New tripod (1 Viewer)

Thanks,

The fixing points for the ends of the arm are a bit of a compromise. I was going to attach to front of scope to give more stability, but then more awkward to use quickly. I see the Manfrotto fixes to the focus tube or camera support, which of course gives great stability but maybe adjustment of focus will raise or lower the viewpoint. I chose in the end to fix to nearside end of scope support plate. This works well enough, but when I rejig it all I will extend the scope support plate and fixing point another couple of inches out. ....All good fun to keep us busy !

Tom

Yes i wondered what would happen when adjusting the scope focus, as you say, this lengthens the overall scope length and would make the fixed arm force the scope or down a little bit.

I'm surprised that the Manfrotto isnt telescopic, ( like a car tailgate strut ) so that focusing doesnt change the scope balance, but then i guess it was designed for a DSLR lens, not a scope. Still, i wouldnt mind owning one

alphan said:

Got my tripod done..... Complete DIY. Very crude looking but sturdy. o

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Really nice work!
How did you manage to built it? All from scratch, or som tripod parts? Congrats.

cango said:

Really nice work!
How did you manage to built it? All from scratch, or som tripod parts? Congrats.

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Thanks. All from scratch. Upper section, 1" aluminium pipe and lower section 3/4" aluminium pipe. The adjusters are 1"-3/4" poly pipe reducer and the shoes (at the bottom) are chair rubber soles. The bracket connecting the legs together are the cartridge of used car air-con dryer. The pvc coating on the upper legs are heat shrink tubing available in green, red and yellow (only). There are another type of rubberised heat shrink tubing available in black but I can't get it here at the moment.