The Oben Car Window Mount for Smartphonesclamps directly to a car window and provides a 3/8"-16 mounting screw for mounting a camera head and camera. When your head and camera are mounted, this car window mount enables you to shoot photos and video from inside your car in various applications. A popular use is capturing wildlife in a safari or similar setting without having to get out of the car. It can also be used to slowly drive by your subject in film or commercial applications.

The mount is secured to windows and other surfaces with a clamping range of up to 0.5" thick, and it also provides a lip rest for window-to-door stabilization. It also features padding to provide scratch protection for the window and door.

Clamps onto Car Window    Clamp Range up to 0.5"    Window-to-Door Stabilizer    3/8"-16 Thread for Mounting Fluid Head    Tripod-Head Security    Padded Scratch Protection

• Clamps directly to a car window or other surface up to 0.5" thick
• 3/8"-16 mounting screw for required camera head
• Ideal for capturing photos or videos without getting out of the car
• Can be used to drive by a stationary or moving subject
• Lip rest for window-to-door stabilization
• Padded scratch protection

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is the mounting stud 1/4 20?

A: Yes it is.

Q: 2. Does this accept a standard ARCA plate or does it require one specific to this product?

A: This takes standard arca-swiss plates, and has recessed grooves for safety screws that some arca-swiss plates have. It also comes with its own plate, just in case you need one.

Q: 3. Can you turn the top clamp 90 degrees for either a camera base or for a tripod collar foot?

A: You can turn the ball sphere at a 90 degree angle. As for lenses with a tripod collar, those normally rotate 90 degrees directly without having to move the ball sphere on the head.

Q: 4. Would this work with a Foba mini ballhead?

A: 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

Q: 5. I have a D850 which do I need?

A: The Oben BE-126 Ball Head & CWM-01 Car Window Mount Kit, BH # OBBE126CWMK would be best for the D850. http://bhpho.to/3gXqE9L

Q: 6. Can the quick release base be unscrewed/removed from the ballhead?

A: Yes

Q: 7. What is the weight limit on the Car Window Mount without the Single Lever Ball Head? Will it support a Canon T71 with a 75-300mm telephoto lens?

A: Yes, it is designed to support a Canon T7i with 75-300mm lens. However, it will need the ball head attached to the window mount, as the window mount has a 3/8"-16 screw and the camera has a 1/4"-20 thread. It is a good idea to lock the head in place with the set screws to prevent slipping.

Q: 8. will the BE-117 fit on a Bogen 3021 tripod?

A: As long as the tripod has a 3/8 thread it should work

Q: 9. does the pu-50 plate (iduro) fit in this head?

A: The Induro PU-50 plate can fit the Oben BE-117 Head.

Q: 10. what is the narrow width of the part? this is to determine the largest diameter base for a ball head that remains flush

A: 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