The Manfrotto 243 Car Window Pod clamps gently but firmly onto a car window or a window sill, and permits photography or videography from the comfort and safety of your automobile. It features a 3/8" thread, which allows it to accept any of the Manfrotto heads. Ideal heads for this clamp are the 492 Micro Ballhead, the 3232/234 Swivel/Tilt Head, or the 700RC2 Mini Video Fluid Head.

Replaces old part number 3292.

With 3/8" Screw    Replaces #3292

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the screw reversible so that the pod can be used upside down on a beanbag?

A: No, and I don't understand why you would want to do that. Better to rest your lens directly on the bean bag, or use the pod upright on top of the bean bag so you still get the cushion but can slide a bit if you need to for better positioning. I used the pod effectively from the top of a safari vehicle in northern Tanzania, usually resting on a bean bag.

Q: 2. What are the diameters of the leg sections?

A: Slik Pro Pod CF-834 Monopod has four leg section starting from the top the legs diameters are 28, 25, 22 and 19 millimeters. The rubber pad on the top has a 32mm diameter.

Q: 3. what are the diameters of these pieces? I would also like to connect them to my various gitzo tripods.

A: These are for the Really Right Stuff Series 4 tripods. The tripod leg top diameter is approximately 1 5/8 -1.625”- 41.275mm".

Q: 4. Will this work with. Tamron 150-600mm mounted on a Nikon D7200? I shoot BIF and wildlife.

A: The usefulness of this device comes down to personal preference. In the movie business we called it doing whatever it takes to get the shot! From what I see of birders and my own shooting of wildlife, I would recommend you first try using the Tamron lens hand-held, particularly for BIF. If you find yourself tiring or you need to keep the lens to your eye for long periods (on a nest for example) then give this a try and it may be the answer for you.

Q: 5. Are the twist locks rubber or metal?

A: Slik Pro Pod CF-834 Monopod inner ring for the twist loks is metal. The outer ring is rubber.

Q: 6. Can this be used in a sitting position, taking videos of fireworks?

A: Yes, the Novoflex Chestpod / Shoulder Pod can be used in a sitting position for taking videos of fireworks.

Q: 7. Is this compatible with the Ascend-14?

A: The Really Right Stuff Pod QD Collar for Series 1 Tripods is compatible with the Ascend-14.

Q: 8. Will tvc 34l work on series 3or4

A: Yes, the Really Right Stuff 'Pod QD Collar for Series 3 Tripods fits onto the top leg of the tvc 34l.

Q: 9. Does the bottom of the 1/4 20 locking wheel have a female 1/4 20 socket?

A: It has a 3/8 female fitting on the bottom of the wheel. Note it has two wheels. The above mentioned one mounts the rectangle block. This block houses the other wheel that can either mount a camera direct with 1/4 thread. Or do as I do and buy a Novoflec Q-Mount to fit to this.

Q: 10. Do these collars leave marks or scratches on the finish of the tripod when removed or after use?

A: This collar would not leave marks or scratches on the finish of tripod after use.