Use old telescope tripod for binoculars

[Nidgey86]

Hi, a few years back I bought a meade telescope which isn't the best. I was one of the many that was expecting lots and didn't get much so it went into the garage. 

 

I have tried to get back into it and following beginners guidance I have just bought some 10x50 binnos. 

 

I am hoping to use the tripod from my telescope for the binnos, is there a way to adapt the tripod so I can attach them to it? 

I have included a stock image but can get true ones when back home. 

 

Kind regards

[fifeskies]

There are a range of ways to mount Binos on tripods 

Many binos have a hidden threaded screw hole under a cover that fits into an L mount , or you can use stretchy straps (or bungy cords) to fit them to it..

         

 

some ideas here   binocular tripod adapter - Google Search

 

Edited January 20, 2021 by fifeskies

[Nidgey86]

Thanks I am aware that I will need the attachment on the binnos, but can't see how I can then attach it to tripod? 

[John]

I think I would be trying to remove the fork part of the mount and replacing that with a post with a robust pan / tilt head mounted on it. The binocular mounting bracket would then go on top of that.

If you have an old photo tripod the central post and pan / tilt head can usually be removed and you might find that would then fit into the socket where the fork mount head had been ?

 

[Mark at Beaufort]

I agree with John and remove the fork part. This hopefully will leave a hole where a long 1/4 or 3/8 bolt can be attached to an adapter as mentioned by fifeskies. By the way welcome to sgl.