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Sirui KX-Series Aluminium Tripod Head incl. TY-Series Quick Release Plate - Black (K-40X)

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Color Black
Brand Sirui
Compatible Devices Camcorder, Camera
Item Weight 1.5 Pounds
Maximum Weight Recommendation 35 Kilograms

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  • Material : Adopting high-quality anodized aluminum alloy and advanced CNC milling technology, K-40X ball head is stable and solidly constructed with a load capacity up to 35kg/77.2lb. K-40X ball head has enhanced stability with high-quality anodized aluminum alloy, strong locking system and 74mm/2.9inch large base diameter.
  • Panoramic Photography : Equipped with 360 panorama base and rotatable platform, K-40X ball head can be rotated flexibly at different angles to meet the need of panoramic photography.
  • Wide Compatibility : With 1/4" screw thread on the quick release plate, the head can be easily connected to digital devices in seconds. With 3/8" screw hole at the bottom, the ball head can be attached to a tripod or monopod easily. Rubber sleeve coated on the locking knobs provides precise and comfortable operation.
  • Strong Locking System : SIRUI unique locking system, (consisting of plate knob, safety pin, base lock, ball lock and built-in friction control dial), is designed to prevent the camera from accidental sliding. Two red sliding stoppers and anti-slip rubber mats on the QR plate stabilize the camera or lens when tilting the head or in portrait shots.
  • Universal Applicability : K-40X can not only connected with tripod and monopod, but also with DSLR camera, camera slider, camcorder, action camera, light stand, etc.
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    Product Description

    The Sirui K-40X Ball Head is manufactured with extreme precision and the utmost care. The high quality of the tripod heads is ensured by high-end CNC milling and a high quality surface finish. The KX series has a maximum tolerance of 0. 01mm between the ball and the bearing. The K-40X works accurately and smoothly. With a load capacity of up to 35kg, it has a firm grip on your camera. The base can be rotated by 360° , ideal for panoramic shots. The locking knob for the ball can be limited using a scale in the end stop. This means that you can adjust the movement of the head to your individual camera. For example, this prevents excessive release of the ball and unintentional tilting of the camera. The Safety Lock System prevents quick release plates from slipping. The release plate mount is compatible with the Arca Swiss system and allows various plates to be used. Features: Material: Aluminium360° panorama function Friction control - end stop locking knob can be adjusted Safety Lock System - prevents the plate slipping Sliding Stopper stabilizes the camera in portrait orientation Vertical slot - 3 spirit levels Arca-Swiss compatible Plate with 1/4 inch stainless steel screw - head with 3/8 inch threadMax. load: 35kgHeight: 125mmWeight: 700g

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    1,426 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the weight, quality, value, and performance of the camera support. For example, they mention it's a great compromise size, the knobs feel very solid, and the mount is heavy-duty enough to hold the weight of the lens and camera. That said, they are satisfied with ease of use, smoothness, and stability. That being said, opinions are mixed on the size.

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    197 customers mention189 positive8 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera support. They mention that it is well-made, solidly built, and easy to use. The knobs also feel very solid, and the mount is heavy-duty enough to hold the weight of the lens and camera. The head itself is great, and works well without any irritating shortcomings.

    "...The included universal plate, while of decent quality, lacks a hand strap loop or anti-twist flange, so I suspect most buyers will prefer a fitted..." Read more

    "...I also admire the blue accent around the dial nob. Solidly built it feels hefty in the hand and with a 54mm ball head is it not shy to the more..." Read more

    "...It looks great, works great and the price is great! You can't go wrong!" Read more

    "...I may have to take it apart and check the tolerances. Definitely sturdy and all other motions are fluid." Read more

    82 customers mention79 positive3 negative

    Customers like the smoothness of the camera support. For example they mention it has a silky-smooth action, and tight lock-up. The controls are very smooth and easy to use, and the pan release actually allows you to pan smoothly, not in the usual herky-jerky way. All adjustments are very smoothly in operation and allow easy positioning. The control knobs give you a nice feel and firmly locks in place without any movement once it is locked in place. This makes for an easier stress-free shoot.

    "...Action is smooth but highly dampened. Definitely designed for carefully positioning for stills and not for action or video panning...." Read more

    "...consider this a “feature” but I am really fond of the overall smoothness of this BH...." Read more

    "...Especially for $165!It's very smooth to operate...." Read more

    "...The panning (base) action on the Sirui is really smooth...." Read more

    77 customers mention71 positive6 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the camera support. They say it's okay for the price, has good quality for the money, and it competes well with some more expensive products.

    "...head: excellent fit and finish, smooth operation, rock steady and reasonable price...." Read more

    "...It looks great, works great and the price is great! You can't go wrong!" Read more

    "...be happy if I get 5 years out of this ball head, and it will be worth every penny." Read more

    "In general it's rather Okay for the price. My other ball head a Cullman Magnesit 35 is a monster relatively speaking...." Read more

    67 customers mention59 positive8 negative

    Customers like the performance of the camera support. They say it functions extremely well, is machined, and finished. Customers are also impressed with the fit and finish and the functionality of the ball head. They recommend it for its smooth and easy setup, and for small adjustments.

    "...day I will splurge for a better and lighter tripod but for now it works very well on my Manfrotto...." Read more

    "...The head itself is well made and operates very well, just not fully Arca compatible. A mystery why Sirui would do this!" Read more

    "...The tension "screw" is novel and works well when setting the minimum tension on the ball.Cons:..." Read more

    "...The pan knob is small, works well (as in if I apply heavy force it turns while locked but that really shouldn't be an issue for normal use), but..." Read more

    52 customers mention41 positive11 negative

    Customers like the weight of the camera support. They mention that it is more convenient and compact than their previous setup, and is a great compromise size. It is worth the additional weight over smaller heads, and it works better and is easier to pack than the Fluid Head with the Stick. Overall, customers find the product to be well designed, and reliable.

    "...LAST BLUB: All in all a well designed lightweight ball head: excellent fit and finish, smooth operation, rock steady and reasonable price...." Read more

    "...of 6.1in and weighting in at 1.2lbs this BH has the capacity to support a maximum load up 77.2lbs...." Read more

    "Rock steady even with long lenses and heavy cameras. It's worth the additional weight over smaller heads." Read more

    "...purchased a Sirui N 3204X tripod, Wow what a nice tripod, light, travel size, very heavy duty, very stable, thicker carbon fiber, larger tubes that..." Read more

    43 customers mention43 positive0 negative

    Customers find the quick release is great and simple to use. They like that it comes with excellent instructions on how to set it up and that the controls are easy to access and lock down solidly. They also appreciate that the knobs are easy find and adjust in the dark.

    "...Operation is simplicity incarnated: a single large knob controls drag and lock...." Read more

    "...It is well packaged coming with instruction, extra quarter inch small screw for the “QR” plate, an Allen key, labeled soft pouch, generally you will..." Read more

    "...It comes with excellent instructions on how to set it up. First you adjust the amount of tension you want to have as you move the camera around...." Read more

    "...a winner, it's robust and can handle a lot, it's very smooth and simple to operate." Read more

    36 customers mention28 positive8 negative

    Customers like the stability of the camera support. They mention that it's solid and smooth, and firmly locks in place without any movement. It holds a TON of weight and will not budge even when they try and force it. There is no drift and it grips like crazy.

    "...With reinforced rubberized grips, beveled groves at the mid-section, and base of the body providing the ultimate grip allowing for maximum..." Read more

    "...When it is tightened, the rig does not move at all...." Read more

    "...The release button actually works with it and keeps it from sliding off...." Read more

    "...New, the pan feature is a bit stiff but better stiff than not...." Read more

    39 customers mention27 positive12 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the camera support. Some mention that it has an excellent fit and finish, smooth operation, and rock-solid construction. However, others say that it does not fit at all, the plate did not work for them, and the knob is relatively small and too small for a full hand grip. Some complain that the angled bubble levels and poorly fitting rubber grip on the main control knob are a little hard to grip and securely tighten.

    "...LAST BLUB: All in all a well designed lightweight ball head: excellent fit and finish, smooth operation, rock steady and reasonable price...." Read more

    "...The panorama control rotates very smoothly and the head easily supports my D5000 with a Sigma 70-300mm attached without feeling like I'm torquing..." Read more

    "...It does not fit at all! Had to send it back...." Read more

    "...There is nothing cheap or sloppy about it, the fit and finish are first rate...." Read more

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    5 Stars
    Second SIRUI
    I ordered the K-20X version sold by Amazon Japan. The only difference I see is the plate is a (49 x 60 mm) TY-60 instead of the TY-50, and likely no USA warranty. I purchased this for my no-name Desmond tripod, and also have an older Sirui K-30 for my Photo Clam.I have some other ball heads, including Giottos MH-1000; Sunwayfoto FB-36II; Demon DB-46; Leofoto LH-25; and older Bogens. I’m quite happy with my Siruis and Leofoto, while the others are not quite up to the same standards. For my non-professional needs, I saw no reason to test the high end products like RRS that cost twice as much as my tripod legs. There are two features I like about the Sirui K series. The nested friction adjuster makes the interface much cleaner than having a separate dial. And, the red security pin release button makes un/mounting the plate much faster since one only needs to turn the locking knob a small amount — traditional knob operated clamps have a different safety mechanism and require more dial turns to release the plate. Photo Clam also uses a security release button on their ball heads, but their products are hard to find. The panning (base) action on the Sirui is really smooth. Overall, it feels like a quality product, as I assumed since I have the larger version of this model.I think the K-20X is a good match for my Desmond tripod, which has a 1.25” top leg diameter (Gitzo series 3). I used to have the K-30 on there, but it seemed large, and would also not allow the legs to reverse fold if I so desired. The K-30 would be useful for longer telephotos.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2014
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth, steady 'n good looking!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2014
    I bought the petite Sirui K-20X to mate to an equally petite [[ASIN:B004WY7UGW SIRUI T-1205X 5-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod]], aiming to create the perfect travel and hiking tripod.

    BUILD: Most parts are machined aircraft aluminum and stronger and lighter than cast components. This 90mm tall head has an attractive satin (semi-gloss) enamel and appears durable. Without a plate, it weighs 395g, slightly heavier than the similar sized SIRUI G-20X (320g). The base is 68mm in diameter and tapped for a 3/8 inch tripod mount thread.

    CONTROLS: The larger the ball the smoother the roll and the finer the control, and this 38mm ball is extra jumbo for a small head. Operation is simplicity incarnated: a single large knob controls drag and lock. Ball action is liquid smooth but locks tight with my EOS 6D and EF 70-200 4L IS USM, even at a steep angle in the drop slot. The K-20X also has an independent panning function with lock knob. Action is smooth but highly dampened. Definitely designed for carefully positioning for stills and not for action or video panning.

    CLAMP: The 55mm Arca-compatible clamp sports silky knob action and safety pin with push button release. The pin lodges in the bottom of milled out plates, preventing the works from siding out if you neglect to tighten down. The spring loaded pin retracts if your plate isn't milled. It's a simple but effective safety feature. Unfortunately, this clamp is incompatible with safety stop screws on small plates--60mm or less--due to a lack of grooves on the clamp's top. The workaround is to remove the safety stop screws. Safety stop screws on larger plates works fine but, of course, must be top loaded. My 90mm long RRS L-plate is fine since screws have plenty of clearance on both sides of the clamp.

    The bubble level on the side of the clamp is larger than most head levels and handy if you shoot panoramic photos: level the tripod with the ball, mount a nodal plate and pan clamp topside and you're ready to go.

    PLATE COMPATIBILITY: All of my Arca compatible plates--RRS, Sunwayfoto, CamAdapter, Promedia and Kirk--can top load and tighten down securely. My 140mm Neewer nodal plate also fits perfectly. As mentioned above, safety stop screws on smaller plates need to be removed. The included universal plate, while of decent quality, lacks a hand strap loop or anti-twist flange, so I suspect most buyers will prefer a fitted or dedicated plate on their camera or lens foot.

    USING THE K-20X: With a little practice, I could easily top load the clamp by feel in the dark: open clamp, sit camera with plate in the slot and tighten. The mounting process takes 5 or 6 seconds. I wish the clamp knob were a little larger but the ribbed rubber makes for a sure grip. Fast free form head adjustments were also a snap: loosen the tension knob while looking through the viewfinder, move it any direction and lock when satisfied with the composition. I found the K-20X/T-1205X combo ideal for hiking, travel and shooting waterfalls and coastal waves with my 6D MKII and 24-105 4L IS USM or EF 70-200 4L IS USM. One to 30 second exposures were pin sharp.

    LAST BLUB: All in all a well designed lightweight ball head: excellent fit and finish, smooth operation, rock steady and reasonable price. Paired with a SIRUI T-1205X tripod, it becomes a kickin' travel and hiking combo: light, compact and easily slips into a carry-on.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Light but Tough
    Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2020
    JCP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic ball. great value.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2019
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    Claude Trudel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Facile d'utilisation, bonne qualité pour le prix
    Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2019
    Vivek Raut
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid feel
    Reviewed in India on February 12, 2019
    RAD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente rótula pequeña para trípode de viaje
    Reviewed in Spain on December 30, 2018
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    RAD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente rótula pequeña para trípode de viaje
    Reviewed in Spain on December 30, 2018
    Rótula bastante ligera, sistema Arca-Swiss con seguridad, con burbuja de nivel, con control para panorámicas, y un control "dual" para fijación de la bola y fricción (en realidad no es un sistema real de fricción sino un control para delimitar la fijación minima para que al liberar la bola no quede totalmente libre y mantenga cierto control sobre la bola. Hay videos explicando el funcionamiento). Aguanta una D750 con un macro 100mm en cualquier posición (en 45º, en vertical, oblicua), sin que se deslice ni se desajuste al terminar de fijar (siempre que utilices correctamente el control de fricción), pero al ser una bola de pequeño diámetro hay que apretar bien el control de fijación para bloquear. Para un manejo más suave, sin tener que apretar tanto para bloquear, mejor una bola mayor. Pero para su tamaño y combinar con un trípode de viaje, va muy bien. Por supuesto, para DSLR ligeras, compactas, etc, ningún problema.
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