New Sunwayfoto DYH-68 Leveling Base Released

The announcement of the completely new Sunwayfoto DYH-68 Leveling Base may be considered a major event since the it is nine years now from the release of the Sunwayfoto DYH-66i Leveling Base it replaces.

It is new in all respects, considering a new finish in silver aluminum and its redesigned locking mechanism and handle.

Desmond DLEV-1 Leveler Leveling Base Review

The concept of thumb-wheel regulated leveling base goes back many years, even decades, ago with the introduction of Bogen® model 3416 Leveling Base and then replaced by Manfrotto® 338 QTVR Leveling Base when Manfrotto® Group absorbed their US distributors.

Manfrotto® 338 Leveling Base is big with two extra large diameter discs adjusted by three big brass dials and secured by three smaller ones.

Updates for Torque Test Results in Sunwayfoto Leveling Bases Reviews

In an effort to tidy up some loose ends and pending matters in site content, the reviews concerning the Sunwayfoto Leveling Bases have been updated with Torque test results.

The measuring methods used,  were not meant for absolute precision, but rather to give an indication of the capabilities.

Create a Leveled Panoramic Rotator via the SCV-Flip-Kit - Part Three

This is the third article on the Create a Leveled Panoramic Rotator via the SCV-Flip-Kit theme aiming to help with more ideas on the implementation of the Desmonf SCV-FK Flip Kit.
Therefore, this third part is an addendum to the previous two articles in order to present the use of the enhanced Desmond SCV-FK Flip Kit along with a lower budget and more common ball head like the Benro B-2. Due to the resemblances, readers of the previous articles may find some parts sounding familiar or identical.

The refined idea of an inverse mounted ball head equipped with a panning base, which automatically gives to it leveling base attributes, as well as how I arrived to designing the SCV-FK Flip-Kit is fully described and explained in the original article.
Therefore, in order to avoid repeating myself, please refer to the original article Create an Economy Leveled Panoramic Rotator via a Ball Head Flip-Kit if you find difficulty comprehending the process or the purpose.

Create a Leveled Panoramic Rotator via the SCV-Flip-Kit - Part Two

I closed the previous article Create an Economy Leveled Panoramic Rotator via a Ball Head Flip-Kit, with a promise that as soon as other Flip-Kit versions were prepared, enhanced with more screws, bushings etc in order to cover more ball head or quick release mounts, I would come back with updates.

Therefore, this second part is an addendum to the original article in order to present the enhanced Desmond SCV-FK Flip Kit along with more illustrations of a different type conversion.

The refined idea of an inverse mounted ball head equipped with a panning base, which automatically gives to it leveling base attributes, as well as how I arrived to designing the SCV-FK Flip-Kit is fully described and explained in the original article.
Therefore, in order to avoid repeating myself, please refer to the previous article if you find difficulty comprehending the process or the purpose.

Updated Sunwayfoto DYH-90i and DYH-90Ri Leveling Bases Released

About a year ago Sunwayfoto had introduced their mid-sized DYH-90 and DYH-90R Leveling bases combined with their Discal Screw-Knob and large Duo Lever/Screw-Knob Release clamps.
Both models were then reviewed in Sunwayfoto DYH-90 Leveling Base Review and Sunwayfoto DYH-90R Leveling Base Review respectively; while I was left under the impression that the stand alone (meaning without a quick release clamp bundled) versions had also the same improved characteristics.

Create an Economy Leveled Panoramic Rotator via a Ball Head Flip-Kit

More and more photographers, especially amateur, get enthusiastic with panoramic photography, either because they discover inherent features in their newly acquired camera or because they get intrigued of having higher resolution landscape photos.
The point is that the more you get involved, the more you realize that for better panoramas with less stitching problems you need horizontally level panning. Especially for single-row cylindrical panoramas which are the most common.

A New Budget Tripod Leveling Base Released by Desmond

Would you believe it's true, if someone offered a full featured Tripod Leveling Base, capable of holding 15 kg (33 lb) within a range of +/- 16°, with a Fluid dampened smooth operation, at half the price from competition?
Well it's true, since Desmond Photographic Dist. just did with the release of Desmond DLB-66 Tripod Leveling Base.

Sunwayfoto DYH-90R Leveling Base Review

Based on the sturdy Sunwayfoto DYH-90 Leveling Base, DYH-90R represents one of its variations equipped with a heavy duty panning top platform, thus the R at the end of the model name.
Although it is a variation it may stand as a different model by itself for review, since the panning top platform adds another dimension to the leveling base, expanding its functionality and making it most appropriate for use with large format cameras.

Sunwayfoto DYH-90 Leveling Base Review

The Sunwayfoto Leveling Base line is currently comprised by three models.
Sunwayfoto DYH-66i reviewed last month (Nov 2012) is the entry level model, while the DYH-90 stands in the middle and the DYH-120TRO heavy weight tops the line.
Model DYH-90 forms its own series within the line by offering four different variations with added functionality.
Here we shall have a deeper look in the basic model, the plain DYH-90 which represents the base where all variations are built upon.

Sunwayfoto DYH-66i Leveling Base Review

Some of the more frequent readers may recall my ongoing engagement in the study, preparation and testing of a new Heavy Duty Panorama Head.

Continues testing under various setups brings out more and more details that should be taken care of, before bringing a new idea into the public.

New Sunwayfoto DYH-90A/B Leveling Base with Removable Duo Clamp

Good news for the photographers that require a stable and sturdy Leveling Base for heavy loads and large format cameras.

According to information received from Desmond Photographic Distribution, USA, Sunwayfoto is about to release an updated version of the DYH-90 Leveling Base which will make the already successful models, even more versatile.