A nice and very affordable Long Lens Support Bracket has been introduced as a kit, by Desmond Photographic Distributors. As expected from Desmond the kit has nothing to be jealous of known brand name kits with a quadruple price tag.
The kit is comprised by two main components, that are the Desmonf DLY and the Desmond DVC-220, which were selling as stand alone units, for quite some time now.
The DLY Yoke
In more detail the DLY is a modular Arca style yoke acting as a rest for the long telephoto lens front barrel. It is an all metal construction with only rubber parts the O rings around the lens support wheels.
Manufacturer Specification: | |
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Model: | DLY |
Maximum Height: | 147 mm |
Width: | 38 mm |
Lens Support width: | 96 mm |
Groove Length: | 84 mm |
Thickness: | 10.1 mm |
Weight: | 120 gr |
The DLY features a double Arca style dovetail (front & rear) compatible with any Arca style quick release clamp, meaning that it is fully compatible also with RRS Lever Clamps. Since there is also a vertical groove present, it can be mounted either way, by the dovetail via a quick release clamp or by a screw on a a rail featuring a front hole.
Desmond DLY Arca style modular Yoke |
On the other hand the DVC-220 is a thick double Arca dovetail rail with an integral on-end quick release clamp. Once again all metal construction with no rubber parts even on the clamp screw knob.
Manufacturer Specification: | |
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Model: | DVC-220 |
Maximum Height w/clamp: | 220 mm |
Height w/o clamp: | 200 mm |
Width rail only: | 39 mm |
Width w/ clamp knob: | 73 mm |
Thickness: | 16 mm |
Bubble Level diameter: | 16 mm |
Clamp Length: | 37 mm |
Mounting holes: | 2 x 1/4"-20 |
Safety stop screws: | 2 x M3 |
Weight: | 216 gr |
The original intention for the DVC-220 is to be used as a vertical rail in Panoramic photography, but the existence of laser engraved scales on both sides as well as the 16 mm bubble level, make it ideal for use as a Long Tele Lens Support rail with on-end clamp.
The integral "on-end"clamp fits to all Arca standard quick release plates and rails, while the dovetails are even RRS Lever Clamp compatible.
Further the DVC-220 as all Desmond products is precision machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminum, Anodized to a scratch-resistant, black finish..
The rail has two holes for safety stop screws on bottom side, while on more hole exists on the open end of top side.
Desmond DVC-220 rail with right angle Arca style QR clamp on one end. |
Screws and Allen keys accompanying the Long Tele Lens kit |
Adding a Dual Subtend Clamp
Although the kit can do the job by mounting the lens foot directly on the DVC-220 rail, I would suggest the addition of an also affordable Dual Subtend Clamp by Desmond the DBC-50, for increased versatility in mounting and dismounting as well as the adjustment of a large and long telephoto lens on the Support bracket.
Desmond DDC-50 Dual Subtend Clamp viewed from top illustrating its laser engraved scales on each clamp for precise adjustment. |
Desmond DDC-50 Dual Subtend Clamp side view reveals the two subtend clamps |
Usage of the Desmond DDC-50 Dual Subtend Clamp illustrated when inserted between the lens plate and the rail. |
For your reference, the DBC-50 was thoroughly reviewed back in 2014 in the Desmond DBC-50 50mm Dual Subtend QR Clamp Review.
Furthermore, for detailed information about the purpose and use of a Long Lens Support Bracket please read the articles in the "Relevant Articles" section below.
I hope you found the information useful, thank you for viewing.
Photos of implementation ©2015 S.C.Vlachos, all Long Lens kit and components by courtesy of Desmond Photographic Distribution ©2017.
Price & Availability:
Current price for the Desmond LLS Kit is US$
In addition current price for the Desmond DBC-50 is US$ 19.95 also available either from Amazon or from eBay
Referenced Articles:
Desmond DBC-50 50mm Dual Subtend QR Clamp Review
Relevant Articles:
Sunwayfoto YLS-01 Y-Type Long Lens Support Review
Create a Heavy Duty Long Lens Support Bracket
Ideas for a Long Lens Support Bracket (Part 1)
The basic Long Lens Support Bracket idea (Part 2)
A versatile Long Lens Support Bracket idea (Part 3)
A versatile Long Lens Support Bracket idea for push-pull zoom lenses (Part 4)
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