Tripod for binoculars

[SheffieldAstronomer]

Hi everyone,

So at the moment I'm using my camera tripod for my binoculars whish isn't very sturdy.

Can anyone recommend a good tripod for the celestron skymaster 25 x 100 binoculars please?

Thanks all

[RT65CB-SWL]

I use a Manfrotto 055PROB and joystick/trigger/ballhead with my Revalation ASTRO 20x80's. (images below).

<--- my 20x80's and joystick/trigger/ballhead mount...

<--- with DwarfStar mount and ETX105...

<--- tripod (not fully extended) with a TeleVue Ranger on the DwarfStar mount.

 

note: the eyepiece tray is not included with the tripod.

Edited January 26, 2021 by Philip R

[Patbloke]

Hi

I also use the joystick trigger ball head... but most of the time I use a monopod, sit back in the chair and rest the monopod on the floor  by my feet... It's amazing the stabilising effect it has on my Apollos which are very heavy. I actually prefer the experience far better than using the tripod. Great for travel as well, (not that we can at the moment) 😞

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

I have Helios LightQuest 16x80s which work well enough on a monopod with ball head and trigger grip, but 25x100 bins are considerably beefier, so I am not sure that they will hold that weight. My Falcon-Eyes pistol grip is listed as suitable for 4 kg load, whereas 25x100 bins can weight in at 4.7 kg.

[LukeSkywatcher]

I used to use a Horizon 8115 for my 20x90 bins. The quick release plate and pan and tilt handle developed a bit of slack/slip. 

I then bought a Ravelli pistol grip/ball mount and tripod. Its brilliant. It was a steal at the time. I couldn't resist.

 

Edited January 26, 2021 by LukeSkywatcher

[SheffieldAstronomer]

I have ordered

1	"First Horizon 8115 2 Way Heavy Duty Tripod"

Hopefully arrive this week.

Prepare for cloudy skies now 🙈

 

 

 

[LukeSkywatcher]

10 minutes ago, SheffieldAstronomer said:

I have ordered

1	"First Horizon 8115 2 Way Heavy Duty Tripod"

Hopefully arrive this week.

Prepare for cloudy skies now 🙈

 

 

 

Its a very sturdy pice of kit. It will last a good few years. 

[andyrawlins]

On 26/01/2021 at 18:50, LukeSkywatcher said:

I used to use a Horizon 8115 for my 20x90 bins. The quick release plate and pan and tilt handle developed a bit of slack/slip. 

I then bought a Ravelli pistol grip/ball mount and tripod. Its brilliant. It was a steal at the time. I couldn't resist.

 

I have it too - its excellent