Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head with Screw-Knob Panning Clamp

The BH-40 Ball Head with Screw-Knob Panning Clamp from Really Right Stuff is a 23.1 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.BenefitsErgonomic design gives superior handling and unsurpassed reliability Lowest height profile in its class Knobs are captive and uniquely shaped, making operation by feel very intuitive 90-Degree drop-notched allows maximum flexibility for positioning the camera for portrait-orientation or extreme angle shots Micrometer drag tension adjustment is repeatable and absolutely reliable Precision panning base is finely laser-engraved at 2.5 degree intervals and features unique drum and brake design for effortless locking Laser-engraved millimeter scale offers precise centering and positioning within the clamp jaw All components are machined from solid aircraft aluminum or stainless steel for maximum durability and minimum weightUPC: 818413022430