Specifications

ARCA SWISS
BALL HEADS
The unique shape of Arca Swiss Monoballs (an ellipse rather than a sphere) is what separates them from all others. Due to its
elliptical nature, they eliminate the need to constantly modulate the tension. The load stays exactly where you tell it to once
locked into position. A separate control is set to apply a constant minimum friction, which allows you the peace of mind that
comes with knowing your gear will never move of its own volition. The heavier your gear, the more the advantages of the Arca
Swiss become evident. The exquisite finish adds to the exact positioning capacity.
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B1 MonoBall
The B1 ballhead is the standard by which
other ball heads are judged. The ball isn’t
spherical so that as you tip the lens more
and more from the horizontal, the resistance
increases. This can prevent “ball head flop”
which is what happens when the center of
gravity shifts as you tilt a large lens to the
point where gravity takes over and the lens
flops over and hits the tripod. The B1 can
handle any normal lens up to about a 600/4, yet it weighs under 2 lbs.
The B1e Monoball is a starter head with a quick release system, that is
suited for users who do not need separate panning adjustment. The B1g
Monoball (giant) displays the largest aspheric ball within the whole B1
product line. It secures the best possible camera guidance as well as
positioning of the largest and heaviest cameras and lenses.
B2 MonoBall
The B2 incorporates all the features
of the B1, but adds the attributes of
a 3-dimensional tilting device. For
the first time an appliance designed
as a ball head allows separate move-
ments according to the tilting
method. One ball placed within the
other, and both controlled in their
progressive cushioning behavior by
two satin-smooth tightening knobs.
Tightening knobs lock the basic setting, and the panorama runs
smooth and vibration-free. It can be fixed in any position
whatsoever. To respond to the most challenging demands made
on the professional photographer, the B2 Monoball is fitted with
the fast and firm Arca-Swiss quick-set plate.
There are two types of ballheads available: The B1 Series is a single axis rotation ball head with one locking knob. The B1e is
an economic model without panning capabilities, the B1 Standard has panning capabilities and the B1G is the large model — all sold with
different camera mounting devices. All Arca ballheads mount onto 3/8˝-16 tripod screws. The B2, which is built on the double axis rotation,
allows movement around two distinct axes due to two separate balls encapsulated into one another and two individual locking knobs.
Monoball B1G (ARB1GQRFL): With independent panning lock and
Flip-Lock Quick Release. Requires plate. Supports 200 lbs. ......599.95
Monoball B1G
(ARB1GQR): With independent panning lock and
Quick Release. Requires plate. Supports 200 lbs. .......................499.95
Monoball B1
(ARB1QRFL): With independent panning lock and
Flip-Lock Quick Release. Requires plate. Supports 90 lbs. ........429.95
Monoball B1
(ARB1QR): With independent panning lock and Quick
Release. Requires plate. Supports 90 lbs. ....................................399.95
Monoball B1e
(ARB1EQRFL): With Flip-Lock Quick Release.
Requires plate. Supports 90 lbs. ..................................................358.95
Monoball B1e
(ARB1EQR): With Quick Release.
Requires Plate. Supports 90 lbs. ..................................................314.95
B2 3-Way Ballhead
(ARB2QRFL): With independent panning lock and
Flip-Lock quick release. Requires plate. Supports 150 lbs. ........775.95
B2 3-Way Ballhead
(ARB2QR): With independent panning lock and
Quick Release. Requires plate. Supports 150 lbs. .......................649.95
Quick Release Adapters
(Requires plate) Quick Release Plates
With two 1/4˝ screws for Canon
(ARQRPC) or Nikon (ARQRPN)
telephoto lenses.................53.95
With 1/4˝
(ARQRPL.25) or
3/8˝ (ARQRPL38) screw for
Leica M cameras ...............49.95
40mm Universal Plate
(ARQRP40.25) with 1/4˝ screw
and rubber surface............44.95
80mm Universal Plate with
1/4˝
(ARQRP80.25) or 3/8˝
(ARUCP38) screw .................44.95
24 x 36mm Small Plate
(ARQRP35) for 35mm................................44.95
With Flip-lock and 3/8˝
(ARQR8438FL) or 1/4˝ (ARQR84.25FL) thread.
3.3˝ length ....................................................................................149.95
With Flip-lock and 3/8˝
(ARQR6038FL) or 1/4˝ (ARQR60.25FL) thread.
2.3˝ length ....................................................................................139.95
3/8˝ (ARQR8438) or 1/4˝ (ARQR84.25) thread. 3.3˝ length................116.95
With 3/8˝ thread
(ARQR6038). 2.3˝ length....................................112.95
With 1/4˝ thread
(ARQR60.25). 2.3˝ length ...................................104.95