The BH-40 Ball Head with No Clamp from Really Right Stuff is a 13 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 no clamp, but can be customized with a RRS quick release or another manufacturer's quick release system.
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Key Features
- 18 lb Load Capacity
- Max Height: 2.5"
- 90-Degree Notch for Portrait Orientation
- Separate Tension Control Knob
The BH-40 Ball Head with No Clamp from Really Right Stuff is a 13 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 no clamp, but can be customized with a RRS quick release or another manufacturer's quick release system.
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Really Right Stuff BH-40 Reviews
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Question. I handle the camera body with my right ...
Question. I handle the camera body with my right hand while it's on the tripod. On the RRS BH40 the main lever is also on the right side...unless you turn it so the notch is in the front, but then you can't tilt the camera up, using that notch. If that makes any sense, is there a way to have the notch facing me and the main lever on the left side?
Unfortunately, the notch and knob position are fixed. You will not be able to reposition/orientate one without the other.
Date published: 2021-10-24
What's in the box, does the stainless steel flat ...
What's in the box, does the stainless steel flat head mounting screw comes with the head? Thanks.
In the Box
Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head with No Clamp
Padded Cordura Pouch
5/32" Hex Key to Remove/Replace Clamp
1/4"-20 x 3/4" Stainless Steel Flat Head Mounting Screw
User Guide
Limited 5-Year Warranty
Date published: 2021-01-20
What is the purpose of the BH40 without a ...
What is the purpose of the BH40 without a platform?
The first BH40 I bought had the platform to mount an alternate camera clamp too.
Now that the BH40 is sold without the platform (and platforms as a separate part are discontinued) it would be difficult to get a solid mount with an alternate mount sitting on the two key posts that lock into the missing platform.
Without the platform the BH40 is not usable.
Date published: 2022-04-04
I'm considering the no clamp version of the BH-40 ...
I'm considering the no clamp version of the BH-40 but the picture shows a toothed attachment point from the ball head to the clamp and my existing clamp that came with a BH-55 has a slot, not teeth for positive alignment. Is my clamp not a match for the BH-40 without a clamp?
According to Really Right Stuff, the toothed grooves on the Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head with Full Size Screw-Knob Clamp are the new "Rosette" pattern to which they have now updated their new ball heads and clamps. If your clamp has the older slot style notch on its base, you may purchase the Really Right Stuff Ball Head Rosette Adapter, B&H # RERRS9000001 • MFR # RRS-9000001, as an adapter for your usage needs.
Date published: 2022-11-09
Will the RRS BH 40 work with the Hasselblad quick ...
Will the RRS BH 40 work with the Hasselblad quick coupling H plate system? I need to support the Hasselblad 907X 50 C
This head cannot accept the Hasselblad Tripod Quick Coupling H.
Date published: 2021-01-18
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
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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