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title: BH-55 and BH-40 Dovetail Plates
description: The RRS Dovetail plate for your BH-55 or BH-40 ball head.
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# BH-55 and BH-40 Dovetail Plates

## User guide for the RRS® Dovetail Plates to use with standard RRS® BH-55 and BH-40 Ball Heads and mounts.

![dovetailplateFRONT-PAGE](https://kb.reallyrightstuff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dovetailplateFRONT-PAGE.jpg?width=670&height=867&name=dovetailplateFRONT-PAGE.jpg)

 

### **SPECIFICATIONS**

| Diameter TH-DVTL 55 | 2.9-inches (73mm) |
| --- | --- |
| Diameter TH-DVTL 40 | 2.1-inches (53mm) |
| Weight DVTL-55 /DVTL‑ 40 | 2.1oz (59g) / 1.3oz (37g) |

![THDVTL-top-bottom](https://kb.reallyrightstuff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/THDVTL-top-bottom.jpg?width=670&height=242&name=THDVTL-top-bottom.jpg)

1. Thin perimeter lip on the TH-DVTL (40 and 55) creates a seamless fit with RRS® PG-02, FG-02, BH-55 and BH-40 heads.
2. Non-threaded center hole accepts 3/8" captive screw (included).
3. Safety stop screws prevent accidental release.

***Dovetails fit all Really Right Stuff clamps.*** 

### **INSTALLATION**

Wipe off bottom of tripod head to prevent trapping dirt or grit. Line up the TH-DVTL and use included hex key to firmly tighten mounting screw. Flush mount fit will be seamless. Add the TH-DVTL to your tripod head to quickly swap it between different mounts.

![installation-THDVTL-2](https://kb.reallyrightstuff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/installation-THDVTL-2.jpg?width=539&height=403&name=installation-THDVTL-2.jpg)

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GENERAL CARE

The TH-DVTL is made of 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with a protective anodize plating that protects it from corrosion and mild abrasion. It will not protect it from scraping or dropping on rocks/concrete/etc. Take precautions to prevent trapping sand or grit between the TH-DVTL and your tripod head.

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