Name: Arca Swiss d4 Geared Tripod Head with Quick Set FlipLock Device (Plate Not Included)
Brand: Arca Swiss
SKU: AWMBD4GF
Price: 1172.15 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4.8 (9 reviews)

Arca Swiss d4 Geared Tripod Head with Quick Set FlipLock Device (Plate Not Included)

Arca Swiss d4

Arca Swiss

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Arca Swiss d4 Geared Tripod Head, Quick Set FlipLock Device (Plate Not Included)

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Although this item is temporarily on Backorder, you can order it now and it will ship as soon as it arrives. Your card will only be charged once item is shipped. Estimated to Ship: 09/2025.

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Arca Swiss d4 

Arca Swiss d4 Geared Head: Precise control & 44lb capacity. Perfect for landscape, macro & panorama. Shop now for self-locking gearing!

You can elevate your photography and videography to professional heights with the ARCA-SWISS d4 Geared Tripod Head, a marvel of precision engineering designed to streamline your shooting process. This robust and durable tripod head eliminates the cumbersome levers and awkward swiveling associated with traditional 3D heads, offering a sleek and user-friendly alternative.Crafted with the photographer's needs in mind, the d4's innovative design converges the pivot points of the X and Y axes at a single location, resulting in the smallest possible rotational radii. This breakthrough ensures minimal camera movement, significantly reducing scale deviations that can impact depth of field, especially in digital photography. The meticulous attention to detail in the d4's design translates to fewer corrections during post-processing, saving you valuable time and effort.The ARCA-SWISS d4 is equipped with self-locking, micrometric movements in both X and Y axes, powered by separate gear mechanisms forged from high-strength special alloy for unmatched reliability. Each tilt movement is controlled by its own fine-tuning knob, complemented by a lockable free wheel button, giving you the option to execute tilts in a freewheeling mode. This feature mimics the fluidity of a spherical head, allowing for seamless and unrestricted movements.In addition to its precise tilting capabilities, the d4 boasts a rotating base for camera alignment and a panning device beneath the camera mount, ideal for capturing flawless panorama shots while maintaining a consistent swivel axis. Two strategically placed bubble levels at 90-degree angles ensure your camera is perfectly aligned, enhancing the accuracy of your compositions.The ARCA-SWISS d4 also introduces a fourth dimension of movement, allowing for back-and-forth adjustments along the exposure axis, further refining your control over the shot. Despite its sturdy and high-quality construction, the d4 remains impressively lightweight at just 980g, yet it is capable of supporting loads up to 20kg (44lb), making it a versatile choice for a wide range of camera setups.With the Quick Set FlipLock Device, you can swiftly attach and adjust your camera, ensuring that you're always ready to capture the moment. The d4 Geared Tripod Head is a testament to ARCA-SWISS's reputation for producing durable, high-quality photography equipment that photographers and videographers can rely on for exceptional results.Choose the ARCA-SWISS d4 Geared Tripod Head for a sturdy, reliable, and versatile companion that will transform your shooting experience, making it more enjoyable and productive. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic amateur, the d4 is the ultimate piece of gear to complete your photography toolkit. (Note: Plate not included.)

The Arca Swiss D4 Geared head is very precise and easy to get used to the control layout.  I was doing some precision copy work and it was very easy to accurately make the plane of the sensor parallel with the subject matter.

Acra D4 Head

I always thought that Arca Swiss geared heads were crazy expensive and would never spend that much on a head.  Then I needed a geared head and decided I didn?t want a cheap copy.  Now I know the D4 is well worth the money it cost.

Worth the Miney

I bought this head to go with my new Foba studio stand. It is a great combination. This is ideal for product photographers. Holds your camera rock-steady. Plenty of gears carefully position your camera exactly where you need it. Don't mess around with other brands: Arca Swiss is the top of the line.

Best head for your camera.

Love at first twist

After buying a Sunwayfoto GH-Pro Mk1 geared tripod head as an experiment, I decided I liked the precision that gearing gave me.  The first GH-Pro model is a knock-off of this Arca-Swiss d4 and the second (current) version is a unique design.  I sold my Mk1 and bought this d4 and found that the GH-Pro Mk1 was nowhere near the d4 in terms of quality and functionality.

This d4 can operate both as a geared head and a regular ballhead.  All you have to do is just completely open the two teardrop knobs, hold the clamp at the top of the head to get it to roughly your desired position, close up the teardrop knobs then use the round knobs to fine-tune an accurate geared position.  Even better, clamp your camera on the head, loosen the teardrops to position the camera then tighten and fine tune.

When it came in the box I was surprised at how tight it was.  Base panning is now very smooth and even, top panning is perfect.  Precise adjustment with the round knobs is quite incredible; the tiniest movement of a round knob and you can see the difference.  It's just an amazing feat of engineering all round; you get two types of tripod head with one purchase and it's probably going to last for a very long time if you take care of it.  Its only drawback is that it's not lightweight; mine weighs 2.330lbs.  It has the RRS lever-release clamp B2-40-LR on the top and a 60mm dia. Hejnar PHOTO dovetail on the bottom.  I use it on an Induro MGC23S geared center column mounted on a RRS TVC-33S tripod outdoors and a Benro A2970T tripod indoors.

Two tripods in one

My absolute favorite piece of gear! Makes shooting enjoyable. I have gone thru manfroto heads with constant breaks and this is a buy once and done!

Absolutely worth the investment

Quality quality quality. Upgraded my Manfrotto 410 gear head to this, and will now recommend to all my employees to do so right off the bat.

Quality product.

This head is easy to use, compact and smooth in operation. It firmly holds my PhaseOne D+ body, IQ180 back and the largest lenses firmly with no tendency to creep. It is the best head I have used.

Does what it is supposed to do. Excellant craftsmanship.

Great head, compact and precision control, very good build quality. However, I observed the issue when I mounted my 8 lb cambo SCII 4x5 camera. I tightened the knobs will all my might and when I tilted the camera beyond 45 degrees, it would just slip. I could not get it to stabilize. I expected from from this head since my cheap manfroto 3030 never had this problem.

Arca Swiss d4 Geared Tripod Head with Quick Set FlipLock Device (Plate Not Included)

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