Really Right Stuff BH-40 Tripod Ballhead Review

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This review is part 2 of my tripod setup and it covers the Really Right Stuff BH-40 LR II Ballhead. Overall solid performer, the BH-40 compliments the Gitzo GT2541 tripod legs in a multitude of studio and travel applications, and is simply a pleasure to use.

*Don't skimp on the quick release plates either! You wouldn't want to watch your camera to plummet to the ground because of a cheap and/or incompatible plate.

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[hash342]

how is the smoothness of the head, and would you prefer the ballhead version over this ?

[banefox]

@hash342 The BH-40 is actually a ballhead with a panorama base that allows you to pan 360 degrees, but I think the "smoothness" you're referring to is for video, right? For that, I'd suggest you go with a fluid head. At this time, Really Right Stuff doesn't sell a fluid head, but check out Manfrotto and Gitzo. Hope that helps, good luck!

[SeanPee911]

Could you do a review on the tripod on the background? thanks a lot ! :)

[banefox]

@SeanPee911 Jump to the end of the video and it'll link to the review. Thanks for watching!

[makkowenwatt]

hey man, great vid...although i use the GITZO & RRS setup myself, was there any reason that you went with the GITZO legs instead of the RRS legs??

[banefox]

@makkowenwatt I'm not sure if RRS manufactured or were in the process of rolling out their legs at the time I was shopping for the Gitzos. I chose the Gitzo legs partly because of the brand (my photo mentor had a set that was several decades old) and I was able to demo the ones I currently own on the showroom at Calumet Photographic in San Francisco. That's also where I demo'd the Gitzo heads and it reinforced my decision to get the RRS BH-40.

[nottinmatterz2day]

$700 TRIPOD LEGS?!

[hash342]

@banefox ahh thanks, i actually ment to post the comment on your Slik 340 tripod review :) i want to use the slik 340 with my T3i for mostly photography but also video, and i can't really decide ballhead or 3 way-head.

[elbeasto71]

Thanks for the review, nice one.

That BH-40 has a slightly bigger leaver but it seems that you have no problem tilting it to the 'portrait' position i.e. 90 degrees.

Do you think that it would be OK with the Manfrotto 055XPROC3 legs?

I'd like the Gitzo or RRS legs but they're very expensive compared to the Manfrotto CF 055 series..

Cheers