Arca-Swiss Camera Plates
CLASSIC 38 mm
The ARCA-SWISS Classic camera plate, a component of the original ARCA-SWISS quick release system, was designed and patented by ARCA-SWISS in the 1950's.
With its original dovetail width of 38 mm, the Classic camera plate was precisely defined and matched the extension bracket base of the ARCA-SWISS view camera optical bench. The original Classic dovetail design remains unchanged to this day.
MONOBALL®FIX 26 mm
For use with ARCA-SWISS monoball®Fix compatible tripod heads only - Our monoball®Fix camera plates are the perfect fit if you're looking for a modern solution that works well with mirrorless cameras, telephoto lens mounts, and accesories. Designed to be ultralight, compact, and multi-functional, these plates have a dovetail width of 26 mm.
Please note: monoball®Fix is not compatible with "Arca style" quick releases from other brands.
Installation
Original ARCA-SWISS Classic camera plates, featuring a 38 mm dovetail width, are designed to mount in the upper channel of the ARCA-SWISS Classic or flipLock® quick release.
We highly recommend choosing an original ARCA-SWISS camera plate over other brands. Some manufacturers that attempt to replicate our original design may not be compatible with ARCA-SWISS tripod heads—especially ARCA-SWISS heads equipped with a flipLock® quick release.
It is important to note that flipLock® quick releases are calibrated for ARCA-SWISS camera plates at the factory. As a result, adjustments may be necessary for third-party camera plates or L-brackets, as these often deviate from the standard ARCA-SWISS dovetail specifications by being too wide, too narrow, too rounded, or lack the appropriate ARCA-SWISS dovetail specification. Please refer to the illustration below for more information.
ARCA-SWISS CAMERA PLATE AND QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM
ARCA-SWISS provides a choice of two camera plate systems:
- The original Classic - dovetail width of 38 mm
- The compact monoball®Fix - dovetail width of 26 mm
The view camera extension bracket is the same base profile as Classic camera plates. It will mount and adjust freely within the upper channel of a Classic or flipLock® quick release.
View camera monorail, Pan System Pro, Macro Table, and X-Table are the same base profile as monoball®Fix camera plates. All will mount and adjust freely within the lower channel of a Classic or FlipLock® quick release or any single channel monoball®Fix quick release.
