SUNWAYFOTO T1A20D Aluminum Tripod and XB-28 Low Profile ball head video

An artistic approach in the usually common presentations of camera gear surely makes a difference.
The Sunwayfoto T1A20D Aluminum tabletop tripod is shown in this video combined with the mighty little XB-28 Low Profile ball head.

Sunwayfoto T1A11 II Mini Aluminium Tabletop Tripod Preview

Superseding the Sunwayfoto T1A11 Aluminum Table Top Tripod released only a few months ago, Sunwayfoto introduced an updated Mk II version of the T1A11 aluminum tabletop mini tripod adding some very interesting and versatile features after public demand.

Sunwayfoto T1A20D 2 Section Aluminium Tabletop Tripod Preview

The Sunwayfoto T1A20D is now a few months with us but somehow it escaped my attention until I realized its features are very novel and innovative.
This T1A20D aluminum tabletop or more appropriately desktop according to the "D" at the end of the model name, is far smaller and lighter than the original T1A20 tripod, but shares the 2 section and aluminium features which give it the name post probably.

Sunwayfoto T1A11 Aluminium Tabletop Tripod Preview

Another product coming out in August from Sunwayfoto to prove that summer is not a dead period. This is their T1A11 aluminum tabletop mini tripod that is smaller and lighter than an iPhone® 7 plus.

New Desmond IMP Mini Tripod Kit Released

Everybody knows by now that Desmond strives for releasing best value for money products, meaning a very decent quality at a very low budget. But this time I had to ask twice to confirm that the price of their new IMP Mini tabletop tripod was correct.

Sunwayfoto T1A20 Aluminium Ground Level Tripod Preview

Alongside their two new Carbon Fiber models, the T1C40T Traveller and the T2C40C Classic previewed recently; Sunwayfoto has released also a heavy duty, all Aluminium,  Ground Level tripod.
The T1A20, is a quite compact, two section design with rectangular cross-section aluminium tubes boasting a maximum load of 25 kg at a competitive price.

Desmond CAB-1 Cable Anchor Clamp Review

Are you shooting in tethered mode frequently?
Having two or three cables hanging out from the side of your camera?
Well I always do, when I shoot in house, all the product "studio" sessions are shot tethered.
This involves a USB cable, an AC to DC coupler cable and sometimes a Wireless Remote cable.

Trust me, the most frustrating part comes when once a while I accidentally step on one of the cables, and connection with the PC is lost due to an unplugged cable.

Desmond Aluminium Washers / Spacers Review

Owners of tripods with an adjustable  mounting stud (which usually is also the reversible type) do not face any problem, with mounting ball heads or other equipment independent of their bottom mounting hole depth.

Sunwayfoto Enters Tripod Market with T1A10 Tabletop Tripod

During the China P&E Show in Beijing last April, Sunwayfoto® declared their intention to enter the tripod market with the announcement and exhibition of a range of Tripods consisting of tabletop, traveler and classic models, without much information about specs though.

New Benro Aerometal Travel Angel II Series Tripods

In the process of preparing an upcoming traveler tripod review, my research for comparable models revealed the new Aerometal Travel Angel II series from Benro.
The quite marketing oriented "Aerometal" stands for Aerospace industry type metal denoting light weight and strength.

In this Aerometal series, Benro® has adopted the long used by Sirui® and Triopo® metal formation technique of forging in place of casting for their tripods' center leg hub (spider).

A Useful Aluminium Filter Wrench from Desmond

Stuck filters are a cause of frustration especially when you are in the middle of a photo session.
There are various rubber disks, plastic loops and even jar openers that can help you unscrew a stuck filter.
For the record, I have used even mouse pads in the past.

Benro A-298 EX (A2980F) Versatile Transformer Tripod Review

Choosing a tripod is quite a hard task. I have read numerous posts and discussions with advice for the best selection. Somehow everyone seems to suggest his/her choice is the best, while others try to show off of their expensive equipment.

Well, there is no tripod good enough for all tasks, so you cannot have a combination of a studio tripod sturdiness, a traveler tripod transportability, a versatile tripod functionality, plus longevity and just spend a few dollars or euros.

Fotomate V-Pod-S Table Top Tripod Review

If you are looking for a small lightweight tripod that you can always carry around in your bag, then the Fotomate V-Pod-S might be a nice solution.


The new Fotomate V-Pod-S table top follows the design principle of well known table top tripods as for example the discontinued Manfrotto 709B or it is maybe a little closer to Giottos U-Pod 305/405 idea, which has an extendable center column but it may not be considered a clone of either.

Weifeng WF-533H 2Way Pan-Tilt Video Head

As I mentioned in the Weifeng WF-595T Traveller Alu-Mg Tripod Review the Weifeng WF-533H 2way Pan-Tilt Video Head is mainly coming as a kit with the WF-533T Flip Lock classic tripod.
However since it stands out as a fairly cheap solution for shooting video it can be found sold separately.

Weifeng WF-595T Alu-Mg Traveller Tripod with WF-595H Ball Head Review

This review of the Weifeng WF-595T tripod kit is a tribute to my first traveller tripod following the reverse leg folding concept in a very economical price.
After a long time with quite heavy Manfrotto  tripods, I was tempted to give a chance to a product from a manufacturer coming from China.

Benro MA-96 EX Fliplock Aluminiuim Monopod Review

Sometimes, in tight situations when a tripod is bulky to use, comes the solution of the monopod.

Having used or tested various monopods of different design and brands, I came up with some prerequisites.

Benro AC-33 Short Column Review

A short tripod center column is usually helpful when we want to shoot very low.

With a length of 12cm (4.72") Benro AC-33 gets really low, given that the tripod legs are expanded to their widest angle.