Binocular Mounts

[storebror]

I have a pair of 12X50 binos which I have been using for observing - the problem is that they have no tripod bush and it's difficult to get a steady view. Does anyone know if there is any sort of device you can buy for binos that enables you to put them on a tripod?

Thanks

[FLO]

Yes, there are several.

Are you sure you don't have a fixing point? Look at your binoculars from the front, between the two large objectives there is usually a cap that can be unscrewed to reveal a thread - that is the fixing point.

Even if you haven't got the thread, there are other methods of fixing a binocular to a tripod/monopod.

[Andrew*]

Sky at Night did a test on bino mounts in the October issue. The winner was Scope Teknix Binoflex mirror mount at £129 available apparently from Scopes 'n' Skies.

Andrew

[Andrew*]

In fact, take a look here:

http://tinyurl.com/wfkbq

Andrew

[storebror]

Thanks for the quick reply astrophethean! have just checked and there absolutly nothing on my binos to attach a tripod - mind you they ARE about 15 years old and made by Tasco (ahem!) I have my 'scope now, but I still think the binos are handy for a quick 'fix'. Maybe I should consider buying a new pair - or drop a few Christmas hints

[Andrew*]

http://stargazerslounge.co.uk/index.php?topic=8777.0

If you have a Lidl nearby you, go in in the morning on 7th December and pick up one of these, or, alternatively, I'll do it for you. Just PM me. I think it's this model here:

http://tinyurl.com/y7dp7j

But I can't be sure. Can anyone confirm this?

Andrew

[FLO]

Dave,

Just checking - have you tried unscrewing the cap shown in the attached pic?

[storebror]

Hi Steve - yeah just checked - nothing!

[FLO]

Are you able to post a pic of your bins - there will be a way

[storebror]

Hi Steve - here are some photos of my binos - Tasco (Zip focus) About 15 years old

[FLO]

Ah!

That Zip-Focus mechanism prevents you attaching them via the focus-bar. Manfrotto do make a grip-type binocular attachment but it would be cheaper to buy one of the Lidls Bresser 10x50 bins.

[storebror]

Yep - that's what I'm going to do - but thanks for your help with this Steve