storebror Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew* Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew* Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 In fact, take a look here:http://tinyurl.com/wfkbqAndrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storebror Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew* Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 http://stargazerslounge.co.uk/index.php?topic=8777.0If 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/y7dp7jBut I can't be sure. Can anyone confirm this?Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Dave,Just checking - have you tried unscrewing the cap shown in the attached pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storebror Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Hi Steve - yeah just checked - nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Are you able to post a pic of your bins - there will be a way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storebror Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Hi Steve - here are some photos of my binos - Tasco (Zip focus) About 15 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storebror Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Yep - that's what I'm going to do - but thanks for your help with this Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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