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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-element geared locking system. This system allows the head to be positioned at any angle. The Monoball P0 locking elements apply a uniform force around the ball, ensuring smooth camera movements along any axis. When the camera is placed directly on the ball and not on its neck, the movements are as stable as if they were on a rubber ring. The aspherical ball also prevents sudden camera movements. The panning system is located just below the camera mount, providing a panoramic rotation that remains in line with the vertical. The Monoball P0 has a tilt ball range of 90° and has 360° panning. It weighs only 9.9 oz (280.66 g) and will support equipment up to 44.1 lb (20 kg).
- Supports up to 44.1 lb (20 kg)
- 1/4"-20 Camera Screw
- 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 Bushing
Arca-Swiss Monoball p0 Overview
Arca-Swiss Monoball p0 Specs
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Arca-Swiss Monoball p0 Reviews
Compact, light, and strong
The action is not the smoothest but works well enough. It is very light and compact but more than strong enough to hold a D3s with a 300/4 on and a Z7ii with the 50/1.2 with the body mounted on the head. I think it will work well on a monopod as well. It does need an arca Swiss mount on it. I tried to save weight by using the 1/4" mount directly and it is very clumsy.
Perfect ball head
Easy to use with gloves
The ideal head for small-scale macro photography.
I tend to shoot small objects indoors, so purchasing this head worked out well for me. First of all, the change in the field of view by gear operation is small. Secondly, the head itself is small and simple to operate. If you're using a mirrorless camera or DSLR, this head is rigid enough. I didn't test it on a large format camera. The feel of the operation is very good. The exterior design is also solid and beautiful. I can confidently recommend it. The good points stand out, but there are also a few complaints... - The Arca-Swiss unique mount (Fix) makes it difficult to set the camera. (It seems to be solved by making a simple spacer by yourself.) - I also want a pan gear. - The gears are too solid and my fingers hurt.
Great tripod head!
This is a great tripod head. I've used this head since November of 2018. I used the Arca Swiss d4 head before this. Both of my heads have the classic Quick Release. The p0 is easier to use than the d4. When the d4 is first set up, both of the knobs must be loosened for general positioning. With the p0, one simple loosing of the the ball head is all that's needed. Then, fine movements are made using the geared knobs, similar to the d4. The ball head and fine geared movements are all secure. The Arc Swiss d4 is a great head too, I just like this one better. Either head is a must for any landscape photographer.
Does not live up to the hype
Bought a new copy that seem like it was previously used given some scratches on the mounting surface. The ring was very loose and looked like it was going to fall off but seems like that's normal for this ball head from some other reviews. It was also heavier than I expected when a high quality clamp was mounted on top of it (was planning on using a novoflex one). Overall, nothing wrong with this ball head but I don't think it's as good as people claim and not worth the asking price. I think some other options such as a ball head with a panning clamp can do just as well or better. Ended up going with adding a leveling base to my tripod but also considered a panning clamp as an alternative option.
A GREAT BALL HEAD!
The first actual Arca-Swiss ball head I bought was the p0. While it is a great little head, it was lacking something. After a lot of thought I bit the bullet and got the p0 Hybrid. What a difference! The gearing works perfectly. That made me happy enough. But, that was not all. I found out that when you loosen the entire head with the large ring, there is still tension. If you are using a Fuji mirrorless camera with most lenses you can move the camera but it does not move on it’s own. I would think the aspheric head contributes to this. In any event, clearly the best ball head I’ve ever had.
Works great.
Works great. The ring to lock the ball is very secure in any position and easy to manipulate on a dark night. No confusion with which knob am I tightening. Used with an R5 and 70-200mm lens with no problems.
awesome ballhead
I was worried that the packaged box was slightly damaged, but there was no problem with the stuff. It has a very good performance, as it is known for, and I liked the very sturdy structure. Hasselblad x1d ii +35-75 is fixed easily. very good
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