This Thing Sucks! A New Active Suction Mount to Hold Your Camera Launches on Kickstarter

Launched on Kickstarter, the Stickse Z1 is a powerful suction mount designed for modern filmmakers, photographers, and diverse creatives seeking flexible ways to capture stable shots beyond traditional tripods and fixed setups.

The Stickse Z1 is set to feature a 54KPa suction pressure and a heavy-duty 15KG load capacity, which should help it securely mount to glass, car bodies, tiles, marble, metal, and pretty much any other smooth surface you can think of.

It will also come equipped with a nice mix of bells and whistles, including USB-C charging for up to 72 hours of continuous runtime, standard 1/4" and 3/8" mounts, and other neat features. Let’s check out this intriguing new Kickstarter campaign.

Stickse Z1 Suction Mount

Yes, this thing does suck. It also sticks quite securely thanks to its battery-powered vacuum, which should make it just about as reliable as any other suction mounts on the market. And while you shouldn’t throw your tripods or gimbals away for an option like this, it is a nice novelty-style mount option that could do the trick for specific shots or actions you might want to capture for a film or video project.

What’s unique about the Stickse Z1, as outlined in its Kickstarter campaign, is that unlike traditional suction mounts that rely on manual pumping and repeated adjustments, the Stickse Z1 features an active electric suction system that automatically maintains stable suction pressure.

All users have to do is simply attach and activate the mount, and it can provide secure suction in as little as 10 seconds, making it a relatively quick and easy option for setup in environments like car doors or windows that are often unique or challenging.

Follow the Kickstarter Campaign

As mentioned above, this is a new Kickstarter campaign that has just launched here in May. The company plans to continue developing and taking orders through the summer before shipping the first products later this year.

Is it the right option for you? That’s for you to decide. However, if you are looking for some unique shots and don’t mind extra flexibility, then it does look quite intriguing, as it can be a nice option for all types of shots, as it can work with smaller mirrorless cameras, action cameras, smartphones, fill lights, or whatever else you might need.

The company further claims that the product isn’t just a suction mount; it can also be a versatile, modular platform for other scenarios, such as a stable base for gaming setups, desktop accessories, streaming equipment, and other creative configurations.

Price and Availability

If you’re curious to learn more about the Stickse Z1, you can find more info on its Kickstarter page here. As of now, the product is set to be available for $99 as part of a launch special, with support options increasing from there.