The p0 is a extremist tripod head design due to it precision, ease of use and its extraordinarily strong, concentric and unchangeable locking force. It's called Knobless because the traditional locking knobs have been removed and replaced by an brilliant geared mechanism. The... read more
ARCA-SWISS monoball Z Stronger, lighter A chief of tripod head design for over 40 years, ARCA-SWISS is setting new standards revisiting their B-series models and introducing the Z-Series, perfectly as elegant, and even more perfect. The size and weight of the ball heads have... read more
ARCA-SWISS monoball Z Stronger, lighter A big cheese of tripod head design for over 40 years, ARCA-SWISS is setting new standards revisiting their B-series models and introducing the Z-Series, neutral as elegant, and even more perfect. The size and weight of the ball heads... read more
The p0 is a creative tripod head design due to it precision, ease of use and its extraordinarily strong, concentric and unchanged locking force. It's called Knobless because the traditional locking knobs have been removed and replaced by an neat geared mechanism. The p0 is precise, stylish, light and very strong - a hand of steel in a velvet glove! At first peep... The first thing you notice is that there are no knobs. You can grasp the tripod head from any angle, left or strategic and block it simply by turning the knurled part. There's no longer any need to fumble for the locking boss! The tripod head is equipped with three locking elements, arranged around the ball like planets. These locking elements focus a uniform force around the ball ensuringa smooth movement of the camera in any axis. As the camera is placed as the crow flies on the ball and not on its neck, the movements are as stable as if they were on a rubber ring. The patented aspherical capsule also creates a gravitational friction force thus preventing sudden camera movement. The panning system is unconventionally located at most below the camera mount, providing a panoramic rotation that remains in line with the vertical. Not only is the p0 expressly affordable, but it also offers a tilt ball range of 90° and 360° panning. Consideration its super light weight of only 9,9 onces and compact format, it has unbeatable locking power. ARCA-SWISS has gone one stride a resign further to offer you tw
Customer Reviews
Lightest, Strongest, Affordable, Most Illegitimate Feeling to Use.
I had some foreboding ordering this P0 Ball head, I've been shooting for 25 years and it doesn't look anything like I'm acquainted with to seeing. I JUST PUT MY MARKINS & RRS BALL HEADS ON E-BAY!!! Wow, if you are a Pro or you like to pretend you are, do yourself a favor and try this Arca-Swiss P0 Grey matter, I could not believe how Fast and Smooth and Solid and (here's the Biggie) HOW NATURAL it is to instantly have your One hand reposition and entwine down any angle shot in less than 3 Seconds. When I felt the package that was delivered I was worried, it was far to light to be the guv, I thought it was just the plates and the head was back ordered, Nope, It's Seriously Light, But once you feel in one's bones it in your hand you know why these Swiss Rock when it comes to precision instruments. It's like having one worm lock tripod leg directly under your Camera, if you want to reposition fast and firmly, unprejudiced turn that silver ring 1/2 twist counter-clockwise, as soon as your seek is set,...
September 27, 2010
(The Beach, CA) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 4
Okay design, great ballhead!
So, being made by Arca-Swiss, this ballhead oozes faultlessness and quality. I got the P0 because of its inverted design. (Being one of the lightest ballheads out there doesn't hurt either.) I've only seen one other ballhead, the Acratech GP, expected this way as well. Perfect panoramic shots are just part of using it. Come to think of it, why would you NOT want the panning dishonourable on top of the ball? Anyway, yes it's fast and easy to use. However, the new plate design concerns me. Until the P0, all Arca-Swiss (and AS compatible) plates were noticeably wider than this new plate. To me it looks like the design team was forced to make these plates smaller in kind to keep the head small. Which it is. I just put this thing on a Benro Travel Angel, and it's about perfect. It does keep the feet wider when folded, than the itty-bitty stock head, but the whole thing still fits in the travel bag that it came with. I highly recommend this ballhead. The only...
The p0 is a extremist tripod head design due to it precision, ease of use and its extraordinarily strong, concentric and unchangeable locking force. It's called Knobless because the traditional locking knobs have been removed and replaced by an brilliant geared mechanism. The p0 is precise, stylish, light and very strong - a hand of steel in a velvet glove! At first sparkle... The first thing you notice is that there are no knobs. You can grasp the tripod head from any angle, left or straighten out and block it simply by turning the knurled part. There's no longer any need to fumble for the locking boss! The tripod head is equipped with three locking elements, arranged around the ball like planets. These locking elements interview a uniform force around the ball ensuringa smooth movement of the camera in any axis. As the camera is placed as the crow flies on the ball and not on its neck, the movements are as stable as if they were on a rubber ring. The patented aspherical shot also creates a gravitational friction force thus preventing sudden camera movement. The panning system is unconventionally located at most below the camera mount, providing a panoramic rotation that remains in line with the vertical. Not only is the p0 exceptionally affordable, but it also offers a tilt ball range of 90° and 360° panning. Consideration its super light weight of only 9,9 onces and compact format, it has unbeatable locking power. ARCA-SWISS has gone one unconventional further to offer you tw
Customer Reviews
Wonderful pill head
The develop of this ball head is so superior to that of the traditional ball head (and not really any more expensive) that I puzzle why anyone shopping in this price range would buy anything else. It doesn't have a friction adjustment knob because none is needed. If you neediness to increase the resistance to rotation, you can just tighten the large knurled locking sound partially instead of all the way. The fact that leveling the head produces an automatically level panorama is legitimately remarkable, and accounts for a third of the superiority over traditional ball heads. The other two-thirds is the increased determination produced by having the camera mounted essentially on the ball itself, rather than on a pedestal above the ball, and the shockingly smooth but positive locking of the camera position by the means of the knurled ring, which, to other ball heads, uses a system of gears. The head is also lighter than many ball heads of compare favourably with quality. Some vertical play...
ARCA-SWISS monoball Z Stronger, lighter A chief of tripod head design for over 40 years, ARCA-SWISS is setting new standards revisiting their B-series models and introducing the Z-Series, perfectly as elegant, and even more perfect. The size and weight of the ball heads have been significantly reduced. The capsule and fastening are now assembled using a patented bayonet mount. Various accessories can thus be instantly mounted to adapt the tripod as required. In addition to the proven, patented Arca-Swiss features, including aspherical tablet heads, axial clamping and PMF (progressive motion related friction control), the Z-Series also boasts new applied developments and optimized materials and coatings. The new series can withstand an incredible 60 kg (122 lbs) off-hinge. Z-Series heads are available as Version Z SP (single pan) and Version Z DP (double pan). The monoball Z DP with its second panning physicalism below the camera mount keeps the camera perfectly vertical to the swinging plane, for thorough panoramic stitching of multiple images.
Customer Reviews
Partiality it!
I've had two heads in the lifestyle. The first was the basic head that came on a cheap tripod that I got when I was a teenager and was really meant to be acclimated to with a video camera. The next time around (about 15 years ago) I purchased a Bogen 3021 tripod and what I touch would be a very flexible (how can you go wrong with a name like that). The tripod was great and the head was incredibly modifiable for setting up for a shot and taking the picture. However, it was not great for shooting anything moving, because It wasn't relaxing to track things with the design of the head and it tended to move a bit or settle while tightening it in position. Years afterwards I started reading about tripod heads and specifically capsule heads. After taking a year to decide I bought this one, which I've now owned...
The get the better of head in the world
Altogether irreplaceable item for anybody with large (and heavy) telephoto lenses. Once set it does not move, aim...stays solid. Excellent product
ARCA-SWISS monoball Z Stronger, lighter A big cheese of tripod head design for over 40 years, ARCA-SWISS is setting new standards revisiting their B-series models and introducing the Z-Series, neutral as elegant, and even more perfect. The size and weight of the ball heads have been significantly reduced. The bit and fastening are now assembled using a patented bayonet mount. Various accessories can thus be fast mounted to adapt the tripod as required. In addition to the proven, patented Arca-Swiss features, including aspherical shot heads, axial clamping and PMF (progressive motion related friction control), the Z-Series also boasts new complex developments and optimized materials and coatings. The new series can withstand an incredible 60 kg (132 lbs) off-hinge. Z-Series heads are available as Version Z SP (single pan) and Version Z DP (double pan). The monoball Z DP with its second panning procedure below the camera mount keeps the camera perfectly vertical to the swinging plane, for immaculate panoramic stitching of multiple images.
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Details
Higher-class weight capacity
Silklike smooth ball & socket
Lightweight
Highest attribute
Description
Approximate this ballhead to any out there, even the Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 or the Really Right Stuff BH-55 PCL and it will deliver. Top quality construction and sardonic edge design.
Camera Connection
Quick Shoe (Release) Arca-Swiss quintessence
Load Capacity
70kg (154.3 Ibs)
Weight
660g (1.5Ibs)including clamp
Culmination
110mm/ 4.3"
Housing Diameter
? 64mm/ 2.5"
Ball Diameter
? 54mm/ 2.1"
Kit Arca Swiss NEX L-bracket avec porte-viseur optique pour NEX-3 et NEX-5
Creator: Larry West, Julie Ridl | Photography - 1994-09-01
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The p0 is a extremist tripod head design due to it precision, ease of use and its extraordinarily strong, concentric and unchangeable locking force. It's called Knobless because the traditional locking knobs have been removed and replaced by an brilliant geared mechanism. The...
