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Manfrotto 243 Car Window Pod

BH #MA243 • MFR #243
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Manfrotto 243 Car Window Pod
Key Features
  • With 3/8" Screw
  • Replaces #3292
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.

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Manfrotto 243 Overview

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.

UPC: 719821288237

Manfrotto 243 Specs

Clamp Range
0.5" (13mm)
Weight
6 oz (180g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.3 x 5 x 0.3"

Manfrotto 243 Reviews

Manfrotto 243 Car window pod

By Neil
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-10

Very sturdily made. However most cars have sloping windows and as this one has no ability to tilt, In not sure if it is useful at all.

Solid and safe

By Josh
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-09

We used a couple of these to mount 360 cameras to the tinted windows of a Ferrari going 130+ mph on a track. The footage looked great and we didn't even need to wipe the windows down afterward. This exceeded our expectations and I highly recommend it.

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question

what is the narrow width of the part? this is to determine the largest diameter base for a ball head that remains flush
Asked by: Dennis J
Manfrotto does not list that spec. However they do list that is ideal for the 492 Micro Ballhead or the 700RC2 Mini Video Fluid Head. Here are links to both of those heads. 700RC2 - https://bhpho.to/2Yx6HA1 492 Micro Ballhead - https://bhpho.to/332ZKWE
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-07-31

question

Would this work with a Foba mini ballhead?
Asked by: JEFFRY L.
Yes - with the purchase of an Arca-type quick release plate, available from Acratech, Arca-Swiss, Foba, NPC, Novoflex & Wimberley: Foba BALPI Universal Quick Release Plate with 1/4 -20 Screw B&H # FOQRP.25
Answered by: Mark S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Do you think this would clamp on a 3/4 shelf?
Asked by: Gregory
The specs clearly state it has a 13mm or .5 capacity.
Answered by: Steve S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

How much weight will the Manfrotto 243 Car Window Pod support?
Asked by: Kenneth
I have a 95 mm Swarovski with extender and angle eye peace its 5 lbs works great no issues
Answered by: Nick M.
Date published: 2018-11-07
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