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Key Features
- Slidefix QS Quick Release System
The Arca-Swiss Monoball P0 Tripod Head Panning System and Slidefix QS Quick Release System is a unique knobless tripod head that forgoes 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 in any direction. 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.
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Can I use the Arca-Swiss PO with an Oben Carbon ...
Can I use the Arca-Swiss PO with an Oben Carbon Fiber travel tripod?
Hi--yes, you can use this head on an Oben carbon fiber tripod.
Date published: 2019-07-29
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Hi!I have 1 of the Monoball P0. With the Slidefix QS I also want to use an L-bracket. But which L-bracket can I use with my new Canon 5D Mark III? Jan
Three L-bracket options exist for slidefix: Arca-Swiss L-Bracket Pano monoballFix, Arca-Swiss System 1 and Arca-Swiss System 2. I tagged what B&H carries below. You also need a 90 degree vario plate. Arca uses slidefix and fix interchangeably. I have the System 2 and it has the most flexibility plus breaks down so you don't have to fit an L-shaped bracket in your bag.
Date published: 2021-01-04
Can I use the Arca-Swiss Monoball P0 with Panning
Can I use the Arca-Swiss Monoball P0 with Panning System and Slidefix QS Quick Release System with the RRS Modular L-Plate Set for Hasselblad X2D and/or with the Laowa 17mm F/4 Shift Lens which comes with its own collar?
The Arca-Swiss Monoball P0 with Panning System and Slidefix QS Quick Release System does not take the standard Arca-Swiss-style plates. These two options will work: https://bhpho.to/4wu0a5T
Date published: 2026-07-28
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I have just revceived the Monoball P0 with Panning System and Slidefix QS Quick Release System however I wish to remove the slidefix system from the monoball. How do I do that. Thank you.RegardsVK
The slidefix system is not meant to come off. It is part of the head.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Is there a nodal rail that is meant to go with the new slidefix quick-release head? If not Arca-Swiss, will another brand of nodal rail fit this?
Yes the Arca-Swiss nodal rails identified as Fix will work. I tagged one below. Also the Arca-Swiss System 1 and System 2 panoramic L-brackets fit (and come with the nodal rail) but B&H does not carry them. They do carry the less useful L-bracket tagged below but with limited flexibility compared to the System 1 & 2 plus you have to buy the nodal rail.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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The Quick Release place for Slide Fix. Are they good for my Canon 70-200 f2.8 lens collar to attach?
I bought the 48x32mm slidefix plate, tried it with my 300mm 2.8 Nikon, it's holding rather well. I mainly use that set up for landscape with a much smaller lens, it's rock solid. Have a look at the bigger Arca monoball if you intend to put heavier lenses on it.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Will this come with the plate or just the head only?
You have to buy the plate separately.
Date published: 2019-10-02
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Can i install replace the slidefix quick release with really right stuff full-size lever-release clamp (standard size clamp)?
I purchased this slidefix ball head and found out that it cannot be used with normal Arca-Swiss plates and hence I enquired if the quick release clamp could be removed and replaced. The answer I received was NO, as it is factory fitted so I did return it to B&H with no hassles and received the Arca-Swiss Monoball p0 with Fliplock Quick Set Divice Ball Head. This is a very convenient unit to be used: very light and holds unto 20kg which is more than sufficient for me. It excludes my need for a levelling base due to its unique design. So the answer is No, you cannot replace it with RRS lever release clamp.
Date published: 2019-02-14