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Really Right Stuff BH-40 LR II Mid-sized ballhead with B2-LR II Lever Release-clamp

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Really Right Stuff BH-40 LR II Mid-sized ballhead with B2-LR II Lever Release-clamp
Ball Ø / mm
  • 40
Base Ø / cm
  • 5,3
Height / cm
  • 7,6
Material
  • 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • Stainless steel
QR base fits
  • ARCA SWISS compatible (according to manufacturer) 38 mm dovetail
Tripod Thread
  • 3/8" UNC
Weight / kg
  • 0,486
clamp release type
  • Lever release
for Canon Lenses
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS III
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
  • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
  • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
  • Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
  • Canon EF 400mm f/5.6
for Canon RF lenses
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM (2019)
  • Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5 - 7.1 L IS USM (2020)
  • Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM (2020)
  • Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM (2020)
for Nikon Lenses (non Z)
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 200-500mm f/5,6E ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 300mm f/4E AF-S PF ED VR NIKKOR
for Nikon Z Lenses
  • Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S NIKKOR (2021)
for Olympus / OM SYSTEM Lenses
  • Olympus 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 M.ZUIKO ED IS
  • Olympus 300mm f/4  M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED IS PRO
for Sigma lenses
  • Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6,3 DG OS HSM / Contemporary
  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6,3 DG OS HSM / Contemporary
  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6,3 DG OS HSM / Sports
for Sony Lenses
  • Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II FE [SEL70200GM2]
  • Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II FE [SEL70200GM2] (2021)
  • Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM II [SAL70200G2]
  • Sony 70-200mm f/4 G OSS FE [SEL70200G]
  • Sony 70-200mm f/4 G OSS FE [SEL70200G] (2014)
  • Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS FE [SEL100400GM]
  • Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS FE [SEL100400GM] (2017)
maximum payload / kg
  • 8,0
recommended for
  • Architecture photography
  • DSLM
  • DSLR
  • Landscape photography
  • Long Lens Photography
  • Macro photography
  • Medium Format
  • Panoramic photography
  • Reportage photography
  • Travel photography
  • Wedding photography
separate panorama base
  • yes

BH-40 ballhead with B2-LR-II clamp.

BH-40 LR II features:

  • 40mm diameter ball is hollow.
  • One 90° drop notch.
  • Knobs and lever are captive and uniquely shaped.
  • Main locking lever is springloaded; pull out to reposition in 60-degree increments. Lever freely clears platforms narrower than 2.7 inches.
  • Drag set control has laser engraved indictor scale.
  • Exclusive drum & symmetrical progressive band brake securely locks panning base.
  • Panning base is laser-engraved at 2.5 degrees intervals.
  • All components are either anodized aluminum or stainless steel for years of corrosion-free performance.
  • Other clamp options: B2-mAS, B2 AS II, B2-Pro II, or PCL-1.
  • Really Right Stuff camera body quick-release plate required; purchase separately. Body plates are model specific, not generic. Under the Categories tab on left, select "Camera & L-plates" then drill down to your specific make and model.

A note about choosing the BH-40 LR II ballhead: The clamp that comes installed on this ballhead is our full-size B2 AS II clamp. This clamp is larger than the clamp that comes installed on the BH-40 LR ballhead. If the diameter of your tripod platform is larger than the base diameter of the ballhead (2.1"/53mm) you will experience clearance issues when using the drop notch; you will not have full use of the drop notch because the clamp will hit the tripod before reaching 90-degrees. The larger B2 AS II clamp cannot freely clear wider platforms because the head itself has such a low profile. This is not an issue if you only use L-plates, but we strongly urge you to choose the BH-40 LR ballhead instead of the BH-40 LR II ballhead if you use conventional body plates.

Comes packed in its own padded Cordura protective draw-string pouch. Use the pouch to cover and protect the ballhead when mounted to the tripod, for carrying the ballhead in your carry-on luggage when traveling, or when the ballhead & tripod are strapped to a photo backpack.

And a note about load capacity... We rate the load capacity of our BH-40 ballhead very conservatively at just 18 pounds. Why do we do this when competitors' ballheads in this same class are rated for greater load capacities? We feel that a better guide for choosing a ballhead is to consider how well the ballhead operates while it's loaded with gear. For example, we routinely recommend our BH-40 as the ballhead of choice for lenses like 70-200mm/f2.8 zooms and 300mm/f4 primes. Does that mean the BH-40 can't handle a 300mm/f2.8 lens? Of course not! Our BH-40 ballhead is robust enough for occasional use with even a 500mm/f4 lens. But if you primarily use a 300mm/f2.8 lens (and bigger) for your tripod work, we guarantee you'll be happier with our BH-55 full-size ballhead. Bigger loads simply handle better on a bigger ball, period. So when you're trying to decide which ballhead is going to be best for you, consider that load capacity is only one of many features to consider. Any questions? Call our onsite pros and we'll help you choose the best support system for your gear.

This item includes ballhead, quick-release clamp, and storage pouch. Images may show additional gear that is not included.

  • Load Capacity: 18 lb / 8 kg
  • Height: 3.0 inches / 76 mm
  • Base Diameter: 2.1 inches / 53 mm
  • Ball Diameter: 1.6 inches / 40 mm
  • Tripod Mount: 3/8"-16
  • Weight: 17.1 oz / 486 g
Ball Ø / mm
  • 40
Base Ø / cm
  • 5,3
Height / cm
  • 7,6
Material
  • 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • Stainless steel
QR base fits
  • ARCA SWISS compatible (according to manufacturer) 38 mm dovetail
Tripod Thread
  • 3/8" UNC
Weight / kg
  • 0,486
clamp release type
  • Lever release
for Canon Lenses
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS III
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
  • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
  • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
  • Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
  • Canon EF 400mm f/5.6
for Canon RF lenses
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM (2019)
  • Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5 - 7.1 L IS USM (2020)
  • Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM (2020)
  • Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM (2020)
for Nikon Lenses (non Z)
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 200-500mm f/5,6E ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 300mm f/4E AF-S PF ED VR NIKKOR
for Nikon Z Lenses
  • Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S NIKKOR (2021)
for Olympus / OM SYSTEM Lenses
  • Olympus 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 M.ZUIKO ED IS
  • Olympus 300mm f/4  M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED IS PRO
for Sigma lenses
  • Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6,3 DG OS HSM / Contemporary
  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6,3 DG OS HSM / Contemporary
  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6,3 DG OS HSM / Sports
for Sony Lenses
  • Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II FE [SEL70200GM2]
  • Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II FE [SEL70200GM2] (2021)
  • Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM II [SAL70200G2]
  • Sony 70-200mm f/4 G OSS FE [SEL70200G]
  • Sony 70-200mm f/4 G OSS FE [SEL70200G] (2014)
  • Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS FE [SEL100400GM]
  • Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS FE [SEL100400GM] (2017)
maximum payload / kg
  • 8,0
recommended for
  • Architecture photography
  • DSLM
  • DSLR
  • Landscape photography
  • Long Lens Photography
  • Macro photography
  • Medium Format
  • Panoramic photography
  • Reportage photography
  • Travel photography
  • Wedding photography
separate panorama base
  • yes

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Manufacturer information:
Really Right Stuff
720 S 850 E Lehi
UT 84043 / USA
info@reallyrightstuff.com
https://reallyrightstuff.com
responsible person:
Augenblicke eingefangen GbR
Schonenfahrerstr. 7
18057 Rostock / Deutschland
info@augenblicke-eingefangen.de
www.augenblicke-eingefangen.de