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

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.

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!!!

The only thing I hated about the Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT tripod was the proprietary clamp on the SBH-250 ball head. All my other tripods are arca-swiss compatible and I keep arca-swiss plates and l-brackets on my cameras. This is just what I needed to now have compatibility with all ball heads. I did use a different screw than what came with the clamp, I thought it would add more security when I use big lenses. I really like this clamp and I'm very glad I changed out the proprietary Vanguard one. I have used other Desmond products and I think you get a great product for a good price.

I now have the DAC installed on my Manfroto MHXPRO Ball Head. It seems to fit very solidly with the supplied mounting screw which is the same size but a tad longer than the Manfroto screw. The bottom of the Manfroto bracket is machined to fir into a 3/8" groove whereas the DAC is perfectly flat, but the connection with the screw seems very solid. Will give it a good try and report back if it doesn't stay solidly "glued" into place. The bracket itself seems very well made, and I think it will work very well.