Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Product Description
Leofoto LH-40 Low Profile Ball Head + QR Plate | Arca Compatible
360° Smooth Panning Aluminum Ball Head
From the brand
-
Leofoto has been specializing in the development and production of photographic equipment accessories, providing the best image support system for professional photographic users in various fields since the establishment of the brand.
Leofoto has a global marketing network covering more than 40 countries and regions, and its extensive product line enables every professional photographer to find the most suitable camera equipment.
-
LH Series Ball Head
-
MP Series Carbon Monopod
-
MP Series Carbon Monopod
-
Leveling As You Like
-
Capture the Moments
-
Versatile for Different Needs
-
Pro-Level Video & Optics Gears
-
Enable More Possibilities
-
Professional Rifle Support
-
Water & Sand Proof LP Series
Titanium Feet for Superior Corrosion Resistance
-
Twin-Leg Carbon Video Tripod
-
Rock Sturdy As You Need
Compare with similar items
This Item  LEOFOTO LH-40 40mm Low Profile Ball Head Arca Compatible w Independent Pan Lock |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | -8% $119.99 List: $129.99 | $208.05 | $249.00 | $229.00 | $209.95 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jun 11 | Get it Jun 12 - 13 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Jun 12 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jun 11 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Jun 13 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Value for money | ||||||
| Stability | ||||||
| Quality of material | ||||||
| Sturdiness | ||||||
| Sold By | — | WEYLLAN | Capture Clamps | Desmond Photographic + | Desmond Photographic + | Complete Photo & Video |
| compatible devices | Camera | Camcorder, Camera, DSLR Camera, Tripod, Monopod, Telescope | Camera | Camera | Camera | Monitor, Camera |
| max. recommended weight | 20 kilograms | 88.12 pounds | 20 kilograms | 50 pounds | 50 pounds | 6.0 kilograms, 13.2 pounds |
| weight | 496 grams | 1.65 pounds | 540 grams | 900 grams | 900 grams | 0.88 pounds |
Reviews with images
Almost as good as the real thing
TL;DR: If you haven't (or won't) spend more than $200 on a ball head, this will probably be the nicest ball head you've ever used in terms of quality and stability, but it's just not as good as the RRS BH-40.This is a direct ripoff of the Really Right Stuff BH-40, only with a knob instead of a lever for the main ball lock. The quality of the LH-40 is very good and it has a high weight capacity that held my full-body Z9 with a 100-400 lens on it without issue. The movement of all parts is smooth and the finish is great. The only problems I've experienced lie with the 90-degree drop notches:1) The ball stem does not rest flat on the notch, it rests on the sharp outer edge of the base. This is a problem because when you rotate the camera in the notch, it tears into the stem of the ball leaving deep gouge marks and scratching the finish of the ball (see attached picture). Aside from some unnecessary friction and unappealing scratch marks, it's not a huge deal, but overtime it may degrade the strength of the stem.2) Notch is slightly, but noticeably, below 90-degrees, which means that if you want the camera level in portrait mode you have to carefully lock it just above the point where the stem rests in the notch. Not the worst thing in the world but annoying AF if you are changing your composition a few times.Comparing to RRS BH-40:Coincidentally, my RRS BH-40 arrived in the mail just as I was writing this review so I have both to compare against each other. Looking at, and playing with, both ball heads side-by-side, the RRS is clearly a step up in terms of quality (both precision and materials). Having the BH-40 in my hand, I can see why photographers continue to use them 10 years in without issue. The knobs require fewer twists and have less play, ball and panning movement is smoother, the finish is more durable. That said, the BH-40 costs around 3x what the Leofoto LH-40 is priced at, so if your budget restricts you, or your needs do not require a top-tier ball head, then the LH-40 would be a solid option. If you can wait a bit to buy the BH-40, you will not regret it.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2019
this Leofoto ball head is every bit as good as the RRS ball head that inspired it in function, assembly and materials.
all 3 knobs twist smoothly, like they're on bearings. there's no grit or wobble. the large knob locks and unlocks the ball with minimal motion. there's no drift or creep as it's engaged. the friction control is smooth with really fine adjustment and is infinitely adjustable. the panning lock also has a wide degree of adjustability for fine control of tension. with either more or less friction, the head pans smoothly regardless, with no stiction.
and that's the word: stiction. this ball head has none. loosen the locks and it begins to rotate smoothly. tighten the locks and the resistance increases until coming to a halt when the knobs are tightened down fully. but no matter where you set the knobs, there's just no stiction. no drift. no sag. no creep. it locks where you want it, no surprises. and the best part, there's no need to apply unreasonable force on the knobs to get it to lock down. finger tight gets it done, just like a luxury ball head should do.
i have access to an RRS TVC-34L and 55mm ball head. i've used the combo a bit because of friends of mine who are far more invested into photography than i am. and while i considered buying a Gitzo Systematic or RRS tripod recently, i went with Leofoto just to see if it was any good, especially since their designs are highly inspired by RRS and Gitzo. i'm surprised to have discovered that the Leofoto LH-40 on their LN-324C tripod performed equally with the RRS combination. this is not an exaggeration or hyperbole and it's not exempted with a "for the price" tacked to the end of that statement.
the Leofoto LH-40 ball head is excellent. full stop.
they could sell this for $250 or even $300 and it'd still be a great ball head. it's just that good. if you're in need of a full size tripod and ball head and thought you'd have to spend a minimum of $1400 to get something high quality and truly solid, you're mistaken.
no one will fault you for buying a BMW, but that doesn't mean the Honda is a bad car.
Size: LH-40Verified Purchase
Excellent, without reservation! Great quality, great value.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2019
so, brass tacks... this is highly inspired by the 40mm ball head from Really Right Stuff but for under $200. this next bit may surprise you but the Leofoto LH-40 makes clear that with RRS, you're paying for the name.Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2019
this Leofoto ball head is every bit as good as the RRS ball head that inspired it in function, assembly and materials.
all 3 knobs twist smoothly, like they're on bearings. there's no grit or wobble. the large knob locks and unlocks the ball with minimal motion. there's no drift or creep as it's engaged. the friction control is smooth with really fine adjustment and is infinitely adjustable. the panning lock also has a wide degree of adjustability for fine control of tension. with either more or less friction, the head pans smoothly regardless, with no stiction.
and that's the word: stiction. this ball head has none. loosen the locks and it begins to rotate smoothly. tighten the locks and the resistance increases until coming to a halt when the knobs are tightened down fully. but no matter where you set the knobs, there's just no stiction. no drift. no sag. no creep. it locks where you want it, no surprises. and the best part, there's no need to apply unreasonable force on the knobs to get it to lock down. finger tight gets it done, just like a luxury ball head should do.
i have access to an RRS TVC-34L and 55mm ball head. i've used the combo a bit because of friends of mine who are far more invested into photography than i am. and while i considered buying a Gitzo Systematic or RRS tripod recently, i went with Leofoto just to see if it was any good, especially since their designs are highly inspired by RRS and Gitzo. i'm surprised to have discovered that the Leofoto LH-40 on their LN-324C tripod performed equally with the RRS combination. this is not an exaggeration or hyperbole and it's not exempted with a "for the price" tacked to the end of that statement.
the Leofoto LH-40 ball head is excellent. full stop.
they could sell this for $250 or even $300 and it'd still be a great ball head. it's just that good. if you're in need of a full size tripod and ball head and thought you'd have to spend a minimum of $1400 to get something high quality and truly solid, you're mistaken.
no one will fault you for buying a BMW, but that doesn't mean the Honda is a bad car.
Images in this review
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
Size: LH-40Verified Purchase
TL;DR: If you haven't (or won't) spend more than $200 on a ball head, this will probably be the nicest ball head you've ever used in terms of quality and stability, but it's just not as good as the RRS BH-40.
This is a direct ripoff of the Really Right Stuff BH-40, only with a knob instead of a lever for the main ball lock. The quality of the LH-40 is very good and it has a high weight capacity that held my full-body Z9 with a 100-400 lens on it without issue. The movement of all parts is smooth and the finish is great. The only problems I've experienced lie with the 90-degree drop notches:
1) The ball stem does not rest flat on the notch, it rests on the sharp outer edge of the base. This is a problem because when you rotate the camera in the notch, it tears into the stem of the ball leaving deep gouge marks and scratching the finish of the ball (see attached picture). Aside from some unnecessary friction and unappealing scratch marks, it's not a huge deal, but overtime it may degrade the strength of the stem.
2) Notch is slightly, but noticeably, below 90-degrees, which means that if you want the camera level in portrait mode you have to carefully lock it just above the point where the stem rests in the notch. Not the worst thing in the world but annoying AF if you are changing your composition a few times.
Comparing to RRS BH-40:
Coincidentally, my RRS BH-40 arrived in the mail just as I was writing this review so I have both to compare against each other. Looking at, and playing with, both ball heads side-by-side, the RRS is clearly a step up in terms of quality (both precision and materials). Having the BH-40 in my hand, I can see why photographers continue to use them 10 years in without issue. The knobs require fewer twists and have less play, ball and panning movement is smoother, the finish is more durable. That said, the BH-40 costs around 3x what the Leofoto LH-40 is priced at, so if your budget restricts you, or your needs do not require a top-tier ball head, then the LH-40 would be a solid option. If you can wait a bit to buy the BH-40, you will not regret it.
This is a direct ripoff of the Really Right Stuff BH-40, only with a knob instead of a lever for the main ball lock. The quality of the LH-40 is very good and it has a high weight capacity that held my full-body Z9 with a 100-400 lens on it without issue. The movement of all parts is smooth and the finish is great. The only problems I've experienced lie with the 90-degree drop notches:
1) The ball stem does not rest flat on the notch, it rests on the sharp outer edge of the base. This is a problem because when you rotate the camera in the notch, it tears into the stem of the ball leaving deep gouge marks and scratching the finish of the ball (see attached picture). Aside from some unnecessary friction and unappealing scratch marks, it's not a huge deal, but overtime it may degrade the strength of the stem.
2) Notch is slightly, but noticeably, below 90-degrees, which means that if you want the camera level in portrait mode you have to carefully lock it just above the point where the stem rests in the notch. Not the worst thing in the world but annoying AF if you are changing your composition a few times.
Comparing to RRS BH-40:
Coincidentally, my RRS BH-40 arrived in the mail just as I was writing this review so I have both to compare against each other. Looking at, and playing with, both ball heads side-by-side, the RRS is clearly a step up in terms of quality (both precision and materials). Having the BH-40 in my hand, I can see why photographers continue to use them 10 years in without issue. The knobs require fewer twists and have less play, ball and panning movement is smoother, the finish is more durable. That said, the BH-40 costs around 3x what the Leofoto LH-40 is priced at, so if your budget restricts you, or your needs do not require a top-tier ball head, then the LH-40 would be a solid option. If you can wait a bit to buy the BH-40, you will not regret it.
Images in this review
Top reviews from other countries
Frederik Robitaille
Qualité / prix exceptionnelle
Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2021Size: LH-55Verified Purchase
Mario&Me
Best value for the buck I’ve ever seen !
Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2019Size: LH-40Verified Purchase
