MrBPix Senior Member 492 posts Likes: 4 Joined Nov 2007 More info | Mar 18, 2014 21:35 | #1 I plan to purchase a Benro C2682T and would like to pair it with the BH-40 ball head from RRS. Does anyone have any experience with either the ASII or LR clamp on the BH-40 with this tripod? I prefer the larger ASII clamp, but I need some input on if there are any issues with the legs closing over the BH-40 with either clamp.
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Sirrith Cream of the Crop More info | Mar 19, 2014 01:45 | #2 I have a Feisol 3441T, the legs won't close over the BH-40, clamp or no clamp. This is due to the "hump" at the back of the head with the knobs. If you want a head that allows the legs to close completely, go for an Acratech GP-S or a Markins Q3T -Tom
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Mar 19, 2014 07:01 | #3 If you want the the legs to fold back over the head and remain parallel to the center column you need a ballhead that has a max outside diameter of <=50mm, and that includes the base and the ball housing. The Markins Q3T and the smaller Photo Clam ballheads meet this criterion. The OD of the BH-40 base is 53mm and as Tom points out it's asymmetrical. The smallest Acratech also has a 53mm base. ~Peter
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pdrober2 Goldmember  2,318 posts Joined Nov 2010 Location: Durham, NC More info | Mar 19, 2014 18:32 | #4 Won't close. I had the c2682t and it requires a narrow ballhead. The v1 from benro that came with mine was very nice. I came from markins and rrs. Fujifilm X-T1 | 23 | 27 | 56 | 90 | 55-200
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freitz Senior Member  733 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2013 More info | May 20, 2014 17:23 | #5 peter_n wrote in post #16769718  If you want the the legs to fold back over the head and remain parallel to the center column you need a ballhead that has a max outside diameter of <=50mm, and that includes the base and the ball housing. The Markins Q3T and the smaller Photo Clam ballheads meet this criterion. The OD of the BH-40 base is 53mm and as Tom points out it's asymmetrical. The smallest Acratech also has a 53mm base. Will the Q3T hold a 70-200 MKII Well on this tripod? Camera: Leica M240 - Summilux 35mm 1.4 FLE
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pdrober2 Goldmember 2,318 posts Joined Nov 2010 Location: Durham, NC More info | May 20, 2014 20:17 | #6 freitz wrote in post #16918159 Will the Q3T hold a 70-200 MKII Well on this tripod? it will hold it fine, i recommend mounting with the tripod ring though. Fujifilm X-T1 | 23 | 27 | 56 | 90 | 55-200
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freitz Senior Member 733 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2013 More info | May 20, 2014 20:44 | #7 Do you still have your benro? Camera: Leica M240 - Summilux 35mm 1.4 FLE
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pdrober2 Goldmember 2,318 posts Joined Nov 2010 Location: Durham, NC More info | May 20, 2014 21:42 | #8 freitz wrote in post #16918609 Do you still have your benro? I switched from canon to mirrorless a few months ago so the c2682 was overkill for my smaller gear, so I went to the a1682. It's a little lighter and smaller, plus about 60% cheaper. Fujifilm X-T1 | 23 | 27 | 56 | 90 | 55-200
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