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Acratech Panoramic Head with Arca-Type Quick Release (Classic Knob)

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Acratech Panoramic Head with Arca-Type Quick Release (Classic Knob)
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 25 lb
  • Use with Lenses up to 600mm f/4.0
  • For Multi-Row Stitched Panoramic Imagery
  • Arca-Type Quick Release Clamp
The Acratech Panoramic Head is designed to facilitate precise panoramic photography with DSLR cameras and lenses as long as 600mm f/4.0. With laser-etched degree markers on both the pan and tilt dimensions, the Panoramic Head is suitable for multi-row stitched imagery, facilitating the broadest views possible. The head has separate controls for pan and tilt, and there's also fully adjustable tension control.
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Acratech 1165 Overview

The Acratech Panoramic Head is designed to facilitate precise panoramic photography with DSLR cameras and lenses as long as 600mm f/4.0. With laser-etched degree markers on both the pan and tilt dimensions, the Panoramic Head is suitable for multi-row stitched imagery, facilitating the broadest views possible. The head has separate controls for pan and tilt, and there's also fully adjustable tension control.

Sturdy construction is a hallmark of the Panoramic Head – it's based on Acratech's Long Lens Head so heavy lenses will be well served. The head is composed of CNC-machined aluminum, which is anodized for a black-satin finish. Hardware is made of long-lasting stainless steel, and all knobs are secured so that they can't vibrate loose and fall off.

Use your existing Arca-type camera plate – the quick release clamp features a classic knob clamp and is compatible with plates from several manufacturers (plate sold separately). The clamp is not removable but is indexable, and it locks in at 90° increments.

Weighs less than 1 lb with quick release clamp
Precision laser-etched degree markings on both the pan and the tilt axes
Provides easy, smooth balance for long lenses
Precision CNC-machined
Compatible with Kirk, Really Right Stuff, and many other Arca-type quick release plates (sold separately)
Beautiful black-satin anodized finish
Fits all standard tripods
Long-lasting stainless steel hardware
All knobs are secured so they cannot vibrate loose and fall off
Indexable quick release clamp locks in at 90° increments
Solid, precision operation feel

Acratech 1165 Specs

General
Head Type
Tilt Head
Base Mount
1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Female
Quick Release Plate Type
Arca-Type
Load Capacity
25 lb / 11.3 kg
Number of Bubble Levels
1
Drag Control
Yes
Independent Pan Lock
Yes
Material
Aluminum
Pan & Tilt Range
Vertical Tilt
+90° to -90°
Panning Range
360°
Physical
Base Diameter
2.4" / 60 mm
Dimensions
H: 3.6 x W: 4.5 x L: 3.0" / H: 9.1 x W: 11.4 x L: 7.6 cm
Weight
1 lb / 0.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.7 x 5.3 x 4.3"

Acratech 1165 Reviews

high quality

By Ed
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-23

always high end quality, with Acratech products .. thats why I own so many ...

Compact and Lightweight Panorama Essential

By Tom
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-03-22

To maximize adjacent image overlap when composing panorama images it is strongly preferred (needed?) that the images have a common edge. This head meets that desire. Having two independent rotation axes provides the ability to pan through multiple common edge adjacent shots by fixing one axis and stepping through the other axis. For instance, in a camera's portrait orientation, I will set the head's elevation angle to a fixed value and pan through its azimuth angle in 25 degree steps to capture a full 150 degree image. Likewise this head allows me to fix azimuth and pan through a large set of elevation angles as needed to capture a tall building or a night sky image. Having this ability for about the same weight and size of a typical ball head is a big plus. Further changing the camera's orientation to any angular combination is easy and smooth with the head's controls. The head feels solid, precise and well made. Mounting the head is straight forward. My Acratech head is mounted on a RSS leveling base and Peak Design tripod. Photos of mounted head are attached along with a panoramic image taken with this head. The pano image is composed of 6 overlapping 26 degree images to capture a 120 degree wide angle image.

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Is the knob clamp replaceable?

Is the knob clamp replaceable?
Asked by: Nhan
Acratech does not recommend removing the clamp from the Acratech Panoramic Head with Arca-Type Quick Release (Classic Knob).
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2023-04-26

What is the diameter of the base, and how tall is ...

What is the diameter of the base, and how tall is the head?
Asked by: Paul
The Acratech Panoramic Head with Arca-Type Quick Release (Classic Knob) is 3.6 inches tall. And the base diameter is 2.375 inches (60mm)
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-06-06

Does anybody use this for seascapes and how does ...

Does anybody use this for seascapes and how does it hold up to salt water spray?
Asked by: Stephen
The Acratech Panoramic Head with Arca-Type Quick Release (Classic Knob) will work in a saltwater spray environment. However, you should wipe it down with fresh water afterwards.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2024-03-28

Does anyone know how to loosen the index knob ...

Does anyone know how to loosen the index knob with the included Allen wrench so I can change the orientation of the top clamp?
Asked by: James
There is a wheel underneath the quick release clamp. If it is too tight to loosen by hand, you can use the supplied allen wrench to insert into one of the holes. Remember, right is tight and left is loose.
Answered by: Acratech Product Expert
Date published: 2023-08-04

Can anyone give suggestion as to how to loosen ...

Can anyone give suggestion as to how to loosen the index knob, it won't budge at the moment?
Asked by: James
There is a flat round turn wheel below the quick release clamp. It has holes on each lobe. Turn to the left to loosen. If it is too tight, insert the supplied allen wrench for added leverage if needed. As you loosen, the clamp can be lifted and rotated to re-position.
Answered by: Acratech Product Expert
Date published: 2020-04-20

What is the difference between this 1165 vs 1160 ...

What is the difference between this 1165 vs 1160 ? It looks different though.
Asked by: Hiromu
The 1165 has degree marking on the tilt axis and the 1160 has none. The 1165 also has a pointer ring on the pan which the 1160 has none. They both can function as a Long Lens Head but the additional parts on the 1165 allow the photographer to shoot multi row panoramas. They both have the index-able clamp which allows you to orient the clamp for a lens or a camera body.
Answered by: Acratech Product Expert
Date published: 2021-11-29

Is there any lens creep when you tighten the tilt ...

Is there any lens creep when you tighten the tilt knob?
Asked by: James
Lens creep has to do with the lens itself. So the Acratech Panoramic Head with Arca-Type Quick Release (Classic Knob) will not prevent lens creep.
Answered by: David B
Date published: 2025-04-21

Does this have any damping like a traditional ...

Does this have any damping like a traditional fluid head for video?
Asked by: Jeffrey
The Acratech Panoramic Head with Arca-Type Quick Release (Classic Knob) does not have any dampening.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-03-28
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