ARCA-SWISS Monoball Z1 dp with quick set device "Flip-lock" "Monoboll" is a synonym for ball heads, in the same way as "Kleenex"
is for a tissue and "Google" is for an Internet search engine.
ARCA-SWISS's monoball has been the very epitome of ball heads since 1964.
In 2006, ARCA succeeded in improving the monoball even further
by introducing the Z series to replace the now legendary B series.
The new model is not only lighter (currently weighing 660g), but also more stable.
On average, it can carry up to 60 kg and, thanks to the use of more
advanced manufacturing technologies, it is now possible to offer the
new Z series at an even more reasonable price. The "flip lock" is a new quick-locking device patented by ARCA-SWISS, with a double safety mechanism to prevent the unintended release of the camera. dp (=double panorama) means that, in addition to the first panorama swivel unit,
one also has a second panorama swivel unit,
located between the aspherical ball and the quick-lock plate.
The second panorama swivel unit is indispensable when shooting
perfect panorama pictures. The plane
of the fast locking mechanism
can be brought into the water along with
the ball head,
allowing the camera to swing in exact parallel to the
horizon.  Double Pan- 3D Animation 1
Double Pan- 3D Animation 2 The second option, where the camera is in a 90° position, is to simply tilt the camera
downwards, without releasing the ball head. 
Please click here to see a 3-D animation of how the product works.
(You can rotate the monoball 360 degrees with your mouse.
The diagram shows the sp model of the Monoball)
 To allow you to better compare the various models, you can download an overview of all monoballs in the Z series as a PDF here..
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