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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Use a ball-head on your tripod.One of the biggest macro tips we can provide is to use a ball-head, like the Arcatech GP Ball-Head. When using one of these versatile heads, you can position and rep … read more

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