The Leofoto LH-47 47mm Low-Profile Ball Head with QP-70N Quick Release Plate is a mid-sized ball head that will support weight up to 48 lb. Crafted from aluminum and hard anodized, the LH-47 has all the qualities you would expect from a professional-level head. An over-sized, ergonomic locking knob allows 45° tilting in all directions and a 90° drop-notch facilitates quick and accurate switching from the horizontal landscape position to vertical portrait orientation. A separate tension knob is provided to apply the appropriate pressure that safely corresponds to the weight of your camera, and a third knob loosens and locks the panning base which is laser-engraved with markers every 2.5° from 0 to 360°.

Knobs are Captive and Uniquely Shaped    90° Drop-Notch    Base has Laser-Engraved Increments    Anodized Aircraft-Grade Aluminum

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the ball size?

A: The diameter of the ball on the Leofoto LH-40LR Low-Profile Ball Head with Lever Release Clamp is 40mm. The "40" in "LH-40LR" refers to the ball diameter.

Q: 2. Leofoto's site says this has support wt. of 15kg, 33lb. Why does your site say 13.2lb?

A: According to the manufacturer, the maximum load capacity of the Leofoto LH-30 Ball Head with Quick Release Plate is 33.1 lb (15 kg). Our website should be updated & corrected to reflect this information shortly.

Q: 3. Is this fully compatible with RRS & Kirk lens footers and camera L-plates? any known issues?

A: The Leofoto LH-40 Low Profile Ball Head with Quick Release Plate (Black) is compatible with all RRS & Kirk lens feet and camera L-plates.

Q: 4. Does the Manfrotto 323 RC2 200PL-14 Plate work with the LH-40?

A: No. Please review the following items for your quick release need. https://bhpho.to/3CCKYqq

Q: 5. Is it possible to remove the screw holding the clamp to the ball so that a panning clamp (Leofoto RH-2L) can be attached to this ball?

A: Yes, you can swap out the clamp for the RH-2L.

Q: 6. Has anyone used this head in subzero temperatures, say -5 to -10°C? If so, is it still smooth?

A: Leofoto tests their equipment down to -40°C. The Leofoto LH-40 Low Profile Ball Head with Quick Release Plate (Black) should perform down to that temperature smoothly without issue.

Q: 7. does it work well with long lenses?

A: The Leofoto LH-40 Low Profile Ball Head with Quick Release Plate (Black) is excellent for long lenses or anything else up to the 44-lb. load capacity.

Q: 8. I'd like to replace the clamp that comes with the ball head with a lever clamp. What would be a good recommendation.

A: The Really Right Stuff B2-LR-II Lever-Release Clamp would be an excellent lever clamp for the Leofoto LH-55 Low-Profile Ball Head with Quick Release Plate (Black).

Q: 9. is this compatible with the Induro CLT303L?

A: Yes this head is compatible with an Induro CLT303L tripod.

Q: 10. What is the base diameter of this item?

A: The panning base diameter of the Leofoto LH-30LR Low-Profile Ball Head with Lever Release Clamp is 47mm / 1.85in.