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Tripods? (1 Viewer)
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Colin
Axeman (Retired)
Boznia,
Most tripods have a quick release mechanism whereby a plate (which comes with the tripod) is screwed into the bottom of the scope or camera and this plate with optic attached can be clipped to the tripod. The trick is to get one or two extra plates and put them on the various optics so that each can be clipped on at a moments notice. If you only have one plate, you have to unscrew it and put it on the other piece of optic. So, I have two plates permanently on the two bits of kit that I use the tripod for. That is what I do but others may have alternate suggestions.
Oh, BTW, the plates are not universal across all tripods.
Have a good Christmas
Colin
Most tripods have a quick release mechanism whereby a plate (which comes with the tripod) is screwed into the bottom of the scope or camera and this plate with optic attached can be clipped to the tripod. The trick is to get one or two extra plates and put them on the various optics so that each can be clipped on at a moments notice. If you only have one plate, you have to unscrew it and put it on the other piece of optic. So, I have two plates permanently on the two bits of kit that I use the tripod for. That is what I do but others may have alternate suggestions.
Oh, BTW, the plates are not universal across all tripods.
Have a good Christmas
Colin
IanF
Moderator
What Colin means is that most 'better quality' tripods have a separate locking plate.
I have had various tripods over the years but now solely use a Manfrotto 190 NAT with a 128 RC NAT fluid head. It is ideal for both camera and scope use as it is sturdy and not too heavy, though it is no lightweight. I'd steer clear of the lightweight tripods unless you are going for a decent carbon fibre one, which are a little expensive.
There used to be a couple of different sized tripod bushes, but that was many years ago. The scope and camera mounts that I have used over the last few years have all been a standard size.
I have had various tripods over the years but now solely use a Manfrotto 190 NAT with a 128 RC NAT fluid head. It is ideal for both camera and scope use as it is sturdy and not too heavy, though it is no lightweight. I'd steer clear of the lightweight tripods unless you are going for a decent carbon fibre one, which are a little expensive.
There used to be a couple of different sized tripod bushes, but that was many years ago. The scope and camera mounts that I have used over the last few years have all been a standard size.
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G
Gaye Horn
Guest
Thanks for the heads up on the Manfrotto.. I am in the market for a GOOD tripod with an even better head... not meaning more expensive; but with the new camera I need a good one and this is the way we were leaning anyway.. I saw a Manfrotto I would gladly get if it did not mean robbing a train or a bank!!!
T0ny
Okillre Member
Why worry about banks ? They've had it coming to them for years !! A word of warning - the Leica scope has a 3/8" tripod thread, not the standard 1/4" - Manfrotto do a Q/R plate to fit, but I believe with other makes you need an adaptor.
That old Manfrotto has me in its spell
That old Manfrotto that I know so well
Up and down it goes,
Round and round it goes
etc.
Tony
That old Manfrotto has me in its spell
That old Manfrotto that I know so well
Up and down it goes,
Round and round it goes
etc.
Tony
