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Reduced - RRS BH-55 Ball Head, Full Size Lever-Release Clamp - (Cosmetics Fair+)(Mechanical 10/10) $325.00
Apr 26, 2024 10:07:41   #
brabusa Loc: Jacksonville FL
 
(Reduced Price) - RRS spent considerable time working with professional photographers to properly engineer the BH-55. From small details to functionality and versatility, the BH-55 is one of the best ballheads on the market today. Superb build, rock solid stability and lots of options make it a truly versatile ballhead. Although not cheap, you would spend at least $250-300 for a comparable ballhead. Considering how much I’ve been relying on the BH-55, it’s paid for itself long ago. It’ll survive many more years. You won’t have to think about upgrading, being unhappy or afraid to use it.
I've nothing bad to say about the BH-55. It's that good! If you're not satisfied with your current tripod head and shopping around for one you won’t need to replace, look no further – the RRS BH-55 is worth every penny. I know it's an expensive tripod head, but decide for yourself if spending $300+ for such a head is worth it. If you're shooting with a $500 camera and lower-end lenses, it might not make sense to invest so much money on a tripod head, but if you've got high-end gear and expensive lenses, consider investing in something that will serve you reliably for years.
Condition: Cosmetics - 7/10, Working Condition - 10/10
Load Capacity: 50 lb / 23 kg

• Height: 4.6″ / 119 mm • Base Diameter: 2.9″ / 74mm
• Ball Diameter: 2.2″ / 55mm • Ball Articulation: ±40-45º, 2×90º • Panning Base: 2.5º increments, ±0º-90º-0º. • Tripod Mount: 3/8″-16
• Weight: 2.3 lb / 1042g











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Apr 27, 2024 10:56:53   #
Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA
 
brabusa wrote:
Really Right Stuff spent considerable time working with professional photographers to properly engineer the BH-55. From small details to functionality and versatility, the BH-55 is one of the best ballheads on the market today. Superb build, rock solid stability and lots of options make it a truly versatile ballhead. Although not cheap, you would spend at least $250-300 for a comparable ballhead. Considering how much I’ve been relying on the BH-55, it’s paid for itself long ago. It’ll survive many more years, you don’t have to think about upgrading, being unhappy or scared about what you use.
I have nothing bad to say about the BH-55. It's really that good! If you're not satisfied with your current tripod head and shopping around for one that you won’t ever need to replace, look no further – the RRS BH-55 is worth every penny. I know it's an expensive tripod head, but decide for yourself if spending close to $400 for such a head is worth it or not. If you're shooting with a $500 camera and lower-end lenses, it might not make sense to invest so much money on a tripod head, but if you've got high-end gear and expensive lenses, consider investing in something that can serve you for years to come?
Condition: Cosmetics - 8/10, Working Condition - 10/10
Load Capacity: 50 lb / 23 kg

• Height: 4.6″ / 119 mm • Base Diameter: 2.9″ / 74mm
• Ball Diameter: 2.2″ / 55mm • Ball Articulation: ±40-45º, 2×90º • Panning Base: 2.5º increments, ±0º-90º-0º. • Tripod Mount: 3/8″-16
• Weight: 2.3 lb / 1042g
Really Right Stuff spent considerable time working... (show quote)



I recently spent my photo budget on a couple of lenses and a tripod but for anyone considering this: This is by far and away the best ball head I've ever used. I was shooting with a friend who had one and on one shoot he couldn't attend I used it for a full day of shooting. Not only is it smooth as a highly polished ball bearing, the lever lock is solid and much better than having to take the time to screw down a Swiss-Arca plate.

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Apr 27, 2024 12:35:57   #
brabusa Loc: Jacksonville FL
 
Thank you, I agree completely.

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