Arca Swiss - What is it? Plus Quirks, Pros, and Cons

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 - Built-in 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 Below are some affiliate links to most of the gear I use to make my videos and that help me grow this channel so I can make more videos like this, happy recording! 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: Larger Clamp: https://amzn.to/3O7BUkZ My Favorite Quick Release System: https://amzn.to/44Qzka0 Mic used to record this video: https://amzn.to/3YlG1Pj Cameras used to film this video: Panasonic GH5 (with 12-35 lens): https://amzn.to/31iwKOO Secondary Lens: https://amzn.to/3QhJc4D Panasonic 12mm f1.4 for Micro Four Thirds: https://amzn.to/3KNtkWy Side Shot Camera: https://amzn.to/3XRzHgC Lens: https://amzn.to/3UuIa95 B-Roll Camera for overhead and cut-away/side shots: https://amzn.to/3Mv3lEd Lens: https://amzn.to/44Fy2Pl Secondary Lens: https://amzn.to/3jKpPDr External Recorder: https://amzn.to/3Alvid5 Audio Gear I use: Awesome shotgun mic that's also a USB Mic: https://amzn.to/3j1nW5b Industry Standard Headphones, Sony MDR-7506: https://amzn.to/3FOfoIG Rode Wireless Go II: https://amzn.to/3dr9gwO Current Studio Monitors: https://amzn.to/3OkO21U Subwoofer: https://amzn.to/3V2IbQQ Secondary Monitors: https://amzn.to/3GnwQXz Other cool camera gear I use: Manfrotto Pixie Tripod: https://amzn.to/3F8aepK Smallrig Mini Tripod: https://amzn.to/3JQd0Ud Articulating arm for my microphone: https://amzn.to/3f8Km2p Backup and Cheap Microphone - Movo VXR10: https://amzn.to/3G9EUbi K&F Concept Camera Tripod (Goes up to almost 7 feet!!): https://amzn.to/3f7x3zi External Monitor, Atomos Shinobi: https://amzn.to/3tfxTSH For Recording Externally with my Sony A7iii: https://amzn.to/3JUwZB2 ep:107 #peakdesign #ulanzi #kfconcept