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Gear Karma.  Reunited and it feels so good!

Gear Karma. Reunited and it feels so good!

Posted by Acratech on 26th Jun 2019

Last month Aeon Jones posted in our Acratech Photographers Group to let everyone know that he found a tripod with an Acratech head while photographing in the California Desert. He asked for sp … read more
Long Lens Photography

Long Lens Photography

31st May 2019

When you first use a large telephoto lens, there’s no better feeling. The photos produced from a 500mm or 600mm always look great, and for many photographers, they are the pinnacle of imaging technolo … read more
Designing a Better Ballhead

Designing a Better Ballhead

Posted by Patricia Sullivan on 25th Apr 2019

Long long ago and far, far away in the suburbs of L.A......well really about 20 years ago, Scott Dordick was on a mission to make himself a ball head that was strong light and impervious to the elemen … read more
Acratech Ball Head vs Truck, Ice, Dirt and Water

Acratech Ball Head vs Truck, Ice, Dirt and Water

Posted by Patricia Sullivan on 19th Apr 2019

We often get asked questions likeHow much will it hold?How does it hold up to cold weather?What if it gets dirty?How do I clean it?Well this video shows how well it holds up.Enjoy. … read more
Respecting the Environment and Photography

Respecting the Environment and Photography

Posted by Patricia Sullivan on 19th Mar 2019

Here in Southern California, spring has sprung and the Super Bloom is on. Flowers are blooming and Painted Ladies are migrating.I had a post on Butterflies and Wildflowers and came upon an article … read more
Not all tripod heads are equal.

Not all tripod heads are equal.

Posted by Leigh Diprose and Scott Dordick on 29th Jan 2019

When it comes to tripod heads, not all are equal. Ball-heads are often the most sought after pieces of equipment as they offer flexibility, lightweight construction, and versatility. When breaking … read more
Price Increase

Price Increase

Posted by Scott Dordick on 8th Dec 2018

When we started production of our first tripod heads in 2001, we sought to craft a durable and reliable product with unparalleled features for our customers. Since then this intent has been behind … read more
Panoramic Photography

Panoramic Photography

Posted by Leigh Diprose and Scott Dordick on 2nd Oct 2018

When traversing the environment locally or internationally sometimes a wide-angle lens isn’t wide enough to tell the full story. To truly capture the splendor of the scene sometimes you need help w … read more
How to Photograph The Milky Way

How to Photograph The Milky Way

Posted by Leigh Diprose on 24th Jul 2018

How to Photograph The Milky WayPhotographing our closest disk-shaped galaxy has mesmerized many photographers and observers including Galileo Galilei, who was first to distinguish the individual c … read more