The BH-55 Ball Head with Full-Size Lever-Release Clamp (Chrome) from Really Right Stuff is a 1.96 lb ball head that will support large camera/long lens combinations weighing up to 50 lb. Crafted from aluminum and stainless steel, the BH-55 has all of the features you'd expect from a professional-level head. An over-sized, ergonomic locking knob allows 45-degree tilting in all directions and dual 90-degree drop-notches facilitate quick and accurate switching from the horizontal landscape position to vertical portrait orientation. A separate tension knob is provided to apply the appropriate pressure that safely corresponds to the weight of your camera. A third knob loosens and locks the panning base which is laser-engraved with markers every 2.5 degrees from 0 to 360 degrees.
- 50 lb Load Capacity
- Max Height: 3.7"
- Dual 90° Notches for Portrait Mode
- Separate Tension Control Knob
Really Right Stuff BH-55 with Full-Size Lever... Overview
Really Right Stuff BH-55 with Full-Size Lever... Specs
| Head Type | Ball Head |
| Base Mount | 3/8"-16 Female |
| Camera Mounting Screw | 1/4"-20 Male |
| Quick Release Plate Type | Arca-Type |
| Number of Bubble Levels | 1 |
| Friction Control | Yes |
| Independent Pan Lock | Yes |
| Ball Sphere Diameter | 2.2" / 55.88 mm |
| Lateral Tilt | -45° to +45° |
| Vertical Tilt | +90° to 0° |
| Panning Range | 360° |
| Load Capacity | 50 lb / 23 kg |
| Weight | 2 lb / 0.91 kg |
| Package Weight | 2.42 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6 x 5.85 x 5.3" |
Really Right Stuff BH-55 with Full-Size Lever... Reviews
RRS BH-55
It's only been a short time, but really great ball head. Very smooth action.
Right Stuff is RIGHT
Easy to install. Really upgraded my ball head. Made very well. Now I can do panorama with confidence. Great Product
Amazing Albeit Heavy Ballhead
Most ballheads have this tendency to droop a little even after tightening it. This is not one of them. Very solid and does not droop at all at any angle once you tighten it. I would have preferred its friction knob to be as refined as the one found in Acratech GXP, but pound for pound this is still a better ballhead. I did say it's heavy, don't mind the weight too much especially if paired with something like a 5-series Gitzo legs where its weight becomes negligible. The only real downside, if at all, is that to make it balanced, an L-plate for camera bodies is a necessity in vertical orientation.
Rock Solid
This thing is very secure and feels solid. Practically no flex or droop, and the tactile feel of the knobs means that you can easily operate this ball head by feel alone. You definitely need to pair this an equally solid tripod to get the full experience.
Main Lock Knob totally locked up
Very frustrating. The main lock knob has completely locked up. The solution from the website doesn't work. It seems to be unable to move clockwise or anticlockwise. Awaiting instructions from RRS what to do next. I've an expensive lump of metal at the moment. It's a very expensive item. It shouldn't lock up like this.
solid ballhead
it is solid especially with the clamp instead of nob for quick release
Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head with Full-Size Lever-Rele
Works great.
Best Ball Head I ever had
Very sturdy built ball head - highly recommended!
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