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Arca Swiss Monoball Ball and Socket P0 with Quickset Classic Device

The Arca-Swiss Monoball P0 Tripod Head with Panning System is a unique knobless tripod head featuring a design that abandons traditional locking knobs and replaces them with a three-elements geared locking system.

Sku: ARC801214 Manufacturer SKU: 801214

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Excl. Vat: £290.00 Incl. Vat: £348.00
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The Arca Swiss Monoball P0 with Classic Quick Release is an unconventional ballhead built with portability, simple functionality and performance in mind. Its minimalist design is indicative of its ease of operation. The Monoball P0 has an inverted, aspheric-shaped ball. This means that as the camera is tilted further from the horizontal plane it meets increased resistance, which is desirable if you have a heavy camera or long telephoto mounted on the head. The P0's 20kg load capacity comes in a very compact package, being about the size of an average 50mm SLR lens while weighing only 400g. Turning the highly visible knurled collar on the body will lock even a large camera firmly in place; no need to fumble for the locking knob which may be out of sight. The unique design of the head has negated the need for any lubricating grease which can work against the user and produce "head creep" which can lead to your tripod and camera tipping over.

Inside the head three locking "planets" clamp firmly around the ball, applying even force on all sides. This arrangement also ensures that all camera movements are smooth in any axis. The inverted ball design provides greater stability in keeping the camera's center of gravity closer to the center of the ball. The p0 allows for a full 90° of tilt. Placing the head's panning system directly below the camera ensures that the panning motion is directly aligned with the camera itself and does not deviate from the same plane. The locking lever for the pan head is the only external control on the Monoball P0.

Knobless Design

Locking operation is facilitated by simply turning the highly visible knurled ring on the body of the head. It is easy to feather control between loose and firm lock.

Panning Mechanism

Situating the panning mechanism directly below the camera plate, instead of in the base of the head, means that the pan is always in the same plane as the camera.

Aspheric Ball

The aspheric shape of the ball gives progressive resistance to tipping and can prevent accidents.

Customer Reviews

Review by Nigel
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Initially I was a little dubious about this ball and socket head when compared to my Gitzo GH3780QR Ball head but rest assured this is a superior product.

My concern was how well the ball head locking mechanism would work however it works a treat, requiring little effort to secure the ball head and there’s still more twist to further lock the head in position if needed even with my D850 and 70-200 lens attached.

Overall this a dream ball and socket head and I’m very happy with my purchase.

Also worthy of note, before my purchase I phoned Robert White to discuss my needs and they were extremely helpful and guided me through the selection process and once we had selected all the items I required they were delivered the following day, what service.

So overall as you can guess I’m very happy with my dealings with Robert White and my purchase. (Posted on 11/10/2022)

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Manufacturer SKU 801214
Brand Arca Swiss
Head Type Ball and Socket
Height 7.4cm
Weight 400g
Style Quick Release

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