For studio safety without compromise.
FOBA, the quality leader in studio stands, has designed the new FOBA DSS-ALPHA line for the toughest demands and greatest security. Whether for conventional large format photography or the most demanding digital cameras, more and more professional photographers demand a stand that offers reliable performance day in and day out, with 100% stability and convenience. So the FOBA engineers took another look at our best products and optimized all kinds of details. The result is another step closer to perfection: FOBA DSS-ALPHA stands.

 

SECURITY, MOBILITY, STABILITY Column and arm of solid hexagonal profiles, guaranteed distortion free. A camera can be mounted at each end of the arm FOBA DSS-ALPHA stands come in standard overall height and weight of 2,7 m and 155 kg. Lifting capacitiy without additional counterweight: 12 kg. Customized heights are available at an extra charge. Max. height: 3,6 m.

	High-precision scales calibrated in inches and cm for exactly repeatable settings.
	Rotating center cross part graduated in degrees runs light as a feather on no less than 24 ball-bearings together with the horizontal arm.
	Completely new base design, with two pedals for locking or releasing without losing vertical or horizontal settings.

	Solid grounds for a sure thing

Technical data AROBI Height 2.0 m (up to 2.7 m at extra charge) Weight 72 kg Lifting capacity without accessories approx. 7 kg Overall length of camera arm 90 cm Rotary scale Horizontal and vertical traverse scale 2 camera mountings 3/8" Colour: black Rigid steel column
Accessories   ARTEA counterbalance Weight 2.2 kg ARTEO accessory tray Diameter: 35 cm Weight: 0.8g

DSS-GAMMA new... Innovative curved design with clear-cut lines. Lightweight but as firm as a rock. ...practical Accessory tray (ARTEO) big enough for a laptop computer. ARTEO is easy to fit and swivels for reachability at all times. ...precise The new circular column ring rotates and is calibrated in degrees. With no less than 24 ball-bearings for effortless horizontal and vertical traverse, optimal convenience is guaranteed. ...secure The specially profiled rigid steel column cannot twist. And the horizontal arm holds a camera firmly at each end. ...stable Thanks to the new base design, only one pedal locks the stand immovably.

	FOBA MINI-SUPERBALL BALLI has the same technology as the FOBA SUBERBALL in a smaller version. Interchangeable camera plate with 1/4" and 3/8" mounting screws. Large high-precision spherical head, friction clamp and fixing knob. Diameter: 63 mm Height: 110 mm Weight: 580 g FOBA MINI-SUPERBALL BALLU with well-tried FOBA quick-release unit for various camera plates pr 1/4" and 3/8" threads. The quick-release unit has a removable safety plug to prevent the camera sliding off. Diameter: 63 mm Height: 105 mm Weight: 660 g BALSI Quick-release unit for FOBA MINI-SUPERBALL, with removable safety plug. Takes various quick-release plates Weight: 120 g BALTU Panoramic adaptor for FOBA MINI-SUPERBALL Rotation: 360° Diameter: 71 mm Weight: 225 g

Background tables for shadow-free photography all round.

	FOBA background tables, born and bred in the studio, eliminate shadow problems and time-consuming retouching.
	They have a colour-neutral acrylic plate with special non-reflective matt finish, which ensures uniform transparency for flash or floodlighting alike. All FOBA background table plates are curved – ideal for shots with graduated backgrounds. And with filtered lamps, sophisticated colour graduation effects are child’ s play.
FOBA DIGRO
	Large background table, 240 x 130 cm Curved front and rear. Flawless sandblasted surface for uniform transparency. Sturdy galvanized brackets with screwed-on combitube connectors for mounting any kind of setup. Background table complete, comprising:
	1 DOPLE acrylic plate  1 DOPLO pair of brackets  4 CONRO combitubes, 80 cm long 12 CODEA corner connections  4 COGUO rubber feet  4 tubes 1185 mm long  2 tubes 755 mm long  2 tubes 940 mm long
FOBA DIMIL
	Background table 180 x 122 cm DIMIL The front of the acrylic plate is preformed. This is a great advantage for taking front shots without crossbar shadows. The rear can be tilted through 90’. Background table complete, comprising:
	1 DAPLE acrylic plate, 180 x 122 cm 1 DIMIE aluminium tube frame, easy to dismantle (COLRI casters not included)
FOBA DIMIU
	Small background table 122 x 90 cm Ideal for small studios: easy to assemble and dismantle, compact and lightweight. Comprising:
	1 DIDRI acrylic plate, 80 x 45 cm 1 DIDRU aluminium tube frame, easy to dismantle Entire plate preformed, plane surface area approx. 80x45 cm.Thickness: 3 mm, Max. load: 20 kg, Weight: 8.5 kg.

For convenience and a well-ordered studio.

	FOBA solves your background setup problems – with systems well-tried in the best studios. Mobile or fixed background rolling and unrolling equipment, fast and reliable for any kind of job, in various versions with chain drive and adjustable friction brake.

	DODRE Roller device with 3 rolls for wall or ceiling mounting, comprising: 1 pair DORPO triple brackets 3 DAPAO clamping devices 3 DAPSO trailing edge strips

DAPAO Clamping devices for background paper, with cardboard core, sturdy aluminium construction, comprising: 1 pair clamping devices for diameters 46 to 60 mm, 1 DUPEE chainwheel, 1 DUPIE chain and 1 DABRO brake. Weight: 2.8 kg

	DASRO Mobile stands for roller equipment (clamps not included): background paper width 2.75 m. Min. height: 2.2 m Max. height: 3.5 m Stand width: 3.1 m Weight: 30 kg
DASRO accessories As DASRO accessories we recommend: With deposit for 15 paper rolls. DAPAO clamping device and DAPSO trailing edge strips.

Three convenient sets make it easy to get started with components selected by pros for the pro

	The Foba Combitube system consists of a versatile assortment of basic and accessory components that can be combined for a wide variety of applications. To make it easy for you to get started in the Combitube system or to expand an existing outfit, Foba technicians have assembled three basic sets using those parts that have proven especially practical in actual use. Careful thought was given to a sensible balance between maximum utility and affordable cost.
FOBA COMBITUBE KIT MINI (CAMIN)
	The smallest of the Foba Combitube System Kits weighs only 10 kg or 22 lb, and it is intended to satisfy the needs of regular product photography and to provide very handy accessories for Foba photography stages. It includes the following pieces:
	6 CONRO AS Combitube 80 cm in aluminium, black 4 COKRO AS Combitube 40 cm in aluminium, black 2 COARO AS Combitube 20 cm in aluminium, black 4 COGEA Adjustable universal clamp 2 CODEA Right-angle connector clamp 1 COGAE Universal table clamp 1 COFLO Flexible mounting arm, 20 cm 1 COKLE Combitube clamp, tapped 3/8" 1 COKLI Universal joint with clamp 1 COKLO 5 Set of 5 Combitube clamps
FOBA COMBITUBE KIT MIDI (CAMID)
	Perfect for daily use in the photography of objects. The components in the Foba Combitube Kit MIDI are just right for simple studio set-ups with one or two levels and with appropriate backdrop suspen-sion. It includes the following pieces:
	9 CONRO AS Combitue 80 cm in aluminium, black 4 COKRO AS Combitube 40 cm in aluminium, black 4 COARO AS Combitube 20 cm in aluminium, black 6 COGEA Adjustable universal clamp 2 CODEA Right-angle connector clamp 2 CODIO cross-connector clamp 1 COGAE Universal table clamp 1 COFLU Flexible mounting arm, 40 cm 1 COKLE Combitube clamp, tapped 3/8" 1 COKLI Universal joint with clamp 1 COKLO 5 Set of 5 Combitube clamps 1 COGUO Rubber foot
FOBA COMBITUBE KIT MAXI (CAMAX)
	The Foba Combitube MAXI Kit is as much a complete basic outfit for a large studio as it is a very practical supplement for existing Foba studio systems. Specialized accessories can be used for assembling complex set-ups. It includes the following pieces:
	16 CONRO AS Combitube 80 cm in aluminium, black 6 COKRO AS Combitube 40 cm in aluminium, black 4 COARO AS Combitube 20 cm in aluminium, black 8 COGEA Adjustable universal clamp 6 CODEA Right-angle connector clamp 2 CODIO cross-connector clamp 2 COGAE Universal table clamp 2 COFLO Flexible mounting arm, 20 cm 2 COKLE Combitube clamp, tapped 3/8" 1 COKLO 5 Set of 5 Combitube clamps 1 COKLU Swivelling clamp for Combitube 1 COSNO AS Tripod om aluminium, black 1 COGUO Rubber foot

No more tangled cables to stumble over.
The FOBA ceiling rail system.

	Power cables, extension cables, power packs and light stands not only hinder good photography – they give your clients a chaotic impression.
The answer is the FOBA ceiling rail system.
	Its clever, well-tried design keeps your lighting, power packs and cables mobile and always ready for use on the ceiling. Even in large studios the FOBA ceiling rail system is ideal for efficient working, but particularly in small studios where every extra square inch of floor area means a genuine improvement to working conditions.

	FOBA Roof Track is a small-scale system which you can easily plan and install yourself. It is ideal for small and medium size photography studios, as well as portrait studios where clients have to feel at ease.

The FOBA ceiling rail system     • are easy-running, maintenance-free and long lasting. • is designed for optimal functionality, safety and reliability.

All components of the FOBA ceiling rail system are finished in non-reflecting matt black.

All FOBA ROOF TRACK system trolleys are of bolted construction for easy servicing. You can easily replace the steel rollers and high-precision ball bearings by yourself if necessary.

The pantographs of the FOBA ceiling rail system have a friction clamp which can be adjusted over a load range of 0 to 12 kg. For higher loads four different tension springs are available.

The FOBA ROOF TRACK system is ideal for small and medium sized studios.

	It is easy to install and needs no detailed planning in advance.
Low initial investment thanks to modular system.
	The FOBA ceiling rail system grows with your business, and most economical way of starting is with one of the three sets for 12, 16 or 24 square metres of ceiling area. These sets come with all the accessories you need for a normal studio, but special system components can be added at any time for updating FOBA ROOF TRACK to new tasks or new equipment. Each set comprises four or five ceiling rails, four or five cross trolleys and pantographs for mounting any kind of lamp-base or reflector. The lamp-base safety lock can be opened with only two knobs. And thirdly there is a special safety cable to save your equipment from accidental falls.
FOBA Mini-Kit ROTOA
	The FOBA mini-set for up to 12 m² of ceiling area. Ideal for small portrait or passport photograph studios.
	4 ROTRA-3 3-metre ceiling rail 6 ROTIE Sets of 2 end stops 4 ROTAO Cross trolleys 2 ROTEU Trolleys to pantograph 3 ROTRO Sets of 2 ceiling mounts 2 ROTIA Sets of 4 cable holders 2 RODAU Universal adapter 2 ROGUA Pantographs with friction clamps 4 ROSIA Safety cables 1 Fork wrench 8 mm 1 Fork wrench 10 mm
FOBA Profi-Kit ROTOE
	The basic set for medium size studios up to about 16 m² ceiling area. Extendible with an extra set or individual parts.
	2 ROTRA-4 4-metre ceiling rail 2 ROTRA-3 3-metre ceiling rail 6 ROTIE Sets of 2 end stops 4 ROTAO Cross trolleys 3 ROTEU Trolleys to pantograph 4 ROTRO Sets of 2 ceiling mounts 3 ROTIA Sets of 4 cable holders 3 RODAU Universal adapter 3 ROGUA Pantographs with friction clamps 6 ROSIA Safety cables 1 Fork wrench 8 mm 1 Fork wrench 10 mm
FOBA Maxi-Kit ROTOU
	The FOBA maxi-kit for 24 m² ceiling area or more.
	2 ROTRA-6 6-metre ceiling rail 3 ROTRA-3 3-metre ceiling rail 8 ROTIE Sets of 2 end stops 6 ROTAO Cross trolleys 4 ROTEU Trolleys to pantograph 5 ROTRO Sets of 2 ceiling mounts 4 ROTIA Sets of 4 cable holders 4 RODAU Universal adapter 4 ROGUA Pantographs with friction clamps 8 ROSIA Safety cables 1 Fork wrench 8 mm 1 Fork wrench 10 mm