Tilt and pivot your camera in three-dimensional space with the Arca-Swiss d4 Geared Pan Classic Tripod Head, which combines the advantages of a spherical head and a 3D tilt head in one compact system.

Featuring a 66 lb load capacity (which accounts for the added stress of a heavy lens) and unobtrusive yet functional controls, the d4 can be used on a tripod like a normal spherical head. When both X- and Y-axes are open, one can move the camera freely. But, in contrast to a spherical head, X- and Y-axis movements can also be made separately, one at a time. And, if one of these axes is fixed, movements can be performed with even more precision.

The design of this head puts the center of rotation of X and Y- tilts in the same place, making the pivoting radius of these movements very small, thus allowing users to maintain perspectives during readjustment. Also, a self-locking shock absorption feature for the swivel function allows for near total compensation of the camera's weight.

In addition to manual operation, the d4 also offers the precision of separate gear-driven vertical/horizontal movements when the locking levers are fixed, with quick release clutches for fast large adjustments.

The head gives you the choice when using pan for an image, either gear driven or free movements. When the geared pan knob is pulled out, the pan movement is free for coarse and quick panning adjustments. When the geared pan knob is pushed in, the gears inside the panning device are re-engaged and will offer precision geared rotation of the camera. Using the new geared panning device, cameras and lenses can be moved micro-metrically in three axes. This movement makes the top pan movement especially useful to an Architectural photographer in finding perspective, especially one point perspective.

Two spirit levels, arranged at 90° angles underneath the upper panorama adjustment, are sufficiently visible to facilitate effective leveling, even from a low viewpoint. This head is compatible with either classic Arca-Swiss-type or newer Arca-Swiss MonoballFix-type camera plates.

Leverage Weight Capacity: 66 lb    Height: 5.3"    Weight: 2.3 lb    Classic Arca-Type Compatible    Manual & Gear-Driven Functionality    360° Panning Devices at Top and Base    2 Bubble Levels

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this come with the plate?

A: The d4 Tripod Head does not include an Arca Swiss type plate. A compatible plate is the Arca-Swiss Universal Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw (40mm) and Rubber Surface, BH # ARQRP40.25 https://bhpho.to/3rTfQR2

Q: 2. I have a Really Right Stuff TA-3 Leveling Base, would this Arca-Swiss D4 Tripod Head fit into my leveling base? What is the base diameter of this tripod head?

A: I have the Acra-Swiss D4 head and use it with the TA-3 leveling base but I have it attached via a RRS B2 AS II lever release clamp and mounting plate. You should still be able to mount it to the leveling base without such a set up. I find it much easier to switch out heads and travel with this arrangement however.

Q: 3. Does the geared panning mechanism have the ability to turn off the geared planning to do a rough pan and then turn geared panning back own?

A: You have both options, either gear driven or free movements. When the knob is pulled out, the pan movement is free for coarse and quick panning adjustments. When the knob is pushed in, the gears inside the panning device are re-engaged and will offer precision geared rotation of the camera.

Q: 4. load capacity ??

A: The load capacity is 66 lbs.

Q: 5. What is the difference between "geared" vs "geared gp" ?

A: The GP stands for "geared panning" in the Arca-Swiss d4 Geared Pan Classic Tripod Head. When the geared pan knob is pushed in, the gears inside the panning device are re-engaged and will offer precision geared rotation of the camera.

Q: 6. Does it work well when mounted at 90 degrees and camera hanging on the side pointing towards the ground? Want to use it for precise micro adjustments for 1:1 macro/reproduction with DSLR being pointed downwards toward a light table.

A: Yes, the Arca-Swiss d4 Tripod Head with Classic Knob Quick Release does work well when mounted at 90 °.

Q: 7. if i am not tied to a plate system, should i go for monoballfix or classic arca plates? Not sure I understand the benefits of MonoballFix

A: This is an outstanding tripod head. I recommend it highly.

Q: 8. If I am reading the descriptions accurately the D4 (and the P0 hybrid from Arca) are 2 way geared, not 3 way geared. The Panning rotation cannot be adjusted through a knob. Is this correct?

A: Correct, it is not geared, just a locking lever.

Q: 9. For real estate and geared head, do you think this would work better than the P0 hybrid?

A: Yes, more versatile head.

Q: 10. With the d 4 classic head can I shoot 90 degrees?

A: Yes! There are two was to achieve your goal.1. Loosen one of the tear drop knobs to tip the head to the side 90 degrees. You will may have to reposition the tripod if you are shooting both horizontally and vertically.2. Use an L- plate on your camera then easily and quickly use the quick release to switch from horizontal to vertical in seconds without having to reposition the tripod.