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.

Manfrotto M460MG Arca Compatible Conversion Set from Hejnar PHOTO

It has been a while since Hejnar Photo had lastly introduced the Manfrotto MVH500 Video Head Arca Compatible Conversion Set for the MVH500 A/AH Pro Video Head.

The new set described today concerns a smaller and more compact head from the Manfrotto® 3 way head arsenal, the 460MG pan-tilt head.

Hejnar Photo MF501 3.5" QR Plate with Integral Arca Clamp for Manfrotto

A newly released plate by Hejnar PHOTO came to enrich their line of Manfrotto® conversion adapters and custom quick release clamps.

This one is specifically designed for the 501PL, 502, 504, Nitro RC3, RC5 and NG heads featuring the 577 Rapid Connect Adapter.
Although similar conversion M577 plates for Manfrotto® video heads exist in the Hejnar line, these previous Hejnar solutions were modular sets combining a plate with an F63 Arca style Hejnar QR clamp, while the new MF501 has a smaller 1.5" QR clamp integrated into the structure.

Manfrotto MVH500 Video Head Arca Compatible Conversion Set from Hejnar PHOTO

In quite a short time from the release of the Manfrotto MVH502 Arca Compatible Conversion Set for the MVH500 A/AH Pro Video head another new conversion set is out by Hejnar Photo.

The new set concerns the smaller from the Manfrotto® video heads, the MVH500 in both its versions the MVH500A with a half ball base and the MVH500AH with a flat base featured in the illustrations here.

Manfrotto MVH502 Video Head Arca Compatible Conversion Set from Hejnar PHOTO

As history shows Hejnar PHOTO brand of Arca style plates and clamps has become synonymous with quality parts, regarding the conversion of Manfrotto® tripod heads into the versatile Arca-Swiss® style.
This time, it was the turn of the MVH502 A/AH Pro Video head to get its Arca-Swiss® compatible conversion set.

Innovative Hejnar Photo QR Clamp for Manfrotto BeFree Tripod - Preview

The Hejnar Photo family of Manfrotto® conversion clamps is richer by one new member. A few days ago a quite innovative Arca-Swiss® compatible Quick Release clamp was released, intended for  the small ball head that comes as a kit with the compact Manfrotto® BeFree tripod.

Manfrotto M229 Arca Compatible Conversion Set from Hejnar PHOTO

Hejnar PHOTO has gradually become one of the most advanced solution providers regarding the conversion of Manfrotto® tripod heads into the versatile Arca-Swiss® style.
In this respect they just introduced another Arca-Swiss® compatible conversion set, this time for  the Manfrotto® 229 3Way Super Pro studio Head.

Manfrotto SKU 393 Arca Compatible Conversion Set from Hejnar PHOTO

Hejnar PHOTO has just announced the release of yet another Arca-Swiss® compatible conversion set for Manfrotto®.
However, this time the conversion set is addressed to the old and well known predecessor of the gimbal heads, the Manfrotto SKU 393 Long Lens Monopod Bracket.

Manfrotto MHXPRO-3WG Arca Compatible Conversion Set from Hejnar PHOTO

Hejnar PHOTO has just introduced another Arca-Swiss® compatible conversion set for Manfrotto® heads, enriching their line further.

The conversion set is addressed to the new Manfrotto MHXPRO-3WG 3 Way Geared Head, which as all the recent MHXPRO heads features the popular classic RC2 Quick Release System.

Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W Arca Compatible Conversion Set from Hejnar PHOTO

Hejnar PHOTO line of Manfrotto® conversion adapters and custom quick release clamps is further enriched with one more Arca-Swiss® compatible conversion set.
The conversion set is addressed to the new Manfrotto MHXPRO 3 Way Head with friction control, featuring the classic RC2 Quick Release System.

Manfrotto M577 Arca Compatible Conversion Set from Hejnar PHOTO

Hejnar PHOTO line of Manfrotto® conversion adapters and custom quick release clamps was further expanded with three more Arca-Swiss® compatible conversion sets.
These sets are addressed to Manfrotto® heads and DV Heads featuring the 577 Rapid Connect Adapter which uses the 3433PL Mounting Plate, as well as certain Sachtler® DV fluid heads using a compatible mounting plate.

Manfrotto Introduced New Redesigned 190 and 055 Tripod Collections

Manfrotto recently launched their new and redesigned 055 tripod collection, following the release of the new 190 collection a little while ago.

The 190 and 055 series have been the choice of photography professionals and enthusiasts for many years but they started showing signs of age compared to competition.

The newly launched collections bring a lot of innovations sharing the same design characteristics but differ in tube size and hate, making the 190 the compact solution leaving the role of heavy load bearer to the 055.

Desmond Boss Adapter for Manfrotto 490 and 050 Series Ball Heads Review

A long waited Boss Adapter for the conversion of the proprietary Manfrotto® 490 and 050 series of Ball Heads in order to accept most Arca-Swiss® compatible Quick Release Clamps has finally been introduced by Desmond.

New Sunwayfoto MAC-14 Manfrotto RC2 and Arca Compatible Clamp

Sunwayfoto has recently become the second player in the Manfrotto® RC2 / Arca-Swiss® dual compatibility game, with their new 60 mm quick release clamp.
As you may recall from older reviews and update posts Desmond was the first with their Desmond DBA-1 QR Clamp more than a year ago, followed a few months ago by the lighter Desmond DBA-2 .

New Desmond DBA-2 Manfrotto RC2 and Arca Compatible Clamp

A little over a year ago I made an introduction to Desmond Photographic Distributors, USA and their mostly innovative products by reviewing the Desmond DBA-1 QR Clamp the first ever clamp accepting both Bogen® / Manfrotto® RC2 and Arca-Swiss® compatible quick release plates.

A few days ago, Desmond released the DBA-2 QR clamp not only with enhanced characteristics but with a lower price tag as well.

Manfrotto Q6 Top Lock QR Adaptor Compatibility Assessment

In concluding my presentation in the Manfrotto Q6 Top Lock Quick Release Adaptor Preview, I had expressed my admiration to the innovative design, while leaving a door open in regard of the inter-compatibility of the  Q6 quick release system with Arca-Swiss® compatible rails and plates made by other manufacturers.

Special Offers at Hejnar Photo Store

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There are four different products currently at Special Offer at the Hejnar Photo Store which may be purchased with a significant discount from 7 to 9 %.

First, if your are the happy owner of a Sony NEX-6 camera the Hejnar Photo SN-6 Modular L Bracket is at US$ 83.70 compared to US$ 90.00

Manfrotto Q6 Top Lock Quick Release Adaptor Preview

For many years I have been wondering why a pioneering manufacturer like Manfrotto, with great innovations in their account, had chosen to stick in proprietary quick release designs on their ball heads. Although these designs were very advanced at their time, they were not compatible even between them compelling both the users to have a limited choice of accessories and Manfrotto to maintain 3-4 different lines of products.
The continues expansion of the Arca-Swiss® dovetail design between competitors offered a large selection of support gear and accessories with great versatility, putting the once market leader Manfrotto almost in isolation in the ball head segment.
But it's never too late.

Manfrotto 324/327/322 RC2 Arca Compatible Conversion set from Hejnar PHOTO

Hejnar PHOTO line of Manfrotto® conversion adapters and custom quick release clamps was enriched with an other Arca-Swiss® compatible conversion set. This time the set is addressed to Manfrotto 324 / 327 / 322 Joystick Heads with the RC2 Quick Release Sytem.

New Hejnar Photo QR Clamp for Manfrotto 244 Magic Arm Preview

Hejnar Photo have released a new Arca-Swiss® compatible Quick Release clamp for Manfrotto® 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm.

Either by mounting on the 1/4"-20 socket end of the Magic Arm or by removing any existing RC system from it you can convert 244 Magic Arm to standard Arca-Swiss® connections.