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It is also possible to mount a larger ballhead on the clamp. This is a sturdy, well designed accessory. I have limited mobility and shoot a lot of pictures from the car, this window mount will really help with long shots where stability is vital.
Product is quite heavy; this gives it the sturdiness needed to ensure the camera equipment remains safe and secure. Great product for those unusual needs for artsy photos. Connecting to different types of objects not a problem but suited to round or square shaped poles, size of at least a broom handle.
When I came back to unclamp it, the knob simply twisted off. Not sure, but it has definitely rendered it useless for the moment. Unfortunately, the design misses on a key point: the knob used to tighten and loosen the clamp may be subjected to a lot of force.
It took quite a bit of effort to get the the clamp off in the end because the knob would simply not stay on for me to unscrew. Perhaps some SuperGlue might work.It is also worth nothing that this retailer has marked this up over twice what the MSRP is. Perhaps there was some kind of glue and I just got a bad one.
The idea behind this clamp is brilliant. With very little force, it simply unscrewed itself since the foot had enough pressure to stay stationary. Check B&H Photo or REI for a more reasonable price.
I clamped mine down pretty tight on a railing to be sure my camera was secure. Upon closer inspection, the knob has threads in the center that screw onto the same threaded piece that holds the clamping foot pad.
Not a problem if you're stationary. After much searching (I couldn't remember the make or model) I'm thrilled I finally found it again - there's nothing else configured like it. I used this clamp to suspend a microphone from the crossbars of a jeep. My previous one mysteriously locked up though - maybe the threads of the screw oxidized. Just remember to clean it once in a while. Its unique joints allow you to swivel 360 degrees in all three dimensions. What's more, the head of the screw is flat ended, intended for tables, but the curve on the top edge works really nicely for my purposes.Because the mic stays mounted on a moving (bouncing) vehicle, one of the joints tended to keep getting loose.
It has a multitude of mounting configurations and angle adjustments.Overall I am very happy with it and it is built quite well. The clamp is very sturdy and holds quite well to the frame. I got the Ultraclamp to mount a small digital camcorder on the frame of my motorcycle to shoot some scenic ride videos. (NOT crazy tricks).
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