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Bino adapter for an old Manfrotto tripod ....


kev100

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Hi,

I have an old Manfrotto tripod that I use for my Celestron 20x80 binos. As you (hopfully) can see from the pix, I use the screw in the tripod head to directly attach to the bino mount. Is there an adaptor I could use to make it easier to get the binos on and off? I don't know what the tripod model is.

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Cheers,

Kev

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Cheers Steve,

I was thinking more along the lines of, perhaps, some sort of a quick release thing, with a base I can leave on the tripod, and a 'shoe' I can leave attached to the centre bar of the bins. It's off-putting to be messing around with screws every time.

Kev 

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Yes, the bracket is an issue you'll have to overcome, I don't have/need that type of fitting.

Heres my original head from Manfrotto, its the MHXPRO-3W (Un-used but not for sale!) similar connection type, and those stubs handles are extendable. Its the best part of 100 notes here in UK but a bracket is still required.

 

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Hi Charic,

I agree, Steve's site is a goldmine. As for the opticron part, I'd prefer not to use a bracket of that type. What do you reckon to this, though: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andoer-Universal-Adapter-Release-Compatible/dp/B01LZ87MLK/ref=sr_1_19?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518282756&sr=1-19&keywords=head+quick+release

It appears to be what I need .. in that there's a plate to attach to the tripod head, and a quick release bit that I can leave on the centre bar of the bins ...

Kev

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The second option is Manfrotto friendly? and as long as your present binocular clamp fits flush to the fast fit connector, there shouldn't be an issue.

No matter the setup, I still have a binocular strap attached to the scope, just in case you want to blame the locking system for the reason that the binoculars fell to the ground (belt & braces!!) you can never be too careful.

 

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