Arca Swiss C1 Cube Tripod Head CP ClicPan with Quickset Classic Device

ARCA-SWISS C1 Cube CP clicPan is reputed to be one of the best tripod heads in the world and its unique design makes it immediately recognizable.
It is a best seller, and a favourite of the most renowned photographers: its patented design and robustness are acclaimed by the most demanding among them. The Cube is a geared tripod head which provides fine and completely secure positioning of all camera types through a combination of high-precision movements.

Efficient, gear-driven tilts
The perpendicular levelling cradles, each with a tilt range of +/- 30°, have their axes of rotation close to the optical centre of the camera. Their adjustment therefore has very little effect on framing and perspective, which means setting-up is now faster than ever. The controls are so easy and instinctive to use that both axes can be adjusted at the  same time with a minimum of corrections. Each axis can be moved by a pair of knobs which can be used together for heavy cameras, or separately when operating in tight spaces. A separate friction control is provided for each axis, for ease of use when working with the lightest or heaviest of loads. The Cube’s geared controls are self-locking, so when a change is needed, simply turn a control knob to make a change then release it.

90° Tilt movement:
With a combination of the base manual tilt and the top geared tilt, the Cube can be moved into extreme positions. A feature of the C1 Cube is the ability to open up like a clamshell to allow for vertical shooting without an L-bracket, or to increase the degree to which you can pitch and roll the camera. The Cube base is hinged and is secured with a locking knob. Once unlocked, the Cube may be opened manually and relocked at 60° to the horizontal. To achieve the final vertical position, the geared tilt control can fine tune the camera position beyond 90°. Overhead views may be achieved in this same position, using top pan to rotate the camera upwards.

Dual Panning mechanisms:
Manual base panning permits initial alignment of the camera with the subject. A second, top panning movement sited above the levellers gives precise and stable rotation once all is levelled horizontally. A scale graduated in degrees enables control of the rotation angle. It is manually operated as standard fit: additionally, two options are available:

- The gp option provides a fine geared control of rotation (gp = geared pan)
- The cp option provides panning in pre-set selectable steps (cp = clicPan®)

Both panning mechanisms can be locked with levers.

Large and visible level controls:
Two large, clear and easy-to-read bubble levels are located on the top plate.

Solid design and handmade, high-quality assembly:
The Cube is machined from solid, aeronautical quality aluminium which gives lightness and robustness. It weights around 1 kg (2.2 lb.) and can support a load of up to 40 kg (88 lb.).

ARCA-SWISS makes no compromise on quality:
The Cube is manufactured and assembled by hand with the greatest care to ensure an outstanding experience and many years of pleasure when using it.

cp - clicPan® (top panning in angular steps):
The clicPan® is a low-profile and lightweight mechanism which provides a variable interval top panning base. It can be easily switched from free to angular, step-by-step
rotation. 10 positions can be selected on a setting ring - 40° (9 steps), 30° (12 steps), 24° (15 steps), 20° (18 steps), 15° (24 steps), 12° (30 steps), 10° (36 steps), 7.5° (48 steps), 6° (60 stops) with an off position for free panning movement. Once a setting is chosen, the camera will pan in equal increments, and give a tactile and audible clic as it stops at each set step. The graduated scale around the edge of the base shows the exact angle turned through and a locking lever prevents further movement of the panning base.

Classic quick-release:
The Classic quick-release has two channels, which make it compatible with Classic ARCA-SWISS plates (the most widely used) as well as plates made to the new, narrower & lighter monoball®Fix standard. When used with monoball®Fix plates, two pins on its base prevent any unintended slippage of the camera. Tightening is done by a simple screw knob with which the photographer can ensure the camera is properly and securely fixed in position. It is equipped with a target bubble level to visualize levelling. We recommend the use of original ARCA-SWISS plates, but the Classic quickrelease is also compatible with different plates made to ARCA-SWISS Classic standards, although tolerances may vary between brands.

WARNING: The Fliplock Device is intended for use only with genuine Arca Swiss plates & brackets. Third party 'Arca Fit' products are not supported and may void the warranty if used.