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Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp (Double Pan) Ballhead with Quick Release (Requires Plate) - Supports 130 lb (59 kg)
- Price: $539.95
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- B&H # ARZ1DPQSP
- Mfr# 801113
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The Arca Swiss Monoball Z1 dp (Double Pan) Ballhead builds on the success and popularity of their B-series ballheads. Z-Series ballheads are just as elegant, and even more perfect. The size and weight of the ball heads have been significantly reduced. The ball and fastening are now assembled using a patented bayonet mount. Various accessories can thus be quickly mounted to adapt the tripod as required.
In addition to the proven, patented Arca-Swiss features, including aspherical ball heads, axial clamping and PMF (progressive motion related friction control), the Z-Series also boasts new technical developments and optimized materials and coatings. The Z series can withstand an incredible 130 lb (59 kg) off-axis.
This model is the "dp" version, which features double panning. This means that besides for the standard pan base at the bottom of the head you also get a second panning mechanism below the camera mount. It can keep the camera perfectly vertical to the swinging plane, and is ideal for perfect panoramic stitching.
Ever since their introduction over forty years ago, the Arca Swiss Monoballs have been at the forefront of quality and performance. Today, their unique shape (an ellipse rather than a sphere) is still what separates them from all others. With other ballheads, no matter how good the tension modulation, you invariably will need to increase the tension control as you move the load away from the center. This is because gravity has a greater effect on gear when not perfectly level.
- The Arca Swiss Monoball eliminates the need to modulate the tension, because its elliptical nature corrects it by virtue of its own design. The load stays exactly where you tell it to once it's locked into position. A separate control is set to apply a constant minimum friction, which allows the photographer the peace of mind that comes with knowing that his gear will never move of its own volition. The heavier the equipment, the more the advantages of the Arca Swiss become evident.
- A tension adjustment thumb-dial is built into the indexed friction control knob.
- The ballhead includes the "Arca" style quick release system for quick mounting and dismounting of cameras.
- Base diameter of 2.7" (69mm), excluding knobs
| Maximum Camera Supported | Large format |
| Load Capacity | 130 lb (59 kg) |
| Height | 4.7" (12 cm) |
| Quick Release | Yes |
| Spirit Level | No |
| Tension Control | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Thread Size | 3/8"-16 |
| Weight | 1.6 lb (725 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attaches firmly (8)
- Stable (8)
- Strong clamp (8)
- Large range of motion (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (7)
- Portraits (6)
- Night shots (5)
- Travel (4)
- Home (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (6), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-13
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
This is my first Arca-Swiss product. I am amazed by the quality. Very well made and designed. My only regret is that I did not buy it sooner. A fine example of "you get what you pay for..."
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
This is the only ball head you need for your DSLR cameras. This model is the "dp" version, which features double panning. It can keep the camera perfectly vertical to the swinging plane (and vertical), and is ideal for perfect panoramic stitching. The I prefer the screw type quick release over the lever quick release. It's just so much easier, accessible and more rigid. Although you can tilt it 90º you might want an L-bracket too to keep the camera in the center.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
I bought this as my first head after reading so many reviews and advice posts about spending as much as you could afford. I don't regret it. Actually saved some money by building my own tripod so I thought I'd blow the rest on this head. Action is smooth and I'd be surprised if there is a better head out there. Several of my product designer buddies were quite impressed with the smooth motion and quality of workmanship/tolerances.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
I have used a couple of other brand ball heads, but they didn't close to the quality of this head. The head is rock solid when locked or adjustable with a twist of a dial. Arca-Swiss plates makes quick change a breeze.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
This is my second of these heads - I use them on Gitzo tripods with 35mm and medium format cameras. Great quality, smooth and reliable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
Like the headline says, its solid as a rock and as heavy as one to.
I have a gitzo GH2750QR and I always noticed a little drift in it. I wanted a solid head to shoot landscapes with so I ordered the Z1. It does the job very well as it should for what you pay.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Can hold 50 lbs
- Easy for Large Format
- Excellent Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Pans level
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- Doesn't scramble eggs
- Heavy for Wimps
Best Uses
- Ackward locations
- Breakwaters
- Cliff Edges
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
I had a single pan, but never could pan level. The tripod has a bubble balance, with one on the camera, level can be achieved. It may not sound like much unless you need to pan. Then you can understand the time it saves.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Long Exposure
- Night Shots
- Panoramas
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
Rock solid ballhead that can hold yr equipment firmly. Good choice for DSLR with long lens & medium format cameras.
Double pan works well to keep the leveling, no need to consider third party pan heads. One head do all.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
It was a choice between another Realy Right Stuff BH-55 PCL ballhead which has an almost identical quick release and independent panning head just under the camera or the Arca Swiss Z1. Both have great reputations and for good reason. Having used both now for several months I can highly recommend both. The Z1 is a bit lighter than the RRS BH-55 but the RRS head is a bit faster due to the degree of turning needed to loosen then tighten the head. Both have very little movement of the camera-lens when being tightened which is especially important with macro photography with the Z1 having a slight edge over the RRS head.
I the very happy owner of the Z1 ball head and expect it to last a life time.
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Easy
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
- Smooth Movement
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
This ballhead is fantastic and smooth... locks where you put it and is very easy with the knob release. works beautifully with Arca Swiss plates. I use it on older Bogan legs.
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Portraits
- Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
- Stabilization
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
A nice piece of metal on top of some so called 6X CF legs. Not pretty but durable.
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Stabilization
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
Arca Swiss makes some of he most beautifully designed and impeccably manufactured equipment I have seen. I use this Monoball with my 35mm dslr, my medium format Phase one and my 4x5 view camera. The stability and ease of motion with this head gives me a secure feeling that my cameras are safely mounted. The range of motion available with the head allow me to position the Camera at any point and know that I can get the shot.
Pros
- Improves Tripod Function
Cons
- A bit expensive but good.
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Portraits
- Stabilization
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
This ballhead is great. No wonder it has such a good reputation. Solid feel, easy adjustment and smooooth. Better than my older ball heads.
Displaying reviews 1-13
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attaches firmly (8)
- Stable (8)
- Strong clamp (8)
- Large range of motion (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (7)
- Portraits (6)
- Night shots (5)
- Travel (4)
- Home (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (6), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-13
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
This is my first Arca-Swiss product. I am amazed by the quality. Very well made and designed. My only regret is that I did not buy it sooner. A fine example of "you get what you pay for..."
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
This is the only ball head you need for your DSLR cameras. This model is the "dp" version, which features double panning. It can keep the camera perfectly vertical to the swinging plane (and vertical), and is ideal for perfect panoramic stitching. The I prefer the screw type quick release over the lever quick release. It's just so much easier, accessible and more rigid. Although you can tilt it 90º you might want an L-bracket too to keep the camera in the center.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
I bought this as my first head after reading so many reviews and advice posts about spending as much as you could afford. I don't regret it. Actually saved some money by building my own tripod so I thought I'd blow the rest on this head. Action is smooth and I'd be surprised if there is a better head out there. Several of my product designer buddies were quite impressed with the smooth motion and quality of workmanship/tolerances.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
I have used a couple of other brand ball heads, but they didn't close to the quality of this head. The head is rock solid when locked or adjustable with a twist of a dial. Arca-Swiss plates makes quick change a breeze.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
This is my second of these heads - I use them on Gitzo tripods with 35mm and medium format cameras. Great quality, smooth and reliable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
Like the headline says, its solid as a rock and as heavy as one to.
I have a gitzo GH2750QR and I always noticed a little drift in it. I wanted a solid head to shoot landscapes with so I ordered the Z1. It does the job very well as it should for what you pay.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Can hold 50 lbs
- Easy for Large Format
- Excellent Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Pans level
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- Doesn't scramble eggs
- Heavy for Wimps
Best Uses
- Ackward locations
- Breakwaters
- Cliff Edges
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
I had a single pan, but never could pan level. The tripod has a bubble balance, with one on the camera, level can be achieved. It may not sound like much unless you need to pan. Then you can understand the time it saves.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Long Exposure
- Night Shots
- Panoramas
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
Rock solid ballhead that can hold yr equipment firmly. Good choice for DSLR with long lens & medium format cameras.
Double pan works well to keep the leveling, no need to consider third party pan heads. One head do all.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
It was a choice between another Realy Right Stuff BH-55 PCL ballhead which has an almost identical quick release and independent panning head just under the camera or the Arca Swiss Z1. Both have great reputations and for good reason. Having used both now for several months I can highly recommend both. The Z1 is a bit lighter than the RRS BH-55 but the RRS head is a bit faster due to the degree of turning needed to loosen then tighten the head. Both have very little movement of the camera-lens when being tightened which is especially important with macro photography with the Z1 having a slight edge over the RRS head.
I the very happy owner of the Z1 ball head and expect it to last a life time.
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Easy
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
- Smooth Movement
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
This ballhead is fantastic and smooth... locks where you put it and is very easy with the knob release. works beautifully with Arca Swiss plates. I use it on older Bogan legs.
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Portraits
- Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
- Stabilization
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
A nice piece of metal on top of some so called 6X CF legs. Not pretty but durable.
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Stabilization
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
Arca Swiss makes some of he most beautifully designed and impeccably manufactured equipment I have seen. I use this Monoball with my 35mm dslr, my medium format Phase one and my 4x5 view camera. The stability and ease of motion with this head gives me a secure feeling that my cameras are safely mounted. The range of motion available with the head allow me to position the Camera at any point and know that I can get the shot.
Pros
- Improves Tripod Function
Cons
- A bit expensive but good.
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Portraits
- Stabilization
Comments about Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 dp with Quick Release:
This ballhead is great. No wonder it has such a good reputation. Solid feel, easy adjustment and smooooth. Better than my older ball heads.
Displaying reviews 1-13
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