In 2010, Arca Swiss first showed the D4 series heads. The D4 combines the best of ball head design with the best of 3D pan tilt head design in a single product with manual or geared versions. With the X and Y axis unlocked, the D4 moves like a ball head. With on axis locked, the head operates like a traditional 3D tilt pan head. Dual pan design offers a pan at the tripod mount and a pan at camera mount. The unique aspect of the D4 is that the X and Y axis rotate through the same mid-point reducing the amount of camera movement. Something not possible on a 3D tilt head. The geared version introduces super fine gear control that can switched with free movement at any time with a simple lever. Transmission style gearing allows for finger control of heavy long lenses or with DSLR’s as well as technical and view cameras. Ideal for medium format systems.

D4 – Geared

• 3D tilt head with manual or geared movements
• Self-locking gear mechanism
• Dual spirit levels
• Geared transmission style system for easy control for heavy equipment
• For Classic, MonoballFix and Monorail plates, with or without Geared Pan
• Size:84mm x 90mm x 125mm
• Weight: 970 grams – weight varies slightly with Geared Pan and top plate options
• Payload: 30 kg, 66 lbs
• Maximum camera angle from centre mount – 115 degrees
• Dual Panorama – at tripod connection and at camera connection

• 3D tilt head with manual movements
• Single spirit level
• For Classic, MonoballFix and Monorail plates, with or without Gear
• Size:84mm x 90mm x 125mm
• Weight: 790 grams – weight varies slightly with Geared Pan and options
• Payload: 30 kg, 66 lbs
• Maximum camera angle from centre mount – 115 degrees
• Dual Panorama – at tripod connection and at camera connection

The p0 ultra compact, minimalist design uses a single ring with a transmission style mechanism for locking instead of locking knobs. This facilitates single hand locking with up to 20 kg or 44 lbs of load. The inverted design attaches the plate normally connected to the camera, to the tripod. This allows the ball lock mechanism to grip the ball from the bottom ensuring that there is no movement of the camera while the lock is being engaged. The smooth locking ring requires minimal effort to achieve full lock position. The ball is asymmetrical, automatically increasing tension as the camera is moved off centre axis. All of this is provided with a weight of approximately 400 grams and a size of 60mm x 74mm.  For Critical framing, technical camera work, or tuning for a layout, the p0 Hybrid has the Core Leveler L-60 mechanism built-in. This is the ultimate combination of ball head and leveler with 10° of tilt in the X and Y axis, self-locking gear system and the same load capacity of 20 kg or 44 lbs. as the p0. The panorama system offers 360° of rotation with click points at 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°. The Pan function is at the camera mount position ensuring that the camera is level throughout the panorama.