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Vanguard PH-304 Window Camera Mount

BH #VAPH304 • MFR #PH-304
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Vanguard PH-304 Window Camera Mount
Key Features
  • 3-Way Pan Head
  • Quick-Release Plate QS-36 Included
  • Adjustable Base
  • +90 to -60° Tilt
When you don't have a tripod, you'll want to have the Vanguard PH-304 Window Camera Mount around to be sure you don't miss the shot. The PH-304 includes a quick release plate (QS-36) and a 3-way pan head so that it can be easily attached to car and truck windows, fences, tree branches, tubular objects or even tripods, providing smooth panning and tilting with a camera, camcorder or spotter scope.
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Vanguard PH-304 Overview

When you don't have a tripod, you'll want to have the Vanguard PH-304 Window Camera Mount around to be sure you don't miss the shot. The PH-304 includes a quick release plate (QS-36) and a 3-way pan head so that it can be easily attached to car and truck windows, fences, tree branches, tubular objects or even tripods, providing smooth panning and tilting with a camera, camcorder or spotter scope.

3-way pan head
+90 to -60° and 0 to +90° tilt
Supports up to 8.8 lbs
Quick-release plate QS-36 included, non-slip platform
Adjustable base
UPC: 026196320623

Vanguard PH-304 Specs

Load Capacity
8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Tilt
+90 to -60° & 0 to +90°
Pan
360°
Height
5 3/4" (14.5 cm)
Weight
1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.6 x 4.2 x 4"

Vanguard PH-304 Reviews

Well Made

By J Philip
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2019-06-07

Nice metal construction. Mounts solidly to the window. Does provide some damping in the vertical, less in the horizontal. As good a design as possible for this type of support. Obviously not as good as a tripod on solid ground.

Vanguard ph-304

By Mike
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-03-19

Works great to hold canon dslr

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Would this support a 90 d & tamron 150-600 g2 ...

Would this support a 90 d & tamron 150-600 g2 without damaging unit or window?
Asked by: Allan
I've used this window mount with my 5d and same Tamron lens but its a lot of weight on the window. If you bump the setup it could crack the window glass. It's doable but you have to be real careful.
Answered by: Jeff
Date published: 2021-04-08

question

What is the maximum opening of the clamp?
Asked by: Anonymous
The clamp opens up to about 1.25 .
Answered by: Mark S.
Date published: 2021-07-12

question

Does the quick release shoe fit into any tripods??
Asked by: Anonymous
No, it would be specific to that Vanguard tripod mount.
Answered by: Matthew C.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Can I get a second quick release plate to use as a backup?
Asked by: Anonymous
The correct plate is not QS-26 but QS-36.{See above} It is available from B & H.
Answered by: John M.
Date published: 2018-11-10

Shown on the quick release plate are two knobs. ...

Shown on the quick release plate are two knobs. one for screwing on the camera, but what is the other knob?
Asked by: Charles
Not sure about cameras, but spotting scopes that this can be used for have a second hole that the "pin" goes into to prevent the scope from turning on top of the quick-release plate.
Answered by: Ken
Date published: 2019-02-27

question

Can the 3-way head be removed and replaced with another head of my own? If replaceable what is the size of screw used to join the head to the base clamp? 1/4 or 3/8 ?
Asked by: Anonymous
I dont think so. The thumb screw puts friction tension on the joint to lock it down when you get the rotating pan orientation you want. I just tried to tighten it down and then spun the head backward and it did not unscrew.
Answered by: Joseph H.
Date published: 2018-11-10

how do I attach the QS-36 quick release plate to ...

how do I attach the QS-36 quick release plate to the PH-304 window mount?
Asked by: Joan
In the picture on this site you see a "lever" behind the plate. Flipping the lever to the left release the plate. Put the plate in the opening and close the lever and it locks the plate in place.
Answered by: Ken
Date published: 2019-02-27
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