Arca Swiss Monoball Z1+ Single Pan Tripod Head with Quick Set Classic Device (Plate Not Included)

2022-07-14T14:38:45

What else can be said, Arca Swiss is the one to get. I love it

Jon-Nolan P.

2019-09-18T11:29:49

This ball head was made extremely well. It is very solid and look like it’s going to last a lifetime. Ball head itself is very smooth when loose and very very hard to move when tight hence the 130lbs weight capacity of this ball head. Panning is good but i little tight, I put this on a gitzo systematic tripod and i can’t fully loosen the panning knob lock because the knob touches the plate of the tripod that would unable me to turn the panning knob, when tighten I just turn it half way and its extremely tight.

N'RIAN T.

2018-10-26T06:45:59

Double locks make my camera more stable.

SHEREE C.

2017-11-13T10:26:56

The ball is stiff. Also, you cannot remove the clamp unless you send it in, so you cannot replace the clamp yourself. Very expensive, you do not get what you pay for.

Kyle S.

2017-01-10T08:37:58

Holds 5Dmk3 with 70-200 f2.8 with no shake. Built very well and good quality.

FRANK Z.

2014-01-06T19:00:00

The Arca Swiss Z1 is an extraordinarily stable tripod head. It does a great job with long exposure shots with my D800 / 200-400mm F4 combo. Images out at 400mm are sharp, with no pixel smearing detected. Love the classic quick set, as I can adjust to any manufacturer's Arca-Swiss compatible plate w/o having to adjust a lever tension, and it's nearly as fast to engage. I don't own any small form factor plates, so I don't have an appreciation for the presence of the lower jaws, and sometimes when I'm in a hurry, I hook plates on the lower lip by mistake. Not a big deal, just an annoyance as I'm getting more accustomed to the mount. Overall, the Arca Swiss Z1 gets top marks from me.

DAVE F.

2013-04-23T21:00:00

This is my first professional quality ball head. Wow, what a difference! I replaced the standard plate with a Kirk plate, which includes a built-in bubble. It works much better than my old Manfrotto "pistol grip" Model 3265 in terms of fine adjustments. I keep a RRS "L" plate constantly mounted on my Nikon D200. I plan on changing the head on my monopod next, as the convenience of the Arca-Swiss mounting plate is tough to beat.

William S.

2012-08-19T21:00:00

This has improved my photography greatly by making the tripod part of work flow.

Roy P.

2012-08-05T21:00:00

This tripod head has got me to use the tripod more and more and that makes me a better photographer.

Roy P.

2012-06-27T21:00:00

This is the only high quality head I have used, and it is a big leap up from Manfrottos etc. The motion is very smooth, and it works well for things like tracking birds and panning. It would be nice to have a second ball slot like Really Right Stuff heads (which I have never used). It is heavy - weighs more than my tripod - but it is a pleasure to use. I don't notice any effect from the vaunted asymmetric ball - it will still flop if friction is not snug enough, but the friction adjustment is very gradual, and it becomes very solid well short of locking up. The friction knob can be set to maintain suitable minimum friction for your rig, but it seems to loosen up over time, and needs to be readjusted fairly often. Fortunately this isn't difficult. The thing I like least is the hokey little lever that controls the panning rotation. It does allow me to set some friction for smooth panning, but unless it is fully tightened it seems to loosen easily, losing the friction. All of that said, it is a very smooth, solid head that gives great control over the motion (or not) of the camera.

Caspar D.

2012-04-15T21:00:00

Ok, I have not tried any other ball head, but as a first, I thought to make sure that I bought something truly great, and not have to keep buying a better product because of dissatisfaction. Using it for about a week so far, I can only say good things about it.

mike

2011-08-13T21:00:00

Superb ball head. Rock solid, easy to use. Buy this and you'll never need another ball head.

Larry

2011-01-11T19:00:00

Arca Swiss heads are probably the best. There are Chinese made ball heads that are knock offs that might come close. If you want a quality product and price is no object, this is your product.

Don Y.

2010-04-20T21:00:00

I needed this head in time for a project. My previous tripod head failed and I needed this one in time to do the job. Luckily I had another back-up, but I did not want to use it. [...]

JJ

2010-01-09T19:00:00

Easily functions with my 400mm 2.8 + Nikon D3x on Gitzo Series 3. Also works well with Wimberley Sidekick. Just had to have the one that the system is named after. Absolutely none of the problems with older B1 that I read about.

JJ

2009-04-08T21:00:00

I've used an Arca-Swiss B1 for years, and recently purchased the Z1. Same smooooth, fluid action and reliable tension control, in a smaller package. I HIGHLY recommend Arca-Swiss monoball to any serious photographer. Treat it right and it will reward you for years to come. I use L-Brackets on my camera bodies, and it is quick and easy to attach/remove. Once you set the tension for your lens/body combo, it is ridiculously simple to recompose. Very stable.

CG

2008-05-31T21:00:00

Like this ballhead a lot and I have owned quite a few before. No creep at all! One thing to consider is the long quick release bolt, the flip lock version is closer to the body, but maybe more prone to errors.

HansTK