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Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head
- Price: $79.99
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Temporarily out of stock
- B&H # VAPH240
- Mfr# PH-240
Product Highlights
- Dual Bubble Level
- Compact Ball Head
- Side Clamp Locking Dial
- Includes QS-39 Quick-Release Plate
The Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head will carry the load when your tripod can't--it easily and securely attaches to window frame, fence, iron pipe, car window, tree branch, tripod leg and more, to provide a solid platform for your camera. It weighs only 1.29 lbs (0.585 kg) and will hold up to 11 lbs (4.98 kg). The PH-240 offers a tilt range from +90° to -35°; it includes an attached compact ball head with a QS-39 quick-release plate, dual bubble levels, and a side clamp locking dial.
- Dual bubble level
- Compact ball head
- Side clamp locking dial
| Height | 6.5" (165 mm) |
| Weight | 1.29 lbs (0.585 kg) |
| Load Capacity | 11 lbs (4.98 kg) |
| Tilt | +90° to -35° |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
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Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
I fastened mount to railing on truck used on the safari. Provided stability. Was easy to mount and dismount from one side of truck to the other.
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Stabilization
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
Does exactly what it advertises and is very stable and supports my 500 mm and camera. The only complaint I have is that the ball head set screw controls both the base rotation and ball. Takes some getting use to as if you over loosen the set screw the ball head can flop over on you. Otherwise it's a great system and works well in my jeep
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- OK for lighter weight equ
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- No panning
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
The clamp is solid. The ball head works fine for my Nikon D60 and normal lens. I have to crank it down pretty hard to get it to hold a Nikon 70-300 lens on my D60 though. It is incapable of supporting my D60 connected to a 80mm spotting scope. That's a pretty extreme task but that combination does not exceed the rated load weight capability. The fact that its not a balanced configuration makes the weight rating a moot point.I will replace the head with a SBH250 and hope that does better. You can remove the head by poking a hole in the foam padding at the top of the clamp. Another advantage of the SBH 250 head is a separate panning lock. With the included head you must release the ball to pan. Good luck keeping it level during a panning sequence.The pressure knob holds the quick release plate securely and I am fine with the 2nd quick release security button.The quick plate screw must be tightened with a coin or screwdriver.So overall it should perform well if you don't have a heavy combination mounted on it and if you can do without separate panning locking.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
It easily supports my 7D and the Sigma 150-500mm. It's ball head is great. It's sturdy and is pretty easy to use, at least it was on my Ford Escort window. HOWEVER, this thing is very tall and it has proved to be unusable in the window of my new Ford Fiesta.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
Holds my 50-500 sigma
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
I wanted a small, yet secure window mount, and so far the mount performs as advertised. If I could offer an improvement, it would be to replace the screw to mount the base plate to the camera with a screw that would be easier to hand tighten.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
Very durable! Clamps to pretty much anything
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
Solid, Sturdy, Easy Tension Adjustments, Fits All My Needs Just Right.I'll Need One More Plate For Another Camera. It Easily Handles My Canon 2ti 300z.
Ball Head is a Must For Slanted Windows. A+++++++
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Outdoors
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
The mount looks and feels well made. It weights a lot more than I expected which is a good thing. Exploring the Nevada desert, I take a lot of shots of opportunity from my truck. I can secure the mount to my window and the camera to the mount in a few seconds. While the Vanguard quick release adapter worked well, I replaced it with a Manfrotto adapter for commonality with my mono & tripod. The ball head easily supports my Nikon D80 with 70-300mm lense.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-9
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
I fastened mount to railing on truck used on the safari. Provided stability. Was easy to mount and dismount from one side of truck to the other.
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Stabilization
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
Does exactly what it advertises and is very stable and supports my 500 mm and camera. The only complaint I have is that the ball head set screw controls both the base rotation and ball. Takes some getting use to as if you over loosen the set screw the ball head can flop over on you. Otherwise it's a great system and works well in my jeep
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- OK for lighter weight equ
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- No panning
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
The clamp is solid. The ball head works fine for my Nikon D60 and normal lens. I have to crank it down pretty hard to get it to hold a Nikon 70-300 lens on my D60 though. It is incapable of supporting my D60 connected to a 80mm spotting scope. That's a pretty extreme task but that combination does not exceed the rated load weight capability. The fact that its not a balanced configuration makes the weight rating a moot point.I will replace the head with a SBH250 and hope that does better. You can remove the head by poking a hole in the foam padding at the top of the clamp. Another advantage of the SBH 250 head is a separate panning lock. With the included head you must release the ball to pan. Good luck keeping it level during a panning sequence.The pressure knob holds the quick release plate securely and I am fine with the 2nd quick release security button.The quick plate screw must be tightened with a coin or screwdriver.So overall it should perform well if you don't have a heavy combination mounted on it and if you can do without separate panning locking.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
It easily supports my 7D and the Sigma 150-500mm. It's ball head is great. It's sturdy and is pretty easy to use, at least it was on my Ford Escort window. HOWEVER, this thing is very tall and it has proved to be unusable in the window of my new Ford Fiesta.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
Holds my 50-500 sigma
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
I wanted a small, yet secure window mount, and so far the mount performs as advertised. If I could offer an improvement, it would be to replace the screw to mount the base plate to the camera with a screw that would be easier to hand tighten.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
Very durable! Clamps to pretty much anything
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
Solid, Sturdy, Easy Tension Adjustments, Fits All My Needs Just Right.I'll Need One More Plate For Another Camera. It Easily Handles My Canon 2ti 300z.
Ball Head is a Must For Slanted Windows. A+++++++
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Outdoors
Comments about Vanguard PH-240 Window Mount With Ball Head:
The mount looks and feels well made. It weights a lot more than I expected which is a good thing. Exploring the Nevada desert, I take a lot of shots of opportunity from my truck. I can secure the mount to my window and the camera to the mount in a few seconds. While the Vanguard quick release adapter worked well, I replaced it with a Manfrotto adapter for commonality with my mono & tripod. The ball head easily supports my Nikon D80 with 70-300mm lense.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-9
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