Whether in the studio or on location, the Elgato Heavy Clamp with Ball Head

lets you add creative angles and optimize your setup when shooting videos, live streaming, and making video calls. Made from aluminum and steel, this sturdy clamp features a G-shaped jaw-vise design with tube grooves that allow it to be securely attached to up to 2" thick edges, rails, and poles while supporting cameras and accessories weighing a total of 3.5 lb. The included ball head mount has a 1/4"-20 screw, and its rubber dampener may be placed at any of the four mounting points along the side of the clamp, providing you with the versatility to shoot from almost any angle. A 1/4"-20 to 1/4"-20 thread adapter is included so you can add separately available accessories, such as a light, microphone, or phone mount.

Jaw-Vise Clamp    1/4"-20 Thread Ball Head Mount    Supports up to 3.5 lb    Clamps to Edges & Poles    4 x 1/4"-20 Mounting Points    Up to 2" Clamping Width    Aluminum & Steel Design    1/4"-20 to 1/4"-20 Thread Adapter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I need to attach the Elvid Heavy Duty Camera Shoe Mount Adapter with Ball Head for Monitors to a 3/8 female attachment. Will this work or do I need any other parts to make this work?

A: Yes, it will. It's quite a good build for the price. I used it to mount a 7 IKAN without issue.

Q: 2. Can it be used to replace the ball head on a Peak Design travel tripod?

A: Yes, the Really Right Stuff BH-25 Ball Head with Lever-Release Clamp can mount onto a Peak Design Tripod as long as the tripod is attached with a 3/8"-16, which most are.

Q: 3. Is the BH-25 the best choice for use on a platypod ultra? I plan on using it with my Olympus OMD EM1 Mk2 with a 12-40MM lens. Or should I step up to the BH-30 for this use?

A: The Really Right Stuff BH-30 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp B&H # REBH30LR would be better to use with the Platypod Ultra since it has nearly double the load capacity of the BH-25.

Q: 4. Will this ball head mount fit a Gitzo GT3543LS tripod?

A: Yes the Really Right Stuff BH-25 Ball Head with Lever-Release Clamp will mount on the Gitzo GT3534LS tripod.

Q: 5. How easy is it to do fine adjustments for landscapes when shooting at 200-400mm? Is the tension knob useful for this?

A: It's easy to adjust using the tension knob. The tension knob is easy to grip as well.

Q: 6. Why is this labeled as an 85" tripod when the description says 57.7"?

A: Without the center column raised it is 58", with the center column raised, the max height is 85".

Q: 7. How is this Lever-Release Clamp vs the screw knob version?

A: Excellent alternative. First it's quicker. Second, you don't have the protruding knob. But in final function mode, either one will do the job.

Q: 8. Does this order come with quick release plate?

A: This ball head does not come with a quick release plate.

Q: 9. the BH-30 with lever clamp comes with a RRS B2-LR-II clamp. I already own that clamp. If I buy the BH-30 without a clamp do I need anything else to mount my B2-LR-II to the BH-30?

A: You don't need any other parts no.

Q: 10. With the ball head in the vertical position, what is the height from the shoe mount to the top surface of the mounting plate on the ball head?

A: these dimensions are not available from the manufacturer