After my first acquaintance with Hejnar Photo products in Create a Multi Row Panorama Head, I wanted to buy and test the Hejnar Photo Arca-Swiss® compatible clamps but was a little hesitant due to their open construction with springs and pins.
As soon as I saw that Chris Hejnar of Hejnar Photo had improved the design of his clamps I knew it was time.
Therefore among other things I ordered the F010A and a set of two F012 clamps so to bring forward a few ideas I had in mind.
F010A 2.375" (6cm) Arca-Swiss® Compatible Clamp
F012 1.5" (3,8cm) Arca-Swiss® Compatible Clamp
F012 1.5" (3,8cm) Arca-Swiss® Compatible Clamp Set
Using the clamps...
For more details in the use of the above clamps you may look in the Relevant Articles bellow:
I hope you found this review useful, thank you for viewing.
All Photos: © 2011 S.C.Vlachos
Prices and Availability:
Hejnar F010 and F012 QR clamps have been replaced by newer and improved models.
Update: Aug 2011
Hejnar Photo New! Quick Release Clamp Series
Update: Nov 2012
Updated Hejnar PHOTO Quick Release Clamps Preview
Update: Aug 2013
Hejnar Photo Updated F62Ab Quick Release Clamp Review
Update: Jan 2015
Hejnar PHOTO Updated F61b 1.5" Quick Release Clamp Review
If you are interested in the products, do check the Recommended Sellers page for a valid Hejnar Photo discount coupon before ordering.
Relevant Articles:
Hejnar Photo E031 Nodal / Macro Rail Review
Hejnar Photo E032 Nodal / Macro Rail Review,
Hejnar Photo E034 Nodal / Macro Rail Update,
Triopo RS-3 Ball Head Review,
Boling C-Shape Flash Bracket Review,
Create an Economy Telephoto Flash Bracket,
Referenced Articles:
Hejnar Photo Index Bars
Benro HD-38 3-Way Head
As soon as I saw that Chris Hejnar of Hejnar Photo had improved the design of his clamps I knew it was time.
Therefore among other things I ordered the F010A and a set of two F012 clamps so to bring forward a few ideas I had in mind.
F010A 2.375" (6cm) Arca-Swiss® Compatible Clamp
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On the bottom (or back side) of the clamp we can see a groove vertical to the center socket, to match some ball heads connection notches preventing it from twisting as well as two extra holes which are used for insertion of dowel pins and are dedicated for the proper alignment on the Hejnar Photo E031 and E032 rails (More on that in my Hejnar Photo E032 Nodal / Macro rail review) or when someone would like to mount two clamps back to back (more on that a little later). |
F012 1.5" (3,8cm) Arca-Swiss® Compatible Clamp
F012 1.5" (3,8cm) Arca-Swiss® Compatible Clamp Set
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Next the provided dowel pins need to be inserted in the side holes of the other clamp. |
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Bringing the clamps back to back all it needs to be done is to insert and screw the 1/4"-20 screw in... |
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...the bushing on the other side. |
Using the clamps...
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Another idea is to mount the two F012 clamps back to back perpendicular to each other axis. |
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Among other uses, this clamp orientation will prove very helpful when you have a long Nodal rail like the Hejnar Photo E032 in the picture and want to shoot using a very wide angle lens. In such a case the front of the rail would be in the picture. One can avoid that by just sliding the clamp set to the front. Another advantage is that the top clamp is elevated by 1,1cm (7/16") above the Nodal rail giving more headroom for really wide lenses without any need for spacers. (More on that in my Hejnar Photo E032 Nodal / Macro rail review) |
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Since I have both F010A and F012 clamps with all the necessary parts in hand, it was very natural for me to try mounting these two back to back. |
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I removed the F012 clamp screw and dowel pins and screwed the F010A clamp on top of the F012 clamp with the bushing. In this case only one dowel pin can be used but still the alignment is perfect. |
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That gave me another very versatile solution when I want to use the E032 Nodal rail as a Macro rail, where the F010A clamp is more appropriate permitting fine sliding of the camera sideways. (More on that in my Hejnar Photo E032 Nodal / Macro rail review) |
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The size of the F010A QR clamp matches perfectly the size of the Benro PH-10 QR plate. |
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Further, the robust construction of the clamp jaws and the large knob... |
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... complement the robust construction and the load capacity of the Benro HD-38 3-Way head, more than smaller clamps I had used before. |
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The F010A 's ability for fine adjustment with the aid of its knob and the engraved index marks gives a nice solution in using and fine tuning a macro rail like the Hejnar Photo E032 pictured above. |
I hope you found this review useful, thank you for viewing.
All Photos: © 2011 S.C.Vlachos
Prices and Availability:
Hejnar F010 and F012 QR clamps have been replaced by newer and improved models.
Update: Aug 2011
Hejnar Photo New! Quick Release Clamp Series
Update: Nov 2012
Updated Hejnar PHOTO Quick Release Clamps Preview
Update: Aug 2013
Hejnar Photo Updated F62Ab Quick Release Clamp Review
Update: Jan 2015
Hejnar PHOTO Updated F61b 1.5" Quick Release Clamp Review
If you are interested in the products, do check the Recommended Sellers page for a valid Hejnar Photo discount coupon before ordering.
Relevant Articles:
Hejnar Photo E031 Nodal / Macro Rail Review
Hejnar Photo E032 Nodal / Macro Rail Review,
Hejnar Photo E034 Nodal / Macro Rail Update,
Triopo RS-3 Ball Head Review,
Boling C-Shape Flash Bracket Review,
Create an Economy Telephoto Flash Bracket,
Referenced Articles:
Hejnar Photo Index Bars
Benro HD-38 3-Way Head
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