Just Before I Push The BIN Button

**Kerrowdown** · 12-11-2018, 04:07 PM

Anyone have knowledge in use of the Really Right Stuff BH-55 Pro with B2 Pro II Clamp?

**monochrome** · 12-11-2018, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Anyone have knowledge in use of the Really Right Stuff BH-55 Pro with B2 Pro II Clamp?

That’s exactly the ballhead and clamp I’ve decided on once I’ve sold some excess gear.

Entirely a FWIW Reply, of course.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-12-2018, 03:51 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Entirely a FWIW Reply, of course

And I thank you for that.

It would seem a bit light on the ground for other responses...

**baro-nite** · 12-12-2018, 07:51 AM

I have two of the smaller RRS ballheads, the BH-40 and the BH-30. The 40 has a tension adjustment like the 55, which is certainly a useful feature. I got both of mine with lever-release clamps, but in the years since I've become more partial to screw-knob clamps such as the B2 Pro II. I don't use ballheads nearly as often as I used to, but were I to want a ballhead capable of handling heavy loads I would buy a BH-55, with a screw-knob clamp.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-12-2018, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

I have two

Thanks for your reply, not had in problems in use?

**baro-nite** · 12-12-2018, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Thanks for your reply, not had in problems in use?

None at all.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-12-2018, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

None at all.

Excellent good news indeed, read that some of the earlier versions snatched a bit on ball drag motion.

**monochrome** · 12-12-2018, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Excellent good news indeed, read that some of the earlier versions snatched a bit on ball drag motion.

IIRC RRS addreeses that issue in the commentary somewhere. They refer to a new drag design and a new coating on the ball, plus admonish users to protect the ball from sand and grit and to gently spray out the mechanism with plain water if it gets dirty. They specifically claim their design does not lock up as others do.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-10-2019, 01:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

That’s exactly the ballhead and clamp I’ve decided on

Originally posted by baro-nite

I would buy a BH-55, with a screw-knob clamp

Purchased and pleased to report more than happy, please excuse iPhone grab shot of final set up..

Here's a link to my review of the Ball Head... https://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/really-right-stuff-bh-55-pro-with-b2-pro-ii-clamp.

12-11-2018, 04:07 PM	#1
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833	Just Before I Push The BIN Button Anyone have knowledge in use of the Really Right Stuff BH-55 Pro with B2 Pro II Clamp?

12-11-2018, 04:47 PM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Anyone have knowledge in use of the Really Right Stuff BH-55 Pro with B2 Pro II Clamp? That’s exactly the ballhead and clamp I’ve decided on once I’ve sold some excess gear. Entirely a FWIW Reply, of course. Last edited by monochrome; 12-11-2018 at 05:11 PM.

04-10-2019, 01:42 PM - 2 Likes	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833 Original Poster	Update Originally posted by monochrome That’s exactly the ballhead and clamp I’ve decided on Originally posted by baro-nite I would buy a BH-55, with a screw-knob clamp Purchased and pleased to report more than happy, please excuse iPhone grab shot of final set up.. Here's a link to my review of the Ball Head... https://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/really-right-stuff-bh-55-pro-with-b2-pro-ii-clamp. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 04-11-2019 at 12:57 PM.

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12-12-2018, 03:51 AM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Entirely a FWIW Reply, of course And I thank you for that. It would seem a bit light on the ground for other responses...

12-12-2018, 07:51 AM	#4
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	I have two of the smaller RRS ballheads, the BH-40 and the BH-30. The 40 has a tension adjustment like the 55, which is certainly a useful feature. I got both of mine with lever-release clamps, but in the years since I've become more partial to screw-knob clamps such as the B2 Pro II. I don't use ballheads nearly as often as I used to, but were I to want a ballhead capable of handling heavy loads I would buy a BH-55, with a screw-knob clamp.

12-12-2018, 08:16 AM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833 Original Poster	Originally posted by baro-nite I have two Thanks for your reply, not had in problems in use?

12-12-2018, 08:25 AM	#6
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Thanks for your reply, not had in problems in use? None at all.

12-12-2018, 09:24 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833 Original Poster	Originally posted by baro-nite None at all. Excellent good news indeed, read that some of the earlier versions snatched a bit on ball drag motion.

12-12-2018, 04:58 PM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Excellent good news indeed, read that some of the earlier versions snatched a bit on ball drag motion. IIRC RRS addreeses that issue in the commentary somewhere. They refer to a new drag design and a new coating on the ball, plus admonish users to protect the ball from sand and grit and to gently spray out the mechanism with plain water if it gets dirty. They specifically claim their design does not lock up as others do.