The BH-40 Ball Head with Lever-Release Panning Clamp from Really Right Stuff is a 23.6 oz mid-sized ball head that will support camera-lens combinations weighing up to 18 lb. Crafted from aluminum and stainless steel, the BH-40 has all of the features you'd expect from a professional-level head. An over-sized, ergonomic locking T-knob allows 45-degree tilting in all directions and a 90-degree drop-notch facilitates 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 360 degree markers that make it ideal for panoramas.
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Key Features
- 18 lb Load Capacity
- Max Height: 3.7"
- 90-Degree Notch for Portrait Orientation
- Separate Tension Control Knob
The BH-40 Ball Head with Lever-Release Panning Clamp from Really Right Stuff is a 23.6 oz mid-sized ball head that will support camera-lens combinations weighing up to 18 lb. Crafted from aluminum and stainless steel, the BH-40 has all of the features you'd expect from a professional-level head. An over-sized, ergonomic locking T-knob allows 45-degree tilting in all directions and a 90-degree drop-notch facilitates 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 360 degree markers that make it ideal for panoramas.
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Really Right Stuff BH-40 w/ Lever-Release Pan... Overview
Benefits
UPC: 818413022423
Really Right Stuff BH-40 w/ Lever-Release Pan... Specs
Key Specs
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Head
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| Counter Balance |
Pan & Tilt
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| Independent Pan Lock | |
| Vertical Tilt | |
| Lateral Tilt |
General
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| Bubble Level | |
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Really Right Stuff BH-40 w/ Lever-Release Pan... Reviews
Well built
By Brandon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-05-19
As always RRS are the best built pieces of quipment you can get.
Really Nice Stuff
By Thomas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-19
I agonized for a couple years over the purchase of a top of the line tripod head and sort of by accident ended up with a new RRS BH40 head with the top plate swivel. After one use, I can tell for certain that I am very glad to have wound up with this. It's absolutely fabulous and I can't recommend it enough.
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Hi, Im using Nikon z9 + Nikon 800mm f/6.3. is the ...
Hi,
Im using Nikon z9 + Nikon 800mm f/6.3. is the panning option will work well for videos? or it will to hard to pan gently?
The Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head with Lever-Release Panning Clamp doesn't have panning fluid and counter balance so it is hard to pan gently during video. I would recommend a fluid head for panning during video such as this one. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1470943-REG
Date published: 2023-07-21
For the BH-40 with Full lever panning clamp, is ...
For the BH-40 with Full lever panning clamp, is it the new R-mount version from RRS?
No, the Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head with Lever-Release Panning Clamp does not have the R mount.
R-Mount Interface: R-Mount’s rosette will prevent twisting at the coupling point between the ARC-LR and RRS head over time, and will assist in eliminating “play” that results from regular use on our earlier tongue-and-groove designs.
It is not out yet as of today on the B&H system. And is only in a clamp and not yet on the heads.
Date published: 2023-07-09
question
What size is the threaded stud on the ball that attaches to the QR clamp? 1/4 or 3/8? Thanks!
Hi Eric, You can mail Really Right Stuff with your question. They will answer it within a few days !
Date published: 2018-08-27
question
Does the lever-release interfere with the panning clamp knob? Do you have to open the lever to tighten down the panning clamp knob? It is hard to tell in the picture, they look close together.
There is no interference.
Date published: 2018-08-27
question
So without the model that has the Lever-Release Panning Clamp I cannot pan the camera...?? I see similar markings at the bottom of the ball head that I presumed was for panning too. Can someone please clear this up for me...??
The bottom portion will pan 360 degrees when the knob is loosened. The pan head on top of the ball joint allows you to level the camera independent of how the tripod is positioned, before panning. it is designed for panning the camera through a panorama sequence, and makes leveling the camera very easy.
Date published: 2019-06-17
question
Do you hold the camera body to pan for a single row Panorama or the panning clamp?
The body and the panning portion of the head are both going to rotate, so I don't think it matters which you hold while panning. Just shoot, loosen the pan screw, rotate, tighten screw, shoot, and repeat.
Date published: 2018-08-27