Name: Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp, 18 lb Capacity
Brand: Really Right Stuff
SKU: RRSBH40LR
Price: 465.00 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4.7 (15 reviews)

Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp, 18 lb Capacity

Really Right Stuff BH-40

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Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head, Compact Lever-Release Clamp, 18 lb Capacity

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Although this item is temporarily on Backorder, you can order it now and it will ship as soon as it arrives. Your card will only be charged once item is shipped. Estimated to Ship: 09/2025.

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Really Right Stuff BH-40 

Shop the Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head: 18lb capacity, Arca-Swiss compatible, smooth movement, and aluminum build. Order yours today!

Enhance your photography experience with the BH-40 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp from Really Right Stuff. This high-quality, durable ball head is an ideal choice for all types of photography, providing fast, accurate control and solid support for your camera or lens. With its intuitive design, aiming and horizon leveling can be achieved in one smooth motion, and securing your equipment requires just a quick twist of a single control. Unlike traditional 3-axis pan-tilt tripod heads, this compact ball head offers superior speed and stability. Its sleek profile, devoid of protruding handles, makes it not only easier to carry but also more convenient to pack. The BH-40 Ball Head is equipped with a unique lever-release clamp, which simplifies the process of attaching and detaching your camera. This feature, combined with its impressive 18 lb load capacity, makes it a versatile choice for photographers using a range of equipment. Designed for adaptability, it comes with a 3/8"-16 tripod mount thread size and a 1/4"-20 adapter, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of cameras and tripods. Experience the simplicity, versatility, and robustness of the BH-40 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp, and elevate your photography to new heights.

Sorry to do this.  I know RRS makes a fine product but I'm not happy.  I take care of my gear and I I've been using this for two years.  Just used it the other night and everything was fine.  Today, I drove to my location, hiked all the way there, pulled out my equipment, set up and, BOOM, it's broken.  The knob that adjusts the panning was vice grip tight and the camera had no tension on the panning. 
So, it's broken and I'm upset because this was an expensive piece of equipment and I have ballheads that are 25% the cost of this and I've used them ten+ years and they still work.  
I know I'm not supposed to use the drag knob to lock the ball head, so If I did something wrong that stinks because everything is normal use for a ball head. 
The thing just stopped working and it happened within the last 48 hours.  Thankfully I wasn't on an important trip but how am I supposed to trust this brand when the equipment just breaks suddenly with normal use?

High Price, Low reliability

Really right stuff ballhead

Excellent quality. I have the larger RRS head but needed a second head for another tripod. With todays mirrorless bodies being lighter I didn?t need the big brother. The size and weight savings is awesome.

Small yet mighty

much lighter than my current ball head. I like the quick release ans simplicity of the knobs.

Great product1

A few cosmetic defects but nothing that prevents it from functioning as when it was new.  It will hold up to 50lbs.  Very steady and dependable.

Sturdy and easy to use.

This is a rock solid ball head worth every penny.  I have used it so far doing Macro (flowers) and landscapes this past weekend, and it is rock solid.  Great service from Adorama!

RRS BH 40--Solid Ballhead!

An extremely well built ball head, it?s everything it was described to be and more.

An awesome built ball head

Rock Solid ball head. Pricey but worth the extra money.

Solid ball head.

I had another ball head from a different brand which was driving me crazy every time I needed to make adjustments to the drag of the ball. I sold that one and got this one after reading great reviews. Solid construction. Good size knobs and it works as intended.

Excellent ball head.

I after years of using Manfrotto, I wanted to swap over to an Arca style quick-clamp.  I swapped out my trusty 486 RC2 for the RSS BH-40, and have been completely pleased since.
I like to have the clamp lever at the rear of the camera, so the position of the bubble level on this model makes it fairly useless, (hence the 4 stars) but no big deal for me......

Manfrotto to RRS

Happy!

This ball head is truly a fine piece of machinery. Very well built and nice smooth controls. The locking lever securely holds camera in place.

Professional, Smooth & Very Well Built

Not only a thing of beauty,  but also well engineered, smooth, precise, and secure in its movements. Well worth the money and perfect for a Field camera in my opinion.  Bob Wood

A thing of beauty

RRS has some incredible products. Unfortunately, this one falls a little short. Mainly it’s the design of the knobs. Pull out, turn, twist, pull out again, and don’t let the slight frustration seep in when you’ve accidentally over tightened one of the screws. Get the pliers out. I like the ease of movement, the quick clamp design, and the weight.

Good, but could be better.

This is my third tripod and the first time I've bought a separate ball head. With my previous tripod, I would frame up my shot and tighten everything down, let go and the camera would drop just a little. With this ball head, that doesn't happen! I'm delighted - it's a joy to use. I love that I can tighten it with just one lever. I also like the lever-release version to secure the camera - easier than tightening a knob. As other reviewers have mentioned, there are times that the lever gets in the way of the camera, and I find myself having to swivel the base of the ball head to keep the lever from restricting where I want to aim the camera. But all in all, it's a wonderful experience to use this ball head.

Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp, 18 lb Capacity

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