The BH-55 Ball Head with Full Size Screw-Knob Clamp from Really Right Stuff is a 1.9 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: 3.8"
- Dual 90° Notches for Portrait Mode
- Separate Tension Control Knob
Really Right Stuff BH-55 with Knob Clamp Overview
Really Right Stuff BH-55 with Knob Clamp 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 | 1.9 lb / 0.86 kg |
| Package Weight | 2.425 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.8 x 6.45 x 6.4" |
Really Right Stuff BH-55 with Knob Clamp Reviews
Secure Ball Head You Can Trust
The Really Right Stuff BH-55 is a very secure ball head that will hold your camera or a Nikon 200-400 mm lens without compromising your set up. I have the BH-30 and BH-40, and those ball heads are right for traveling or a lighter set up with the camera and lens. I am also pleased with the ease of using the ball head and to have an instant secure camera set up in return. The screw-knob clamp is a secure way for interchanging different camera plates or lens plates. Will use for landscapes that are view points you can drive to and set up quickly.
Solid
Sturdy, solid ball head. I considered other ball heads, but decided on the RRS BH-55 because of the fast locking of the main lockdown knob and high weight it can handle.
Really Right Stuff BH-55 - best head at this price point
IMO, the Really Right Stuff BH-55 is the best head at this price point. High quality and reliable.
Quality
Very impressed with the quality of the BH-55.
Easy
Easy to fit Easy to operate Easy to secure setting Excellent product
Better, a lot smoother
I get what is best. Promediagear and it's H1 head was my first go to choice. I was wrong. It wasn't has smooth and precise has I hope for. But after 3 shoots already I can say that this RRS-BH55 will do the job! No excuse for fixe and easy to use, on the job, head.
Complete Satisfaction
I purchased a Nikon D850, Nikon 24-70 f2.8, Nikon 70-200 f2.8, and a Nikon 200-500 f5.6 from B&H over the past year. These were all upgrades from previous camera equipment. I tried various tripod heads and was not satisfied with the stability and precision; especially with the 200-500 set up. The BH-55 head has met all my expectations. A rock solid product. The B&H service was impeccable per usual. Highly recommend the RRS BH-55 for anyone with large camera equipment.
This is a beast of a head
I have had numerous ball heads over the past 10 years. All have failed - some fairly quickly. My last head was a nice Sirui and it held up well for about 4 years making it a good price/value. But in all honesty I think it would have gone faster had I not gotten rid of my old RB67 in 2019. This new head feels like it will support a tank. I waited about 4 months to review it as I wanted to put it through its paces. It has only gotten better as time has passed. The controls are ultra-smooth, the head is strong, the finish is holding up well to abuse, and the design is great. Consider me an RRS convert.
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