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M635_Guy Offline • • • • Upload & Sell: On p.1 #1 · Sunwayfoto DT-01 Monopod Head and DDH-2 Panning Head Review I'd purchased a monopod because I was going to do some serious traveling over a five-week period: Beijing, Tokyo and Kamakura followed by a swing through Vienna, Bratislava, Prague, Budapest and Paris. I knew I'd be in a lot of dark places that wouldn't allow tripods, so I decided to get a monopod. I didn't like the handling or flexibility of bolting the camera/lens directly to the monopod, so I decided to get a monopod head with a clamp. But adding a clamp also made me realize that the L-plate on my body runs side-to-side and the foot plate on my beloved 80-200 f/2.8 runs back-to-front, which means I'd have to rotate the plate on the head when I wanted to use the 80-200. The alternative is a panning clamp for the head. The folks at Sunwayfoto offered to let me test their latest head and clamp setup, and in summary I can say I love them. Great quality, easy handing and very small size made me really enthusiastic about using the monopod (which is a Sirui P-326). I've put a full review on my blog: http://enthusiastphotographer.com/2012/07/22/sunwayfoto-ddh-02-and-dt-01-review/ You can also see my first thoughts and a few other photos comparing their standard panning clamp to the DDH-02: http://enthusiastphotographer.com/2012/05/23/sunwayfoto-monopod-head/ Some pix: Sunwayfoto DT-01 Monopod Head by e24mpwr, on Flickr Sunwayfoto DDH-02 Panning Clamp by e24mpwr, on Flickr DT-01 Monopod Head with DDH-02 panning clamp by e24mpwr, on Flickr DT-01 Monopod Head with DDH-02 panning clamp by e24mpwr, on Flickr For the purposes of full disclosure, this setup (except the monopod) was provided to me by Sunwayfoto for review. If you've read my blog, I hope you believe that I'm a very straightforward guy - I say what I think, I admit what I don't know and I'd never let anything sway my review of a product: It works or it doesn't. I like it or I don't. I hate fiddly stuff and poor design, and I'll never hold back on those issues. I always try to be fair, whichever way that cuts. That said I'm just an enthusiast, not a pro. Any feedback or insight appreciated. Jul 23, 2012 at 03:14 AM

CPWarner Offline • • • Upload & Sell: On p.1 #2 · Sunwayfoto DT-01 Monopod Head and DDH-2 Panning Head Review Interesting, The DDH-02 seems like it would be an excellent match to my Gitzo traveler and Markins Q3. Jul 24, 2012 at 09:08 PM

M635_Guy Offline • • • • Upload & Sell: On p.1 #3 · Sunwayfoto DT-01 Monopod Head and DDH-2 Panning Head Review CPWarner wrote: Interesting, The DDH-02 seems like it would be an excellent match to my Gitzo traveler and Markins Q3. If you'd like to peek at one, I could mail it to you if you'll mail it back. If you read my review, I also have their larger panning clamp, which I could toss in as well. I'd just ask you to cover the cost of shipping to send the two. Honestly, if you're in a traveler setup, there is nothing quite like the DDH-02 I've seen. Much better than the panning clamps with big knobs sticking out. Just PM with your address, etc. if you're interested. Aug 24, 2012 at 07:09 PM

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CPWarner Offline • • • Upload & Sell: On p.1 #4 · Sunwayfoto DT-01 Monopod Head and DDH-2 Panning Head Review M635_Guy wrote: CPWarner wrote: Interesting, The DDH-02 seems like it would be an excellent match to my Gitzo traveler and Markins Q3. If you'd like to peek at one, I could mail it to you if you'll mail it back. If you read my review, I also have their larger panning clamp, which I could toss in as well. I'd just ask you to cover the cost of shipping to send the two. Honestly, if you're in a traveler setup, there is nothing quite like the DDH-02 I've seen. Much better than the panning clamps with big knobs sticking out. Just PM with your address, etc. if you're interested. Wow, that is quite a generous offer. I really appreciate it, but, I already got one! The DDH-02 is perfectly sized for the Markins Q3T, and I have been enjoying it. I added a photo below to show how the DDH-02 looks on the Q3T. I use it with micro four thirds gear, which it is perfectly sized for. I also have the RRS panning clamp which is permanently mounted on my Arca Swiss Z1 at this point. The RRS clamp was rather large on the Q3T. This is much better. Cliff Sunwayfoto DDH-02 on Markins Q3T Aug 25, 2012 at 01:23 PM

Beni Offline • • • • • Upload & Sell: On p.1 #5 · Sunwayfoto DT-01 Monopod Head and DDH-2 Panning Head Review The panning lever on the clamp looks a lot easier to use than the RRS version which is way too small to apply proper lock, especially in vertical. Aug 25, 2012 at 05:18 PM

CPWarner Offline • • • Upload & Sell: On p.1 #6 · Sunwayfoto DT-01 Monopod Head and DDH-2 Panning Head Review I have never had any issue with locking the panning lever on RRS panning clamp. The panning knob on the RRS is nearly the size of the clamp knob on the Sunwayfoto clamp and it has nice knurling on it. Cliff Aug 25, 2012 at 06:24 PM

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