The Desmond DBA-01 clamp is the perfect bridge between the two quick release systems, allowing one to easily and seemlessly use both Arca and RC2 plates on the same clamp.. More...
Hejnar Photo Arca Clamp for Manfrotto 496RC2
Own a Manfrotto 494, 496, 498 or 054 series ball head and want to use the Arca Swiss quick release system? Google Arca clamps and the bounty of models are vast. But look closely and there is rare mention of Manfrotto in the compatibility specs. More...
Gitzo G1077M & Kirk Acra-Swiss Conversion
The G1077M is part of the Gitzo Classic Center Ball Head series, originally marketed as a petite head for travelers and matched to their carbon fiber Mountaineer tripods. I bought one in 2004 for globe trekking with a G1028 Mountaineer. More...
Domke F-5XC Review
The Domke F-5XC Large Shoulder Bag continues my quest for the perfect bag to protect my gear while looking inconspicuous and feeling comfy. More...
M-Audio BX5 D2 Review
Studio monitors have a lot in common with home stereo speakers: they are both used to play back music and look very similar. What's the difference? More...
Audioengine D1 Review
DAC stands for digital-to-analog converter, a device that turns the ones and zeros of digital music into electrical signals for reproduction by amplifiers and speakers. All computers have a built-in DAC but quality is generally poor. More...
Think Tank Retrospective 7 Review
Camera bags are as close to a "man purse" as I dare tread. And, I sheepishly admit, I own more camera bags than my wife owns purses. It's my eternal quest for the perfect bag to protect my toys while looking good and being comfy. More...
