Genesis BH-40 : Specifications and Opinions

Genesis BH-40

The Genesis BH-40 is a ball head discontinued. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 55 €;

12 users have given it an average vote of 9.4 out of 10.


Type	ball head
Max payload	30 kg
Material	Aluminium
Height	10 cm
Weight	0.44 kg
Quick release	Arca-Swiss
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Zorby

sent on 29 Maggio 2021

Pros: Price, weight, stability

Cons: clutch

Opinion: Bought in kit with C5 stand. Satisfied with the footprint, stability and robustness, when fixed it is "granite" as a seal. However the clutch has never convinced me, the green "wheel" in the clutch is difficult to adjust serves a flat screwdriveer and is too sensitive with half a turn goes from soft to very hard. The clutch despite having several "levels" from 1 to 12 at the end you can only turn 1/4 of a turn so 3 numbers just, but I read that everyone is also satisfied with the clutch so I get the doubt is faulty mine.

user90073

sent on 24 Novembre 2020

Pros: everything

Cons: even nothing

Opinion: Genesis is a brand that beats all the competition at quality price. This ballhead is perfect and in my opinion also very beautiful to see, it adjusts with precision and the panoramic function is really fluid and soft. Loads like the 5d+150/600 Tamron if you "drink" them just, squeeze it a little and nothing moves anymore. The rest must be the easel. Thanks to those who reviewed it before me because they made me buy a very good product.

Monticola

sent on 14 Giugno 2020

Pros: High solidity at very low cost, very good tightening

Cons: Poorly resisted painting

Opinion: I took the BH-40 based on the great reviews that appeared. Actually the head performs its work well, I offend a remarkable stability (although I have limited experience with ballheads) at a really low price, almost surprising. However, I used it little and for small loads: I lament only, precisely for this reason, the poor duration of the painting that began to squander almost immediately, but this could depend on a defect of the specimen in my possession.

Drmastermd

sent on 24 Agosto 2018

Pros: Cost, weight, size, very good tightening, load, construction and materials

Cons: Locking ring/uncomfortable plate unlocking with relfex 1DS3

Opinion: Second ball head that I have after the Cullmann magnesit MB 8.5, taken for two fundamental reasons: ratio weight/scope/size/cost and breakage of the previous head after years of service (having already 3 plates and being compatible). After about 1 month of use and 5-6 outputs I must say that I fully agree with the other more than positive reviews, extremely valid head for its compactness and weight (about 400 grams), extremely transportable, very good serrations without game or sagging Various and excellent fluidity from unlocked. Used with Canon 1DS3 with 100/2.8 macro + ring Flash, with 70/200 f 2.8 L is USM II with both Extender and Macro tubes. The only defect or better inconvenience that for the moment I found is the position of the release ring of the reflex plate that used with the 1DS3 is not immediate access since the machine overlooks the 100%; This does not prevent tightening the plate but it does turn out to be just a little uncomfortable.

Paolowsky84

sent on 20 Novembre 2017

Pros: Lightweight, robust, lightweight, economical

Cons: For now nobody

Opinion: Here is my review of the Genesis C5 was a disappointment while on the head I found the opposite. rn I really liked it, kept my d700 + tamron 90mm strong (except unfortunately the tripod C5 dancing too much). It really costs little. rnrnNow next day I will see if I can attach it to my Manfrotto and I will surely evaluate the purchase of this head.

Fabioviti

sent on 10 Novembre 2017

Pros: Load capacity, size, weight, fluidity of the movements, construction and materials, finishes

Cons: Do not you?

Opinion: The first ball I use ... I had some reservations about the ease of use and its heavy load resistance ... I was wrong. RnThe use for work is a very good companion, easy to use and fast to set up. Having previously used a three-axis head, this time saving time to adjust the position is really remarkable. A normal camera with battery grip and lens mounted on it does not even hear them, and when you decide to tighten and lock the position it is, there are no slight slips or settlements. RnAfter I arrived I immediately treated it badly. ... Pentax K3 + Battery Grip + Duplicator + Pentacon 500f 5.6 ..... (at least 4.5 kg load) slaps above and points toward the Moon with an angle of not less than 40 ° .... perfectly property. In combination with the C5 tripod, vibrations and settlements are instantly absorbed even with extended legs of 3 sections on 4 and a full column. With the heavy load of the Luna outfit it will be in half secondit is a product with a high name .... but it costs a little .... it's really done and it does its job in an unexceptional way .... I'd discovered it before!

user76261

sent on 09 Ottobre 2017

Pros: Few frills and solidity.

Cons: nobody

Opinion: Great product from all points of view. It does not give aesthetically pleasing flattery to make a "beautiful head" but it remains in the field of a really good, uncompromising operation. Though Tamron's tons of a pile of pounds remain fluid and precise. Also tested on a 6-inch Canon camcorder, it really holds fluidity and robustness.

Proff-71

sent on 08 Ottobre 2017

Pros: Value for money

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: Taken on ebay because I was curious about the stated features, I had no expectation, I was amazed at the good done and good workmanship, sturdy materials, weighs about half a kilo The clutch is very fine. The price versus the competition is of a fifth lower, not to the detriment of quality. The next purchase will be the tripod

Piero1964

sent on 03 Ottobre 2017

Pros: Toughness, quality/price ratio, weight borne. Warranty 6 years.

Cons: Nisba, New

Opinion: The mount on a manfrotto tripod 055. What about it? An exceptional head to say the least. If manfrotto (or other high-sounding names) were branded, it would cost so much more. Thank you Genesis for producing so much quality at such a low price. Only by buying it, one realizes how much these few words take shape. We load important weights (D4 and various optical weights) and does not make a fold. In addition, it is guaranteed for 6 years !!!!!!! Strange. Rating : 10 and praise.

Juza

sent on 03 Ottobre 2017

Pros: exceptional value for money, relatively compact and light, great scope

Cons: nobody

Opinion: The Genesis BH-40 has a really amazing value for money - I think for 60 euros it is impossible to find better ... It's 10 inches tall and weighs less than half a kg, with a declared flow of 30kg. To find similar features in the heads of other brands you have to spend at least 200-250 euros! I could try it in person and I must say that it made a great impression on me: the construction quality is very good; the movements are fluid, and once the knobs are tightened, it is really "rocky". It is possible to adjust the rotation separately, which is useful in panoramas or in situations where you want to combine more photos; The fastening plate is of the "Arca Swiss" type, which is by far the most widely used standard. Finally, it is equipped with bubble level to help keep the camera right. The declared capacity of 30kg is really something enormous, to the point of seemingly unrealistic ... even though it does not have any lens that approaches even distant(Canon 800mm + Canon 1DX does not exceed 7kg), I have to say that once locked is really "firm", the camera attack does not even move with it as much force as possible. So I have no way of confirming the 30kg range, but certainly for photographic use, even with supertele, it has no problem with weight. Obviously, it's not a head for everyone: if you use lightweight lenses and cameras, even more compact models are enough and advance; However, if you want a "rocky" head for cameras and optics of any weight, the BH-40 offers exceptional quality for its price.

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