A (hopefully) quick explanation of what Arca Swiss actually is for those of you that may not know. As well as some quirks, pros, and cons of adopting this system for your gear.
00:00 Intro What is Arca Swiss?
01:58 How Arca Swiss Plates and Clamps work
02:38 Arca Swiss Dimensions
03:21 Vertical vs. Horizontal movement
04:12 Benefits of Arca Swiss
04:40 What is 1/4"20?
05:19 Basic Uses
06:10 Builtin Arca Swiss compatibility on some gear
07:24 Alternatives and competitor styles
08:10 Quirks and Cons
10:48 Con # 2 Added Builk
11:33 Tiny Plates
12:06 Con #3 1/4"20 mounting
12:37 Con #4 Spinning plates (not like in a circus)
12:55 Con # 5 More bulk
13:38 Closing
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Small Arca Swiss Clamps:
Ultra Light Plate/Clamp: https://amzn.to/43GPD8e
My Main Clamp (I own about 10 of these): https://amzn.to/46XkCQl
Medium/Larger Arca Swiss Clamps:
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Mic used to record this video: https://amzn.to/3YlG1Pj
Cameras used to film this video:
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BRoll Camera for overhead and cutaway/side shots: https://amzn.to/3Mv3lEd
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External Recorder: https://amzn.to/3Alvid5
Audio Gear I use:
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Subwoofer: https://amzn.to/3V2IbQQ
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Smallrig Mini Tripod: https://amzn.to/3JQd0Ud
Articulating arm for my microphone: https://amzn.to/3f8Km2p
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External Monitor, Atomos Shinobi: https://amzn.to/3tfxTSH
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