Tripod adapter for porro bino? (1 Viewer)

tenex

reality-based

• Mar 4, 2018

• #1

I have a simple tripod adapter like a mini-C-clamp that goes on the hinge post of a porro binocular, but it's awkward because it only fits with the glass upside-down (there's no room to get it on otherwise, even with the hinge opened, and it's not really tall enough to work anyway). So the bridge gets in the way of one's nose, and the diopter has to be reversed. Does anyone know of a better model?

 

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black crow

Well-known member

• Mar 4, 2018

• #2

How about this?
https://www.amazon.com/Snapzoom-Uni...7631&sr=8-5&keywords=binocular+tripod+adapter

 

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Binastro

Well-known member

• Mar 4, 2018

• #3

Look at the Opticron range of tripod adapters.
Maybe there is a more suitable version.
There are several different types that attach to the axle.

 

Pinewood

New York correspondent

• Mar 4, 2018

• #4

Hello,

This Nikon adapter seems to work with many binoculars.

Happy bird watching,
Arthur Pinewood :hi:

 

Binoscoper

Also a spotting scoper

• Mar 6, 2018

• #5

This version gets some good reviews. I don't own one but may do at some point in the future. https://www.berlebach.de/?bereich=details&id=70&sprache=english

 

NDhunter

Experienced observer

• Mar 7, 2018

• #6

The full bottom support models work the best with any binocular, both porro and roof prism.

The Berlebach model mentioned works very well for both types, and another is the BogPod support, and
that one works best for roof prism styles, for heavy models including the big 15x60 types.

The Nikon binoc-u-mount is good, but is better for smaller binoculars.

I have tried several, the hinge mounted types do not do as well for steadiness, and that is what
we prefer..

For the Berlebach, Mr. Star Guy. That is the place to go, astronomers do not settle for less.


Jerry

 

tenex

reality-based

• Mar 7, 2018

• #7

Thanks, all. I'm used to a hinge mount (since I was quite young) and think I just found what I want, a model Nikon made for the SE series.

 

fazalmajid

Well-known member

Supporter

• Mar 7, 2018

• #8

Some binoculars have a 1/4” thread on the hinge. Otherwise there is this Manfrotto clamp, which is very secure:
https://www.manfrotto.us/binocular-super-clamp