Arca-Swiss C1 Cube Geared Head

The Arca-Swiss C1 Cube with Arca Classic Quick Release is a precision-engineered three-axis panoramic head with an impressive 88 lb load capacity, making it ideal for heavy cameras while ensuring exceptional accuracy. Designed for smooth, gearless panning, it features two independent panoramic axes - one at the base for aligning controls to your position and another at the top for fine-tuning camera direction. Rubberized gear knobs provide precise adjustments even when wearing gloves, without obstructing movement. The base includes a hinge that allows a 62 degree tilt, enabling most cameras to achieve a 90 degree vertical position. Additionally, the top features two bubble levels and an Arca-Swiss Classic quick release clamp for secure mounting.

While highly versatile, the Cube is particularly well-suited for architectural and studio photography, where precise, incremental adjustments are essential. Its design also benefits macro photography by reducing the need for constant refocusing. The Cube effectively places the camera within an imaginary sphere, ensuring rotation around a fixed image plane. This minimizes movement at the optical system's entrance pupil, allowing for faster, more efficient fieldwork with fewer height and focus adjustments. The top platform provides 360 degree panning with a numbered scale, ensuring repeatable, precision-based compositions.