The Sirui K-40x Ball Head is an extremely sturdy head with control knobs for pan, tilt, and tension, plus an Arca-style clamp for the included quick-release plate. The pan, tilt, and quick-release knobs are all separate, while the tension knob is integrated into the ball-locking (tilt) knob. The head tilts 90° for portrait orientation, and the quick-release plate features two pop-up pins that prevent camera twist when it's tilted 90°. There's also a video pin on the plate to keep camcorders from twisting.
The interior ball locking of the K-40x head has a sphere tolerance of 0.01mm, and it's equipped with an orientation-memory locking dial. This helps yield a high load capacity of 35kg. The quick-release clamp features a secondary release button that prevents any inadvertent disengagement of the camera/plate from the clamp, thereby adding to the head's overall security & stability. The Arca-style platform conforms to standard sizes, so you can use compatible plates from other manufacturers.
The three control knobs allow a photographer to exercise extremely fine control over the orientation of the camera, whether it's a DSLR, 35mm, medium-format camera, or even a camcorder. Pan, for instance, can be adjusted while the tilt stays locked, enabling precise movement that's measurable – there are degree markers at the panning base for panoramic photography.
All Sirui products come with a 6-year warranty.
Features:
- Knobs for Pan, Tilt & Tension
- 35kg Load Capacity
- Quick-Release Plate with Anti-Twist Pins
- Arca-Style Clamp for Quick Release
- 90° Tilt, 360° Pan
- CNC-Machined Aluminum Alloy
Specs:
- Load Capacity: 77 lb (35 kg)
- Ball Sphere Diameter: 2.13" (55mm)
- Quick Release: Yes, with Arca-style plate
- Spirit Level: Yes, 2
- Tension Control: Yes, integrated into tilt-control knob
- Separate Panning Lock: Yes
- Pan: 360°
- Tilt: 90°
- Head to Tripod Mounting Thread: 3/8"-16 Female
- Camera Mount Plate: 1/4"-20 Male
- Height: 4.92" (12.5 cm)
- Weight: 1.54 lb (0.7 kg)
Specs:
- Load Capacity: 77 lb (35 kg)
- Ball Sphere Diameter: 2.13" (55mm)
- Quick Release: Yes, with Arca-style plate
- Spirit Level: Yes, 2
- Tension Control: Yes, integrated into tilt-control knob
- Separate Panning Lock: Yes
- Pan: 360°
- Tilt: 90°
- Head to Tripod Mounting Thread: 3/8"-16 Female
- Camera Mount Plate: 1/4"-20 Male
- Height: 4.92" (12.5 cm)
- Weight: 1.54 lb (0.7 kg)
Sirui K-40x Ball Head
- Barcode: 20096
- UPC Barcode: 6952060000350
- Supplier Code: K-40X