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Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment
- Price: $75.10
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # MA241FB
- Mfr# 241FB
Product Highlights
- Replaces #3500
This is a /Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup for lightweight photo/video equipment. The disc's diameter is 5.8" (14.7 cm). It weighs 1.36 lbs (618 g) and has a 3/8" thread to accomodate most any Bogen/Manfrotto head. The pump adheres the base to flat, non-porous surfaces.
Replaces part number 3500.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attaches securely (3)
- Durable (3)
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 7 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-7
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Car Shots
- Outdoors
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
First of all I am in the professional video industry, and I use this for video not for photo. However, I do use this to mount my 5D mkII and 16-35 2.8L primarily onto cars or other vehicles for shoots. I bought an inexpensive ball head, around 12 dollars, and it holds it tightly with no problems whatsoever. During the first few uses, it takes a little more time to get the cup to vacuum on because the rubber is so new and stiff, but after it's been used a few times it works like a charm.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
- Very solid
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
We put the suction cup on the car door, car windshield on the inside and outside and it stays very firm. At first I was very scared to mount my Canon 60D outside of the car, I drove about 60mph and it stayed firm. Once you put it on, it's not going to come off. Your door or windshield is going to come off before this suction cup. If any of you are looking to buy a suction cup for your camera, look no further. There are plenty of cheap ones out there as well some good ones but pricy. But for $ or $, this is the great buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Careful where you put it
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
I stuck this pump cup to the dash of my car to show my daughter how it worked and when I went to remove it , it pulled the centre section of my dash out with it. Needless to say, it woks all too well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
Not much to say other than when these are pumped up they sure aren't easy to pull off ... which I'm glad about since it's holding my Canon 7D!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Sporting Events
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
I purchased the Manfrotto pump cup with a Junior 3D Head for car on-board videos on touring and sports events. I was initially quite afraid the entire set might fall, thus damaging the paintjob and the equipment... However, after many successful uses both inside the car (mounted on all windows) as well as outside (front of the hood, door, trunk) and driving up to 140km/h (approx. 90mph) in rough conditions (hard suspension, aggressive braking and cornering, vibrations due to bumps and kerbs), I can honestly recommend it. The pump cup holds well and the entire set is very stable and stiff with only slight movements actually absorbing the vibrations - the results are great even despite using a cheap old mini DVD camcorder.
The only downside is that it requires quite flat surfaces - gentle curves (windshields, hoods) are OK with careful mounting (once it starts pumping in it will hold), but some seemingly suitable areas (curved doors etc.) won't be available for use.
Pros
- Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
I mounted a Nikon D300 on this pump cup, the cup was able to hold the camera with a 1.7 lbs tripod head with no problem. Great quality.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
we use these for camera mount.
Displaying reviews 1-7
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attaches securely (3)
- Durable (3)
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 7 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-7
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Car Shots
- Outdoors
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
First of all I am in the professional video industry, and I use this for video not for photo. However, I do use this to mount my 5D mkII and 16-35 2.8L primarily onto cars or other vehicles for shoots. I bought an inexpensive ball head, around 12 dollars, and it holds it tightly with no problems whatsoever. During the first few uses, it takes a little more time to get the cup to vacuum on because the rubber is so new and stiff, but after it's been used a few times it works like a charm.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
- Very solid
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
We put the suction cup on the car door, car windshield on the inside and outside and it stays very firm. At first I was very scared to mount my Canon 60D outside of the car, I drove about 60mph and it stayed firm. Once you put it on, it's not going to come off. Your door or windshield is going to come off before this suction cup. If any of you are looking to buy a suction cup for your camera, look no further. There are plenty of cheap ones out there as well some good ones but pricy. But for $ or $, this is the great buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Careful where you put it
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
I stuck this pump cup to the dash of my car to show my daughter how it worked and when I went to remove it , it pulled the centre section of my dash out with it. Needless to say, it woks all too well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
Not much to say other than when these are pumped up they sure aren't easy to pull off ... which I'm glad about since it's holding my Canon 7D!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Sporting Events
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
I purchased the Manfrotto pump cup with a Junior 3D Head for car on-board videos on touring and sports events. I was initially quite afraid the entire set might fall, thus damaging the paintjob and the equipment... However, after many successful uses both inside the car (mounted on all windows) as well as outside (front of the hood, door, trunk) and driving up to 140km/h (approx. 90mph) in rough conditions (hard suspension, aggressive braking and cornering, vibrations due to bumps and kerbs), I can honestly recommend it. The pump cup holds well and the entire set is very stable and stiff with only slight movements actually absorbing the vibrations - the results are great even despite using a cheap old mini DVD camcorder.
The only downside is that it requires quite flat surfaces - gentle curves (windshields, hoods) are OK with careful mounting (once it starts pumping in it will hold), but some seemingly suitable areas (curved doors etc.) won't be available for use.
Pros
- Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
I mounted a Nikon D300 on this pump cup, the cup was able to hold the camera with a 1.7 lbs tripod head with no problem. Great quality.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Manfrotto 241FB Pump Cup with Flat Base - for Lightweight Equipment:
we use these for camera mount.
Displaying reviews 1-7
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