Desmond DAC-60 60mm QR Clamp 3/8" w 1/4" Adapter & Level Arca-Swiss Compatible for Tripod Head Quick Release

Perfect clamp that fits my Peak Design base on my camera

Added to the mount of my current NEEWER trip N55CL and it couldn't tighten as the edge of the handle rubs on the tripod... So close!!!

Works perfect.

I'm pretty darn impressed with this little arca-swiss clamp. I used this to replace the quick-release clamp that was already installed on my Induro ball head. I really wanted to switch over to a Peak Design Slide Lite strap, wear it as a cross-body carry, but also retain easy tripod functionality. So, the easiest way to do that was to convert my tripod over to arca-swiss and get the Peak Design plate and strap. I decided on this Desmond 60mm plate and I'm quite pleased. Quality seems excellent. The pieces feel extremely nice, machining is solid, and the knob turns very smoothly but still has excellent engagement. It fits the Peak Design plate perfectly. Coming from a "quick-release" snap-in style plate (similar to the Manfrotto style) I was thinking this system would be slower and more cumbersome. It is admittedly a LITTLE BIT slower as you have to tighten it manually instead of it just snapping in, but I find the process of tightening manually more reassuring and satisfying. My old plate/clamp would sometimes "miss" and not grab the plate. Now I don't have to worry about that; when it's in it's in. It comes with a 1/4"-20 countersunk stainless screw and a reducer if you need to use a 3/8" screw. My screw was about 1/4" too long for my ball head so I cut it down a bit and all is well with the world. The clamp has so far been rock-solid and I feel very confident with it; even more so than the factory Induro quick-release plate I had before.

Instead of spending a ridiculous amount of money on something new when I have a great tripod for my needs, this little piece allowed me to use my set of the Peak Design Capture. Only downside is the piece I took off to make this work had a second level for when you need to take photos in portrait layout. Can’t be too expensive to add, 5 stars if this ever gets added. Pretty simple install of removing the old piece, screw in the included adapter, then screw on new