEN, ARTEU
DEBRA 15 Weights, beveled edge, large, set of 3
DEBRI 15 Weights, beveled edge, small, set of 3
MUBOD 11 Shaft fitting, floor, specify shaft diameter
MUDEK 11 Shaft fitting, ceiling, specify shaft diameter
MUWAN 11 Shaft fitting, wall, specify shaft diameter
REPRA 15 Counterweights set 6.5 kg for REPRO
REPRO 15, 7 Copy stand (wooden board included)

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ASMIO 18 Tilting head Tripod Heads
ASNAO 18 Camera holder, separate, to ASNEO Tripod Heads
ASNEA 18 Clamp, separate, to ASNEO Tripod Heads
BALGO 18 Support for tripod heads, floor or table Tripod Heads
BENTA 18 SUPERBALL M-1 with camera plate Tripod Heads
CEBLO 1/4 18 Interchangeable adapter Ø18mm, top 1/4" thread, bottom 3/8" tap COMBITUBE
CEBLO 3/8 18 Interchangeable adapter Ø 18 mm, top 3/8" thread COMBITUBE
CEGOU 12 Sliding weight 2 kg, inner-Ø 25 mm for COMBITUBE COMBITUBE
CEONO 18 Sliding clamp for COMBITUBE, hole Ø 25mm COMBITUBE
CESRU 18 Weighting plate 9.4 kg,for CESRA / STARE COMBITUBE
CESTU 18 Camera plate for COMBITUBE COMBITUBE
CIBAF 18 Support, middle size, 2.5 kg with male COMBITUBE connector COMBITUBE
CIBAO 18 Articulated arm, progressive, sturdy COMBITUBE
COBAC 12 Male COMBITUBE-Adapter, bottom tapped 3/8" COMBITUBE
COFLA 11 Holder plate with Velcro incl. set of 8 fleece stickers COMBITUBE
COGAE 18 All-purpose screw clamp, aperture 45 mm COMBITUBE
COMEN 11 Holder kit with touch fastener and gooseneck arm COMBITUBE
COTMA AS 12 COMBITUBE 6 cm, alu black COMBITUBE
DUPLI 18 Acrylic cone, small Studio backgrounds, Shooting tables
REGIE 18 Trolley with COMBITUBE connector MEGA-TRACK Ceiling Rail Systems
REGUE 18 Ceiling rail 6 m, steel, MEGA-TRACK Ceiling Rail Systems
RUGAI 18 Motorized 24 V trolley, MEGA-TRACK Ceiling Rail Systems
STAPI 11 Telescopic upright, COMBITUBE conn. Studio backgrounds, Shooting tables
STARE 18 Dolly, small, for COMBITUBE (Ø 25 mm) Studio backgrounds, Shooting tables
STARI 2 18 Lamp stand on casters, 2.0 m with sliding clamp SAONO Studio backgrounds, Shooting tables

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STUDIO-TECHNOLOGY

FOBA quality for professionals

Stands and tripods have been FOBA's specialty for many years.
State-of-the-art technology and finishing methods enable a de­gree of precision way beyond the customary values encountered
in most studio stands. Even the largest and heaviest studio
stands can be moved with minimum effort.
For the photographer, FOBA has more to offer than just stands
and tripods. It provides a wide range of professional appliances.
Beside FOBA's well-known, modular assembly system COM­BITUBE, FOBA's name also stands for reliable and sturdy
swiveling tripod heads SUPERBALL, for polyvalent ceiling rail
systems ROOF-TRACK and MEGA-TRACK, for modular
turntable equipment as well as for complete studio set-up.

FOBA product lines

FOBA STUDIO STANDS, TRIPODS
FOBA STATIVE
FOBA PIEDS À COLONNE, TRÉPIEDS

FOBA studio stands - the reliable ones

Contents page

- Features of studio stands 3

- Studio stands:

- DSS ALPHA (AROBE) 4 + 5

- DSS OMEGA (AROBO) 5

- ASABA 6 + 7

- DSS GAMMA (AROBI) 8

- Portrait Pro (ASLAI) 9

- Special base ARBOF for studio stands 10

- Studio stands accessories 11

- Motorised studio stands:

- DSS ALPHA M (AROBE M) 12

- ASABA M 13

- Technical Data of studio stands 14 + 10

- Copy stand 15

- Tripods 16 + 17

- Camera supports 18

- Index of products 19

FOBA TRIPOD HEADS
FOBA STATIVKÖPFE
FOBA TÊTES DE TRÉPIEDS

FOBA CEILING RAIL SYSTEM
FOBA DECKENSCHIENEN-SYSTEM
FOBA SYSTÈME RAILS DE PLAFOND

FOBA COMBITUBE SYSTEM
FOBA COMBIROHR
FOBA SYSTÈME COMBITUBE

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SYSTEM

FOBA AG
Studio-Technology
Friedgrabenstrasse 21
CH-8907 Wettswil
Switzerland

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security

- greater mobility

- greater stability

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