Arca Swiss C1 Cube Geared Tripod Head with clicPan and monoballFix Quick Release

The Cube is reputed to be one of the best tripod heads in the world and its unique design makes it immediately recognizable.

It is a best seller, and a favourite of the most renowned photographers: its patented design and robustness are acclaimed by the most demanding among them.

The Cube is a geared tripod head which provides fine and completely secure positioning of all camera types through a combination of high-precision movements.

Efficient, Gear-Driven TiltsThe perpendicular levelling cradles, each with a tilt range of +/- 30 Degree , have their axes of rotation close to the optical centre of the camera.

Their adjustment therefore has very little effect on framing and perspective, which means setting-up is now faster than ever. The controls are so easy and instinctive to use that both axes can be adjusted at the same time with a minimum of corrections.

Each axis can be moved by a pair of knobs which can be used together for heavy cameras, or separately when operating in tight spaces.
A separate friction control is provided for each axis, for ease of use when working with the lightest or heaviest of loads.

The Cube's geared controls are self-locking, so when a change is needed, simply turn a control knob to make a change then release it.

90 Degree Tilt MovementWith a combination of the base manual tilt and the top geared tilt, the Cube can be moved into extreme positions.
A feature of the C1 Cube is the ability to open up like a clamshell to allow for vertical shooting without an L-bracket, or to increase the degree to which you can pitch and roll the camera.

The Cube base is hinged and is secured with a locking knob. Once unlocked, the Cube may be opened manually and relocked at 60 Degree to the horizontal. To achieve the final vertical position, the geared tilt control can fine tune the camera position beyond 90 Degree . Overhead views may be achieved in this same position, using top pan to rotate the camera upwards.
Dual Panning Mechanisms
Manual base panning permits initial alignment of the camera with the subject.
A second, top panning movement sited above the levellers gives precise and stable rotation once all is levelled horizontally. A scale graduated in degrees enables control of the rotation angle. It is manually operated as standard fit: additionally, two options are available:

• The gp option provides a fine geared control of rotation (gp = geared pan)
• The cp option provides panning in pre-set selectable steps (cp = clicPan)

Both panning mechanisms can be locked with levers.

Large and Visible Level Controls
Two large, clear and easy-to-read bubble levels are located on the top plate.
Solid Design and Handmade, High-Quality Assembly
The Cube is machined from solid, aeronautical quality aluminium which gives lightness and robustness. It weights around 1kg (2.2 lbs) and can support a load of up to 40kg (88 lbs). ARCA-SWISS makes no compromise on quality: the Cube is manufactured and assembled by hand with the greatest care to ensure an outstanding experience and many years of pleasure when using it.

cp-clicPan (Top Panning in Angular Steps)
The clicPan is a low-profile and lightweight mechanism which provides a variable interval top panning base. It can be easily switched from free to angular, step-by-step rotation.
10 positions can be selected on a setting ring - 40 Degree (9 steps), 30 Degree (12 steps), 24 Degree (15 steps), 20 Degree (18 steps), 15 Degree (24 steps), 12 Degree (30 steps), 10 Degree (36 steps), 7.5 Degree (48 steps), 6 Degree (60 stops) with an off position for free panning movement.Once a setting is chosen, the camera will pan in equal increments, and give a tactile and audible clic as it stops at each set step.

The graduated scale around the edge of the base shows the exact angle turned through and a locking lever prevents further movement of the panning base.monoballFix Quick-Release
The new monoballFix quick-release is lighter, thinner and quicker to use. It uses narrower plates and rails. It has very high clamping force and can hold up to 30 kg (66 lbs)-ample for most common applications. It has a discreet lever, designed to avoid catching on external equipment, with 3 positions, open, normal and closed:
Open requires the locking lever to be pushed positively outwards against a return spring, an arrangement designed to remove the risk of accidental opening.
Normal needs no action on the lever and allows a plate or rail to be slid into position and adjusted. Two pins on its base prevent any unintended slippage of the camera.
Closed requires the lever to be pushed inwards. A click, which can be both felt and heard, is your assurance that the camera is correctly and securely fixed in position.
Lighter, stronger and instinctively easy to use, the monoballFix quick-release can be manipulated by touch alone.