The BH-55 Ball Head with Lever-Release Panning Clamp from Really Right Stuff is a 2.3 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. This version of the head has a special panning quick release with a bubble level and markings to 360 degrees making it ideal for panoramas.
- Ergonomic design gives superior handling and unsurpassed reliability
- Lowest height profile in its class
- Knobs are captive and uniquely shaped, making operation by feel very intuitive
- Dual 90-degree drop-notches allow maximum flexibility for positioning the camera for portrait-orientation or extreme angle shots
- Micrometer drag tension adjustment is repeatable and absolutely reliable
- Precision panning base is finely laser-engraved at 2.5-degree intervals and features unique drum and brake design for effortless locking
- Laser-engraved millimeter scale offers precise centering and positioning within the clamp jaw
- All components are machined from solid aircraft aluminum or stainless steel for maximum durability and minimum weight