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I have Helios Lightquest 20x80 binoculars. I use the Rigel finder and the set up works excellently. Please see attached photograph. The Rigel base is adhered to a little pad of foam to slightly level it at the back. The two thin velcro straps are simply used for a little extra security. The Rigel can still easily be removed from its base. My dew shields can also be seen in the picture.

I don't have the details you are looking for but perhaps a cheeseplate could be used instead. I have this one from Amazon: SMALLRIG Cheese Plate with 1/4 and 3/8 Threads for DSLR Camera Rig - 1598 Something else you might like to consider - I have an Orion Monster P-mount and have added a Neewer Panoramic Tripod Head 360 Degree Bottom Rotation Aluminum Alloy Pan Head with Panorama Scale QR Plate Bubble Level for Tripod Monopod Slider DSLR Cameras Max Load Up to 22 LBS This gives me even more lateral movement and makes it really easy to mount and remove my binoculars as well. Best of luck.

I have a pair of Helios light quest 20x80 binoculars (2490g/5.48 lb) that I would like to use together with my ball pistol grip (745g/1.10 lb). Total weight: 3235g/7.13lb The ball pistol grip would only be necessary to give me the movement I require on the paragon plus. But, would the Orion paragon-plus be suitable for this weight? There is a very big jump in the capabilities of the Orion monster version and I’m not convinced they would be necessary for my requirements. Cost is also a factor! I'm not into diy but am open to any suitable second hand parallelogram and tripod if available. Thanks for all advice.