Name: Manfrotto 243 Car Window Pod (#3292)
Brand: Manfrotto
SKU: BG3292
Price: 40.45 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.94 (16 reviews)

Manfrotto 243 Car Window Pod

Manfrotto 243 Car Window Pod (#3292)

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Used for attaching heads to window or narrow sill. 3/8" attachment screw accepts most small heads.   Still Photography  Yes   Video  Yes

works well

Seems to be well built. The gap to tighten the attachment screw is a little tight, but not a problem, and probably would have rather seen a steel attachment screw as opposed to brass. Overall a good product.

Car window pod

I had limited mobility for a couple of years and this made it so I could take pictures like it was on a tripod.

Window Mount

Great mount. Attaches securely, easy to use, sturdy material.

I purchased because always happy with manufacture. But this has a pc of ribber on curved part that will not stay glued to the curve. Because of that can't use it. You can't glue it on, and it should be there, but because of the curve it6 doesn't stick and is unusable.

Should be better build

I bought this before going to Yellowstone to shoot wildlife from car, but the screw supplied with the head did not fit my camera.  There were no instructions on the website when purchasing it or with the package.  I would not recommend it unless there are fixes for this.  I missed my chance of using it at Yellowstone.

Wrong Screw Size

Works great for taking pictures from your car, or a board up 3/4" for those unusual shots with a remote. Very, very solid.

Solid!

I first starting using Manfrotto tripods and accessories 30 years ago and they continue to be my go-to source for camera mounting both professionally and for my personal photos. Parts continue to be well designed, well made, good looking, good feeling, and reasonably priced.

I went looking for a window clamp (actually a half dozen window clamps for a really complex setup but that is another story).  In short this Manfrotto part popped up, sturdy and reasonalby priced and I ordered 6.  They have worked really well and I will make only two small negative observations here:
-the 3/8" retaining screw is a brass slotted screw and cannot be removed - the clamp mechanism is in the way.  This prevented be from replacing the brass slotted screw with a hex-socket screw.  The brass screw works fine but it is difficult to poke a big screwdriver in there to really sock it down.
-the rubber pad peels away at the end of the clamp.  It sticks inside the clamp and so does not get lost but it looks a little odd with the rubber bit flapping  like that.  I think some contact cement will fix it, but still....  happened to all 6 of my window clamps.

These two nits kept it to 4 stars and not the usual 5 stars that Manfrotto stuff usually elicits from me.

Best car window pod.  The only one?

paired this up with the Manfrotto ball head for wildlife shots in Africa. Tested at home and seems very stable. Could only give a 4 for now because it needs to be tested thoroughly in the field. Leaving day after tomorrow.

It Functions Well

I use this to hold my E-520 & 50-500 lens while taking wildlife shots from my pickup on country roads. It clamps on to enough of the glass so it holds securily even with the long lenses.

Very strong

We recently returned from a trip to Kruger National Park in Africa. We had one window mount that worked great, but realized we needed one for each side of the vehicle. We got the Manfrotto because it is compact and works well with our gear. These are a must have for shots from your vehicle!

This is a great & easy to use platform

It took a bit of getting used to, but once I had a comfortable position it worked quite well. I use it with an Induro quick release medium ball head. I leave it slightly loose for target acquisition, then either steady it by hand or lock down, depending on the light and the target. I would advise anyone using this to turn the engine off before shooting, as the engine vibration will certainly travel to the clamp through the car window.

Works well for me!

Used with a Bogen head, this can do a good job when doing wildlife photography from the car.  Offers stability for slower shutter speeds/ lower ISO

works well with proper head

Honestly, I have not used it yet.  I bought for use down the road.  But I can tell you that the quality is top notch.  From all appearances and handling, it will work just fine for me.

Quality Build

Combine this clamp with a 484 Mini ballhead and you have a great car "tripod" for wildlife from a vehicle.

Manfrotto 243 Car Window Pod (#3292)

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