Really Right Stuff

Category:	Camera Repair Shop
Address:	1146 Farmhouse Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Phone:	+1 805-528-6321
Site:	reallyrightstuff.com
Rating:	5
Working:	8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM Closed Closed

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Photos 19

Reviews 6

Daryl L. Hunter

I bought a BH40 ball head used while trying to talk myself into buying their BH55. It seemed like a good deal at $200.00 so even though it wasnt quite what I wanted. I asked my friend why he was selling it, he replied: "I just really dont like it". I bought it anyway. Well the lever to tighten the ball head is too long and runs into my Really Right Stuff L bracket, I guess if you have a regular plate this isnt a problem. I contacted RRS to see if they had a shorter lever or knob to replace the lever that was too long, the answer was no. I asked them to grind down the lever, the answer was no. Then the lever stripped out and quit working all together. I was in Italy at the time and found I could use the tension knob to loosen and tighten the ball head, so all was not lost. Upon my return from Italys photo tour I was leading, I sent my head to RRS for a repair, they wouldnt allow me to pre-approve the cost and give them a credit card number, and they couldnt get me a fix estimate before my next photo tour so I had them send it back unfixed. I removed the lever and it works OK, although I wish I had a large knob for the tensioner as is the one on the BH55. Dont buy this ball head. I found this product to not be good, nor was the customer service while I was trying to fix the problem. Since they are based in my home town Im saddened that they didnt measure up.

Michelle C. Torres-Grant

For the past few years Ive used a Really Right Stuff ballhead (with quick release lever) with a Gitzo Explorer tripod with both my Canon 5D Mark II and Mark III cameras along with their L-plates especially designed for those model cameras. They would probably work pretty flawlessly if I wasnt so hard on them (they told me I dont need to tighten the knobs as tight as I do), so thats my fault, not theirs. Im glad I live near them, because I go there directly whenever I have questions or problems. Even if I didnt live nearby their website is great for information and their telephone customer service is excellent as well. One thing I wish they would do is rent out equipment, because I cant afford or justify the cost for some of the specialty products I wouldnt use often enough to justify their high cost. For the products I use regularly they are worth every penny as they save me a lot of time in the field, which also translates to less time on my computer (Im a professional photographer).

Bill V

Visit to the showroom is OK. They have all their series tripods/heads on display. I find it ironic that Peter Liks work is plastered throughout the tripod showroom, when it looks like Peter just looks for a previous photographers tripod marks to find out where to shoot his next picture. Great tripod spokesman!! Disappointed in the play/movement of the macro rails. RRS L bracket flexes on PhaseOne XF body. Also why is the mount on the L bracket smaller than the RRS mount? Overall, glad the showroom is there. Nice sticks. Nice big ballhead. CA residents, RRS sells through B&H. Cheers,

Kevin L. Cole

If you are looking for a tripod, look know further than Really Right Stuff. USA engineered and USA made, the best, the easiest to use and its all American. I set mine up with their BH-55 ball head for maximum rigidity and for the smooth action, but all their ball heads are the best.

Garrett Loughran

The employees here are so nice. Probably because the owner is such a great guy. Big name in the market with Ma and Pop vibe.

Frank Foster

Quality products and helpful staff!