Arca-Swiss Monoball P0+Hybrid Overview
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1Description
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2Knobless Design
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3Panning Mechanism
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4Precision Leveling Function
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5Aspheric Ball
The Monoball P0+Hybrid Classic from Arca Swiss is an unconventional ball head with minimalist design built with portability, ease of operation, and performance in mind. The Monoball p0+ has an inverted, aspheric-shaped ball, which increases resistance as the camera is tilted further from the horizontal plane, stabilizing a heavy camera or long telephoto lens mounted on the head. Turning the highly-visible knurled collar on the body will lock even a large camera firmly in place; no need to fumble for the locking knob that may be out of sight. The unique design of the head has negated the need for any lubricating grease that can work against the user and produce "head creep", which can lead to a tripod and camera tipping over.
The p0+ incorporates two self-locking geared leveling mechanisms that can be continuously adjusted by up to 10°, which are arranged at right angles on the x-axis and y-axis perpendicular to each other. This allows the head to be quickly leveled without having to reset the tripod legs. The p0+ has also incorporated four locking points into the panorama swivel, which ensures that the fine adjustment of the gear can be carried out at a neat 90° angles.
Inside the head three locking "planets" clamp firmly around the ball, applying even force on all sides. This design ensures that all camera movements are smooth in any axis. The inverted ball design provides greater stability in keeping the camera's center of gravity closer to the center of the ball. The p0+ allows for a full 90° of tilt. Placing the head's panning system directly below the camera ensures that the panning motion is directly aligned with the camera itself and does not deviate from the same plane.
Knobless Design
Locking operation is facilitated by simply turning the highly visible knurled ring on the body of the head. It is easy to feather control between loose and firm lock.
Panning Mechanism
Situating the panning mechanism directly below the camera plate, instead of in the base of the head, means that the pan is always in the same plane as the camera.
Precision Leveling Function
10° leveling capability on X-axis and Y-axis.
Aspheric Ball
The aspheric shape of the ball provides progressive resistance to tipping and can prevent accidents.
In the Box
- Arca-Swiss Monoball P0+Hybrid Classic
- Limited 3-Year Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- Knobless Design
- Panning Mechanism
- Precision Leveling Function
- Aspheric Ball
Arca-Swiss Monoball P0+Hybrid Specs
General
| Head Type |
Ball Head |
| Base Mount |
3/8"-16 Female |
| Quick Release Plate Type |
Arca-Type |
| Load Capacity |
44.1 lb / 20 kg |
| Number of Bubble Levels |
1 |
| Friction Control |
Yes |
| Independent Pan Lock |
Yes |
| Material |
Aluminum |
Pan & Tilt Range
| Lateral Tilt |
10° |
| Vertical Tilt |
90° |
| Panning Range |
360° |
Physical
| Base Diameter |
2.4" / 60 mm |
| Dimensions |
H: 4.6 x W: 3.3" / H: 116.0 x W: 83.0 mm |
| Weight |
1.3 lb / 590 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
1.745 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
6.5 x 5.7 x 4.2" |
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