It is new in all respects, considering a new finish in silver aluminum and its redesigned locking mechanism and handle.
The Leveling Base
| Manufacturer Specification: | |
|---|---|
| Model: | DYH-68 |
| Platform Diameter: | 68 mm |
| Base Diameter: | 60 mm |
| Height: | 39 mm |
| Adjusting Range: | ± 15° |
| Bottom mounting thread: | 3/8"-16 UNC |
| Top mounting stud: | 1/4"-20 UNC |
| Weight: | 201 gr |
| Max Load capacity: | 10.0 kg (22 lbs) |
The silvery finish is quite eye catching, while it matches to the new Sunwayfoto tripods with silvery accents on black anodized aluminum.
More than the new design, Sunwayfoto engineers managed to get rid of almost 30% of the mass of the previous model reducing the weight to 201 gr from 290 gr.
Furthermore, the DYH-68 stands a few millimeters lower, which makes the center of gravity get lowers with all the benefits signified by it.
The top platform is a little wider in diameter by 2 mm but the effective mounting surface remains the same due to the rounded edges.
There is one set screw to lock the mounted devices in order to avoid twisting and a large bulls eye bubble level. Compared to the older model the bubble level is placed on the top platform and therefore will be obscured after any kind of device is mounted on top.
The mounting stud is 1/4"-20 while a 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 bushing is included.
The base is flat with a 3/8"-16 mounting socket in the middle. Unlike its predecessors the DYH-68 features a 12 mm deep hole which is more than adequate in order to accommodate different heights of tripod studs, avoiding interference and locking problems of the far past.
Major feature of the newly designed locking mechanism of the Sunwayfoto DYH-68 is its Butterfly locking collar at the base which applies a perimetrical force at the half ball base increasing stability and locking strength.
The mechanism allows for a 15° tilting in all directions.
Mounting Options
This low profile Leveling Base design with a peripheral locking collar is suitable for any kind of tripod, and especially when ground level shooting positions are desired. In this case no handle protrudes below the tripod apex allowing for true ground level positioning.
Although it might seem awkward to some, when equipped with a QR Clamp it can be used directly to level a camera when no big tilt angles are desired.
Owners of Large Format cameras are more familiar with the idea as all they need is to level their huge cameras.
The lowered profile of the DYH-68 is going to give extra stability in managing the volume and weight of a Large Format camera as shown below.
Nonetheless, a Leveling Base like the DYH-68 is suitable to level large Panoramic Heads like the Sunwayfoto Pano-01 below, as well as Gimbal Heads like the Sunwayfoto GH-02.
I hope you found the information useful, thank you for viewing.
All Photos used by permission ©2021 Sunwayfoto
Price & Availability:
Recommended Retail price for the DYH-68 is US$ 69.00 (+Shipping where applicable) and will be available from Amazon and from eBay worldwide.
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The mounting stud is 1/4"-20 while a 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 bushing is included.
The base is flat with a 3/8"-16 mounting socket in the middle. Unlike its predecessors the DYH-68 features a 12 mm deep hole which is more than adequate in order to accommodate different heights of tripod studs, avoiding interference and locking problems of the far past.
Major feature of the newly designed locking mechanism of the Sunwayfoto DYH-68 is its Butterfly locking collar at the base which applies a perimetrical force at the half ball base increasing stability and locking strength.
The mechanism allows for a 15° tilting in all directions.
Mounting Options
This low profile Leveling Base design with a peripheral locking collar is suitable for any kind of tripod, and especially when ground level shooting positions are desired. In this case no handle protrudes below the tripod apex allowing for true ground level positioning.
Although it might seem awkward to some, when equipped with a QR Clamp it can be used directly to level a camera when no big tilt angles are desired.
Owners of Large Format cameras are more familiar with the idea as all they need is to level their huge cameras.
The lowered profile of the DYH-68 is going to give extra stability in managing the volume and weight of a Large Format camera as shown below.
Nonetheless, a Leveling Base like the DYH-68 is suitable to level large Panoramic Heads like the Sunwayfoto Pano-01 below, as well as Gimbal Heads like the Sunwayfoto GH-02.
I hope you found the information useful, thank you for viewing.
All Photos used by permission ©2021 Sunwayfoto
Price & Availability:
Recommended Retail price for the DYH-68 is US$ 69.00 (+Shipping where applicable) and will be available from Amazon and from eBay worldwide.
Please note that we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases through above affiliate links.
Relevant Articles:
Small sized 66 mm diameter.
Medium sized 90 mm diameter.
Medium sized 90 mm diameter with top panning platform.
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