Nice clamp. I think I'd be tempted if there was an anti-twist plate
involved. I recently converted my Manfrotto stuff to use their
anti-twist plates and that has made a big difference in stability of
vertical shots. But I don't remember paying this much for them
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554160-REG/Manfrotto_200PLARCH_14_200PLARCH_14_Architectural_Anti_Twist_Quick.html>
Chuck Norcutt
On 1/24/2012 7:04 PM, Moose wrote:
>
>
> Recently, I ran across some Chinese made A-S products at more reasonable
> prices. I bought a combo of Desmond clamp and
> Fotopro plate for $30, including shipping. I bought them from a US seller on
> the 'Bay.
> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/200652788619?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT>
> The same seller also sells on Amazon, but didn't have the same deal.
>
> The clamp was very stiff on one side at first. The seller promptly offered a
> refund, but I was able to work it out with
> a little lube and lots of manipulation. I think it's probably a one off
> problem. I would buy another from him if I
> decide on this system. Although I've not used other A-S stuff, I can't see
> anything missing in these. Nicely made, with
> safety stops on the plate and level on the clamp.
>
> Comparing it to the system I've been using is a mixed bag. The Velbon system
> is much quicker on and off. The A-S is
> slower than I had anticipated, with all that twisting, but rock solid. Velbon
> plates are smaller and held in solidly on
> one end, but only by a small contact point of a cam on a slightly soft metal
> plate, so not as solid.
>
> I've put the clamp on my primary tripod and removed the Velbon plates from
> the DSLRs. Next serious shooting day will
> tell the tale.
>
> Q. R. Moose
>
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