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Matthews BH-30 Ball Head with 10" (25cm) Suction Cup Mount

BH #MABH30SC • MFR #427016
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Matthews BH-30 Ball Head with 10" (25cm) Suction Cup Mount
Key Features
  • Supports up to 39.6 lb (18 kg)
  • Quick Release System
Unlike most other ball head mounts which are manufactured from die cast components, the Matthews BH-30 Ball Head with 10" (25cm) Suction Cup Mount is individually CNC machined from solid bar stock to ensure precise control over all critical dimensions and elements.

This ball head will support up to 39.6 lb (18 kg). It is supplied with a precision machined quick release plate that is well balanced and allows quick, safe and positive-locking of the camera to the ball head mount. The mounting plate can stay permanently attached to the camera to avoid taking the time to screw the camera onto the ball or screwing the ball onto the camera.

Note: When using the Matthews Ball Head Camera Mount on a moving vehicle, be certain the system is well stabilized and supported. Make sure smooth mounting surfaces are clean and as free of dust as possible to insure it grips firmly.

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Matthews BH-30 Overview

Unlike most other ball head mounts which are manufactured from die cast components, the Matthews BH-30 Ball Head with 10" (25cm) Suction Cup Mount is individually CNC machined from solid bar stock to ensure precise control over all critical dimensions and elements.

This ball head will support up to 39.6 lb (18 kg). It is supplied with a precision machined quick release plate that is well balanced and allows quick, safe and positive-locking of the camera to the ball head mount. The mounting plate can stay permanently attached to the camera to avoid taking the time to screw the camera onto the ball or screwing the ball onto the camera.

Note: When using the Matthews Ball Head Camera Mount on a moving vehicle, be certain the system is well stabilized and supported. Make sure smooth mounting surfaces are clean and as free of dust as possible to insure it grips firmly.

Matthews BH-30 Specs

Key Specs
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws (Quick Release Plate: Arca-Type)
Load Capacity
39.7 lb / 18 kg
Weight
1.1 lb / 0.5 kg
Head
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws (Quick Release Plate: Arca-Type)
Base Mount
Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Female
Counter Balance
No
Pan & Tilt
Independent Tilt Lock
Yes
Vertical Tilt
90°
Lateral Tilt
90°
General
Load Capacity
39.7 lb / 18 kg
Accessory Mounting
No
Bubble Level
Yes
Weight
1.1 lb / 0.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.7 x 10.4 x 10.4"

Matthews BH-30 Reviews

The suction cup is amazing. The ball head is meh.

By Jacob
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2019-06-10

Suction cup is great. It holds for long periods of time and can hold a ton of weight. The ball head needs to be cranked down to stop moving, and it's really hard to crack the little knobs down because they have no way to grip them. I rig a small, 8lb camera setup off this for interior driving shots of the driver of a car.

Hood Mount

By Graham
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-11-15

Perfect hood mount. If you need to use a larger format camera the ball can be removed and replaced with a levelling ball head.

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question

How much weight can this single suction mount hold? I saw 39lbs in reference to the head, but I want to confirm what the suction cup can handle.Thank you!
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, Matthews' website and the Overview on our website both indicate the Matthews BH-30 Ball Head with 10 (25cm) Suction Cup Mount will support up to 39.6 lb (18 kg). The ball head suction cup mount itself weighs 6 lbs (2.72 kg).
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Is the bh-30 detachable from the 10inch suction ...

Is the bh-30 detachable from the 10inch suction cup it comes with? Interested in knowing the size of threading underneath, I would like to confirm if it's a 3/8 hole
Asked by: Michaelangelo
Yes, with the Matthews BH-30 Ball Head with 10" (25cm) Suction Cup Mount, the BH-30 can detach from the suction mount, and the threading underneath is 3/8"-16.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2023-06-27

I just got a Matthews BH-30 Suction cup mount. 10"

I just got a Matthews BH-30 Suction cup mount. 10". How do I rease the suction?
Asked by: Robert
When working with the Matthews BH-30 Ball Head with 10" (25cm) Suction Cup Mount, look at the rubber edge of the suction cup. There should be a small release tab/lip on the perimeter of the cup. Gently pull that tab to let air in under the cup, and that will release it.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2026-05-29

question

Any experience using this particular mount in the winter, should I even dare use a car mount in the cold?
Asked by: Arsen
The cup is ratted from 10 degrees to 120 moisture can reduce the slip resistance of the cup. The red-line indicator may not perform reliably at elevations over 5,000'.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

I see this is described as being 10 . That sounds like the suction cup is the size of a dinner plate which is very large for my purpose to hold a go pro. Is there one that is considerably smaller but same manufacturer, etc? Thank you.
Asked by: Mark
You would be better served with a 427015 6 pump cup with BH-20
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

How do you connect a go pro to this?
Asked by: Mark
The BH30 has a removable top plate and you can screw into any of the go pro mounts with a 1/4-20 female receiver.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2018-08-28
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