The Desmond FPOD-1I Tabletop Pod for Ball Headsfrom Desmond FPOD-1I Tabletop Pod for Ball Headsis a tabletop base for ball heads and other tripod heads with a 3/8"-16 base. It can be used for positioning your camera on a table, desk, or even the floor for a low-angle perspective. The CNC-machined aluminum plate features removable feet, and has multiple 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 threaded sockets for adding a variety of accessories.

Load Capacity: 22 lb    3/8"-16 Mounting Stud with Thumbwheel    Seven 1/4"-20 Threaded Sockets    Four 3/8"-16 Threaded Sockets    CNC-Machined Aluminum    Removable Feet

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this plate work with the Gitzo GH3750QR Series 3 head?

A: The Gitzo head has an Arca Swiss Quick Release, are all Arca Swiss releases the same size or do the come in different sizes? The plate that comes with the Gitzo Head is listed as 56.0 mm length by 54.0 mm width. I've linked the head below. Thanks,

Q: 2. What is the load capacity?

A: This has a Load Capacity of 44 lbs / 20kg.

Q: 3. will this work for my canon 5d mark iv with 24-70mm lens? do i need something else or does it screw right into the base of the camera?

A: In most use cases this would be sufficient for a Canon 5D Mk IV with a 24-70 f/2.8 (approximately 3.5lbs), but on an uneven surface or at an angle, the resulting torque from the camera/lens combination might overpower the ballhead. With your specific combination, I would also advise against using the Manfrotto 259B extension as it would result in a very high center of gravity, making it prone to tipping over. The camera simply screws into the Manfrotto 492 ball head, but you could consider a quick release system like the Manfrotto 323 to simplify/speed up the mounting process: https://bhpho.to/39OdhHl

Q: 4. I have a Manfrotto 057 ball head with 410PL plate & want to convert to Arca Swiss. Will this adaptor work?

A: The 057 head has not been specifically tested with the Desmond DBAD Female to Male Boss Adapter but based on use with other 410PL compatible heads, it should be compatible.

Q: 5. Is a Swarovski ATM 80 spotting scope too heavy to mount onto this micro-head and window pod mount?

A: Hi,I'm using this kit with a weight of 4 kgAnd it's perfect.Amir

Q: 6. What is the length of this bolt? I need a longer one than the one supplied with my FSB6II 75mm bowl.

A: The Sachtler Hot Pod 75mm Adapter Ring Kit for Select FSB Fluid Heads (B&H#SAAKFSB) has a bolt that is roughly 60mm long. It is therefore substantially longer than the Sachtler Tie-Down Bolt (B&H# SASKO12E0403) that is the standard choice for the Sachtler FSB 2, FSB 4, FSB 6, FSB 6T, FSB 8, and FSB 8T fluid heads: https://bhpho.to/3vCSzny

Q: 7. Is this compatible with MeFoto tripod?

A: As the ballheads on MeFOTO tripods have Arca-type quick release clamps, yes, the Desmond DAL-1 QR L Plate would be compatible for use with MeFOTO tripods.

Q: 8. Will this work for the BA-0 Ball Mount? They look almost exactly like the BA-106 Ball Mounts, just want to make sure before I purchase!

A: The Oben RP-5 Quick Release Plate for BA-106A and BA-106T Ball Heads will not work with the Oben BA-0 Ball Head. The BA-0 Ball Head uses the Oben RP-10 Quick Release Plate, BH #OBRP10 (https://bhpho.to/3htvU6F).

Q: 9. Is there something just opposite to this available that allows Manfrotto plates on Arca ball heads?

A: Search the b&h website. There are some clamps that will fit both arca and Manfrotto. The problem with manfrotto ball heads is they use a proprietary joint between the ball stem and the clamp. This is why I needed the adapter. So if you get a clamp that fits both it might mount on an arca ball stem without an adapter.

Q: 10. Can it be installed on a RRS ball head?

A: You can install this ProMediaGear GT2 Tomahawk Gimbal Attachment for Ball Heads with a Really Right Stuff Ball Head which uses a twist lock on its quick release.