Sunwayfoto Introduces EPIC Series Extremely Lightweight Traveller Ball Heads

It has been a long time since the last major design upgrade of the Sunwayfoto FB Series Mk II Lightweight Ball Heads. If I remember well it was back in 2014 not counting the introduction of model FB-52 sometime in 2017.

Well, it took a long time but maybe this is what was needed to come with something EPIC according to the new series name, just announced by Sunwayfoto.

New Sunwayfoto MAP-01 and MAP-02 Adapter Bushings for Manfrotto Ball Heads

Sunwayfoto had released their MAC-14 Manfrotto® RC2 and Arca Compatible Clamp back in 2014 that allowed owners of  the popular RC2 200PL plates keep using them while migrating to an Arca style system. However, an adapter to fit an Arca style clamp on a proprietary Manfrotto ball head was not available from Sunwayfoto then.

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.

Sneak Peek of new Sunwayfoto Mini Hot-shoe Tilt Head.

Sunwayfoto seems to be investing more and more into small heads with characteristics not usually found in these type of sizes.

Sunwayfoto Introduced HB-01 Hot Shoe Ball Head - Preview

Three months after the introduction of their new smallest XB series Sunwayfoto XB-28II Low Profile Double Panning Ball Head Sunwayfoto has just released another tiny small diamond with similar looks.

The new HB-01 Mini ball head, is a quality all metal answer to the need for an articulated support sitting on a camera hot shoe, but not only.

Announcement of Sunwayfoto XB-28II Low Profile Double Panning Ball Head

About 18 months after the introduction of the smallest member in their XB series of low profile ball heads specifically the Sunwayfoto XB-28 Low Profile and Lightweight Ball Head  Sunwayfoto has just released its Mk II sibling.

The new Mk II version, as obvious from the illustration, is almost identical with its predecessor but for a small panning  base inserted below the quick release clamp. Which gives it the double panning attribute, making it ideal for leveled panoramic work.

Desmond DB-44 Ball Head Comes Revamped

Six months after the introduction of the massive DB-52 with a new style, Desmond Photographic are now introducing its medium sized sibling with a familiar model name for Desmond, the DB-44 ball head.

Much like the Desmond DB-52 the new head follows the same design with independent friction control ring, a panning lock knob and is combined with the well known by now Desmond DAC-X1 (review) skeleton quick release clamp.

Announcement of Hejnar Photo Video Rover - Preview

For sure Chris Hejnar was restless during August as he was playing with small carts beside his other new products. This small cart, however is Hejnar Photo's answer for an inexpensive video Rover with adjustable wheel angles.

Sunwayfoto FB-52 and FB-52DDHi Top FB Series Ball Heads Preview

Although Sunwayfoto had a large capacity high end ball head with a 52 mm ball like the XB-52, they were actually missing a middle range high capacity ball head for lower budgets.
This is the gap to be filled now with the introduction of the FB-52 series ball head models.

Sunwayfoto XB-28 Low Profile and Lightweight Ball Head Preview

Almost four years after the release of their smallest Improved FB-28i Lightweight Ball Head  Sunwayfoto introduced a baby member to their XB series of low profile ball heads.
The new member in the Sunwayfoto XB Series is called XB-28 and as evident from the illustration it comes in a very small size, with a 28 mm ellipsoidal ball and the very smooth characteristics of its larger siblings.

New Modular Add-On Gimbal Head from Hejnar Photo

As I mentioned in other posts Summer and especially the month of August is time for vacation for most people but it also proves to be a period of launching new products and ideas.
Chris Hejnar has also been quite busy to introduce a Modular Gimbal Head for smaller and lighter cameras as the Fuji XT1 with Fujinon XF100-400mm illustrated above.

Announcement of Desmond DB-52 top line Ball Head

Desmond Photographic have introduced their top of the line DB-52 ball head with independent friction control and panning lock, combined with the well known by now Desmond DAC-X1 (review) skeleton Arca style quick release clamp.

Hejnar Photo Introduces First QR clamp - Ball Head Combo

Hejnar Photo have decided to market their well known by now quality QR clamps in combination with a Ball head of innovative style.
This is the Gizomos GHA-35D ball head coming in a titanium-like body with black anodized ball and knobs.

Hejnar PHOTO Table Pod now Available as Set with Ball Head and Clamp

As informed by Chris Hejnar of Hejnar PHOTO, the recently released Updated Table-Pod TP-002 Macro Ball Head Base has become available as a set accompanied by a small ball head and a quick release clamp.

Updated Table-Pod TP-002 Macro Ball Head Base from Hejnar Photo

Hejnar Photo Table-Pod TP-001 Macro Ball Head Base introduced last year has undergone some minor but crucial improvement in order to increase its stability when using longer lenses.

Announcement of Demon DB-30 Mini Ball Head from Desmond

Desmond Photographic Distribution has recently introduced the smallest member of their alternative family of Demons.
The Demon DB-30 Mini ball head despite its small size, promises silky smooth operation with affirmative locking.

New Table-Pod TP-001 Macro Ball Head Base from Hejnar Photo

It's now the turn of Hejnar Photo to touch the world of pods, the tetra-pods in particular, as they have recently introduced a small flat table-top base for ball heads, called Table-Pod.

Announcement of Restructured and Updated Desmond Website

A new breeze of change blew throughout the Desmond Photographic Distributors website recently, with quite some improvement, new features and nonetheless new products.

New Flat-Pod Idea of a Tabletop Ball Head Base from Desmond

Sometimes when heavy photographic gear are involved, small tabletop pods do not offer good enough support for low level shooting. That becomes very apparent when a heavy camera / lens combination needs to be tilted forward or backward.

Exceptional New Year Deals from Desmond Photographic

According to recent information received from Desmond Photographic Distribution, the new year came along with some aggressive marketing Super Deals.

2016 started out with the announcement a 40% savings on specific items purchased from Amazon.com through OEC Camera.

The qualifying items get an extra 40% discount at Amazon.com checkout independent of the price tag, so keep an eye open for them.