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NEW: Really Right Stuff BH-40 ballhead

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The BH-40 recently underwent a slight re-design. The images at the left reflect the new design. Here's what's changed:

• Weight reduced from 13.0z to 11.9 oz (336g) (an 8.5% reduction).
  
• Main lock knob raised and slightly shortened so it now clears any platform diameter (previously limited to 2.7” platforms)
• Main lock knob has 26 available positions (up from 6)
• Main lock mechanism is more robust and durable
  
• Up to 45% stronger lockup – new load capacity is still 18lbs but lockup will be easier to achieve. This means that more force can get you more than 18lbs, but we still only recommend 70-200mm and occasional 300mm lens limits.
• Drop notches have been reduced from 2 to 1, to improve the lockup stability and smoothness of the ball joint. The single notch is now centered at the “front” when in the usual ballhead position.
• New laser-engraved indicators for both lock knobs to show which direction is which, tighten or loosen.
  
• Drag set knob has an arrow indicator showing more drag or less.

• 40mm diameter ball is hollow in the center to reduce weight.
  
• Single 90-degree drop notch for extreme angle shooting, or achieving portrait orientation without an L-plate.
  
• Knobs are captive and uniquely shaped, making operation "by feel" very intuitive.
• Main locking lever is spring-loaded; pull out and turn to one of 26 positions to avoid interference with the clamp, camera, etc.
• As of March 2014 the knob has been raised and slightly shortened, meaning it now clears any size tripod platform without repositioning.
  
• Drag set control allows repeatable ball tension settings. Set desired drag with the Main Lock Knob, then tighten the drag set knob to keep ballhead at that tension.
  
• 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.

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.

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