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Daphna Feingold

New member

• Sep 12, 2013

• #1

hello,
I am using a STX 85 objective with a Canon 7D which are all mounted on a Manfrotto tripod + head. unfortunately the balance of the whole contraption is not good at all and unless the tripod head is locked, it all tilts backwards.
I am looking to purchase the TRII Swarovski spotting scope rail. can anyone comment? review? it is not a cheap rail and would like to confirm that it will fit both the camera and the tripod.
thanks,
Daphna

 

proudpapa56

Where'd you go, stay put!

• Sep 12, 2013

• #2

The answer is, yes, it will work, I think they're great, but try to get one. They've been on backorder for months and months.

 

Jason Bugay Reyes

Well-known member

• Sep 13, 2013

• #3

Yes, I'm using one for the STX 95. The built quality is excellent and easy to use especially when sliding front and back with the scope.

 

Sandpiper

Mike Powell

• Nov 21, 2013

• #4

I would like to know if the TRII balance Rail would support my STX 95 scope with a Canon 1D4 attached onto a manfrotto 501 HDV head. How does the rail attach to the tripod head? Is it by the usual 3/8ths screw?

Mike

 

Jason Bugay Reyes

Well-known member

• Nov 22, 2013

• #5

Sandpiper said:

I would like to know if the TRII balance Rail would support my STX 95 scope with a Canon 1D4 attached onto a manfrotto 501 HDV head. How does the rail attach to the tripod head? Is it by the usual 3/8ths screw?

Mike

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Mike,

I have the same setup using Nikon D300s + battery pack on 501/502 video head. It does balance but much better when I used it on gimbal head. It uses the same screw too