I\'ve used this now for 6 months with a Swarovski ST80HD and Canon 300D. The ease of use by far excedes the problems I\'ve had so far.
The length of the scope has been a problem as it is too long and I have a sliding plate attached to the scope, adding to the weight.
The 300D is probably a bit heavier than it was designed for and the arm can swing under its weight.
The screws have a tendency to come loose and I lost the stop on the first day out as it came undone.
I have noticed that the camera doesn\'t always swing back in to the same place.
There is a bit of play when it clicks in to position which may be either due to some wear or the spring is weakening on the bearing.
With all that said the ease of use still outweighs the problems. I would recommend it to anyone especially if they have a straight scope as it is one of the few that fit a straight scope. I would however recommend they try before they buy as it may need additional items to get it to fit your equipment as I did.
The length of the scope has been a problem as it is too long and I have a sliding plate attached to the scope, adding to the weight.
The 300D is probably a bit heavier than it was designed for and the arm can swing under its weight.
The screws have a tendency to come loose and I lost the stop on the first day out as it came undone.
I have noticed that the camera doesn\'t always swing back in to the same place.
There is a bit of play when it clicks in to position which may be either due to some wear or the spring is weakening on the bearing.
With all that said the ease of use still outweighs the problems. I would recommend it to anyone especially if they have a straight scope as it is one of the few that fit a straight scope. I would however recommend they try before they buy as it may need additional items to get it to fit your equipment as I did.