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.

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.

Hejnar PHOTO F-GH1 Arca QR Clamp for Gitzo Ball Heads Preview

Soon after the Hejnar PHOTO F-GH2780QR Arca QR Clamp for Gitzo Ball Heads, Chris Hejnar has intrioduced another conversion for Gitzo® heads.

Somehow the previous model was quite large, designed specifically to fit the size of the Gitzo® GH2780QR Center ballhead with quick release.

Hejnar PHOTO F-GH2780QR Arca QR Clamp for Gitzo Ball Heads Preview

Up to now Hejnar PHOTO has successfully designed and released quite a number of conversion plates as well as clamps for various Manfrotto® heads, in order to enable the use of versatile Arca-Swiss® compatible quick release plates, rails or L brackets with them.
It was about time for Chris Hejnar to introduce a conversion for Gitzo® heads, with a new replacement clamp designed specifically to fit the Gitzo® GH2780QR Center ballhead with quick release.

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.

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.

New Improved Sunwayfoto DDH-02i & DDH-03i Panning Clamps Preview

Earlier this month Sunwayfoto has announced the release of the Improved (as denoted by the i at the end of the model names) DDH-02i and DDH-03i Panning Quick Release Clamps.

Both Clamps retain the size and the lightweight characteristics of their predecessors, (which were fully previewed and reviewed in the past) with some changes that promise to improve functionality and durability.

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.

Unique Hejnar PHOTO Arca QR Clamp for Manfrotto 490 and 050 Series Ball Heads

Chris Hejnar of Hejnar PHOTO has been engaged for quite a long time with the design and production of conversion plates for various Manfrotto heads, in order to eneble the mounting of an existing Hejnar PHOTO Arca-Swiss® compatible quick release clamp.

New Arca Conversion for Manfrotto 400 Geared Head by Hejnar PHOTO

It seems there is an increasing adoption of the truly versatile Arca-Swiss® rail and plate system between the medium and large frame camera users.

After the very successful Manfrotto 405/410 Geared Head Arca conversion set, Hejnar PHOTO has recently released a conversion adapter with Arca compatible clamp for the all mighty (in volume and weight) Manfrotto 400 Precision Geared Head.

How to Upgrade Triopo GT-3228X8C Tripod with Retractable Steel Spikes

In my opinion, the most desirable upgrade on an older version Triopo GT-3228X8C Carbon Fiber Traveler Tripod would be to have Rubber feet with Retractable Steel Spikes.
Following my statement in the Triopo Tripod Spare Parts & Accessories Reference article, I have prepared step by step instructions of how it can be performed and what tools etc are needed for this upgrade.

Desmond DBA-1 Bogen/Manfrotto - Arca Clamp Review

Having been a Manfrotto® fan myself, for quite some time in the past, I can understand the dilemma of numerous Manfrotto gear users that would like to taste the freedom of an Arca-Swiss® compatible system, but on the other hand are very thoughtful of their investment. By jumping to an Arca-Swiss compatible system changing only a clamp or the ball head will not be enough. All extra camera and lens plates purchased will be useless.