Desmond D290 Double 90° Right Angle Clamp Review

The Desmond D290 double 90° right angle quick release clamp is undoubtedly an innovative or better put an one of a kind product in its field.

There have been many ways of attaching two rails perpendicular to each other. Either involving screws or angled blocks, or a combination of both, as well as QR clamps.

Desmond DAC-X1 Skeleton Quick Release Clamp Review

Up to now Desmond QR Clamps were classified in my mind as flat, solid, robust products justifying some compromises in appearance and weight due to their low budget pricing.
Somehow, when I first saw the drawings of the new Desmond DAC-X1 QR Clamp, I was first surprised and second I figured that it would cost at least double than its siblings. Well that's not the case.

Desmond DAC-25 Mini QR Clamp with Strap Bosses & Dovetail Review

Among many new items recently, Desmond released a tiny but nonetheless innovative quick release clamp, maintaining Arca-Swiss® compatibility both on top and bottom.

Desmond DAC-25 is a multipurpose mini QR clamp featuring three Strap Bosses according to Desmond (or simply Strap Loops) and an extra dovetail at the bottom.

A Full Series of Video Bowl Risers available from Desmond

DV Head leveling via half balls, either directly attached at the bottom of a fluid DV head or as an addendum to a flat based DV head, is common sense to videographers.

Large Video Tripods equipped with 75 or 100 mm bowls are a must to operate this heads. Nonetheless, in the recent years more and more Systematic carbon fibre tripods in circulation feature a Video Bowl as an option.

So far so good.
What if we don't have either? Or if the situation does not permit / allow for a large Video and/or Systematic tripod?

Then the use of a Hi-Hat could come in rescue.
But still if even a Hi-Hat is too much?

Desmond Index Stop Bars Review

Index Stop Bars are included in Desmond's arsenal for quite some time now but missed appropriate attention up to now. As expected from a brand like Desmond they meet good quality standards addressing the budget minded segment of the photographic support industry.

Desmond DBC-50 50mm Dual Subtend QR Clamp Review

Desmond succeeded to surprise me once again, with the introduction of a Dual Subtend Quick Release Clamp at the weight and price of a common single QR clamp.

Desmond DBC-50 is a dual subtend clamp featuring two individually regulated opposing jaws, that promise compatibility with virtually any Arca-Swiss® compatible rail or plate combination clamped over and under.

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.

Desmond Affordable Long Tele Lens Support Kit Preview

A nice and very affordable Long Lens Support Bracket has been introduced as a kit, by Desmond Photographic Distributors. As expected from Desmond the kit has nothing to be jealous of  known brand name kits with a quadruple price tag.

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.

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.

Announcement of Desmond DAC-383 and DAC-42 Quick Release Clamps

The new Desmond DAC-383 is a 38 mm quick release clamp with 3 strap bosses (loops) thus the model name 383. Besides the strap loops though the clamp bottom features also an RRS® compatible dovetail which allows it to be clamped on another clamp.

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 Desmond DBH Tension Control Ball Head - Updated

After the introduction of a full line of Arca-Swiss® compatible Quick Release Clamps, it was inevitable for Desmond Photographic Distribution, USA to introduce a matching in many respects ball head.

The just released Desmond DBH Ball Head does not resemble to the majority of ball heads which follow the Arca-Swiss® concept and design pattern.
It differs a lot by following a concept introduced by Gitzo® ball heads some years ago, which exercises pressure to the ball-head ball sideways, counterbalanced by an opposing spring.

This design promises a very smooth operation and precise tension control, featuring an oversized comfort-grip control knob, independently adjustable tension control and an independent pan lock knob.

Desmond DACH-01 50mm Handle QR Clamp Special Offer

A quick release clamp that has escaped my attention for a long time is the Desmond DACH-01. I can justify that in a way, as I'm not so involved with Video, but now it simply cannot remain unnoticed.

New Budget Line of Nodal Slides and Multipurpose Rails from Desmond

The Desmond Photographic Distribution U.S.A. team has been busy this summer.
Proof of this fact is that they have just introduced a new line of Arca-Swiss® compatible Rails under the Desmond brand name.
Two Nodal / Macro Slides with lengths 120 mm and 180 mm and two Multipurpose Rails with lengths 200 mm and 250 mm; constitute a line that can cover most average needs.

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.

Dedicated Modular L Plates for Fujifilm X-PRO1 and X-100/S from Desmond

After the release of custom quick release plates for Canon EOS 5DMkIII and EOS 7D and Nikon D700 and D800 cameras, Desmond Photographic Distributors have enriched their collection with Dedicated modular L Plates with hand Grip for the very popular Fujifilm X-PRO1 and X-100/S compact mirrorless cameras.

Desmond Discal QR Clamp Series on Promotion

The Desmond Discal Series of Arca-Swiss® compatible quick release clamps was announced in October 2013 and finally released last January.

As I had described in the New Line of User Serviceable QR Clamps Announced by Desmond article back then; this series introduced an innovative design, which besides the Disc shape, featured a moving jaw mechanism, that can be dis-assembled without special tools.

Desmond DAL-02 Universal Modular L Plate Review

Along with the release of a number of Custom Arca-Swiss® compatible Quick Release plates and L Plates for Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm cameras, Desmond Photographic Distributors have enriched their collection with DAL-02 a Universal Modular L Plate this time.

There are two details in the L Plate design that differentiates it from the majority of universal plates. One easily spotted and one not so obvious unless you get tipped off.

Desmond DAC-02 60mm Quick Release Clamp Review

DAC-02 is another nice Arca-Swiss® compatible quick release clamp complementing the Desmond clamp range .
It is a little larger than DAC-01 Quick Release Clamp reviewed recently, featuring a jaw length of 6 cm instead.