Binos on a tripod

[Tips n Tails]

I’m running the Meopta Meostar B1 15x56 binos. I have a vortex summit SS-P tripod (don’t laugh lol) that serves its purpose.

There a quick release for binos like spotters? I’d like to set up my binos to glass and take them off when it’s time to move fair quickly.

Can anybody assist me in what I made to make this setup work? I wasn’t sure if I needed an outdoorsman stud or if that was specific Swaro.

I wanted to take advantage of GoHunts sale (if they have what I need) and not wait until Monday or Tuesday to talk to a Meopta rep hence, my questions here. Thanks.

 

[Mike Islander]

Have you checked the Outdoorsmans website for fitment? Bino stud is standard size on virtually every brand. Buy a second quick disconnect for your binos if the Outdoorsmans stock foot doesn't fit your QD on your tripod.

 

[svivian]

Outdoorsman If you want to spend the money otherwise Aziak clamp has worked well for me.

However at some point I would look into a tripod head like a Siriu VA5 that has the Swiss arca plate.

 

[Tips n Tails]

Outdoorsman If you want to spend the money otherwise Aziak clamp has worked well for me.

However at some point I would look into a tripod head like a Siriu VA5 that has the Swiss arca plate.

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@svivian Is that the Siriu A5 with the handle? I like that setup.

Aziak bino stud and the A5 ball head with handle?

 

[svivian]

@svivian Is that the Siriu A5 with the handle? I like that setup.

Aziak bino stud and the A5 ball head with handle?

That’s the VA5 fluid head and the Aziak can go right in the head with out a plate because it’s Swiss arca compatible. I can also leave the Aziak clamp on and in my bino harness.

 

[Schmitty]

I have used the outdoorsman stud and mount for the last 12 years as have most of my hunting partners. They make quality gear that is well tested. Buy once cry once

 

[Superdoo]

I have a few of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Staoptics-Binocular-Threading-Detachable-Binoculars/dp/B08XTT99RG?pd_rd_w=AIYwj&content-id=amzn1.sym.fea327c4-5fbe-469f-b9dd-c809442d925d&pf_rd_p=fea327c4-5fbe-469f-b9dd-c809442d925d&pf_rd_r=45BJC9Z3GNFYFNF4JTG5&pd_rd_wg=pRzbp&pd_rd_r=a3f8bd4a-4867-4bfc-97ad-851ece19aedd&pd_rd_i=B08XTT99RG&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_bia_rpt_ba_s_4_sc

They work great! $15.00 each.

 

[justinspicher]

I occasionally use my binos on my KDC tripod with their rapid release system. My outdoorsman bino adaptor screws into it and its quick to get on and off. Most of the time I use my outdoorsman bino adaptor on my Manfrotto monopod…..way faster than a tripod, and its easier too.

 

[id_jon]

I've been really happy with my RRS bino cinch

Really Right Stuff: Cinch-LR Bino Adapter

The RRS Cinch-LR (BA) Binocular Adapter provides quick-release functionality to your binocular/monocular of choice for housing diameter ranges between 1.77"-2.56". The adapter is precision CNC machined from a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum, designed and manufactured in Lehi, UT.

www.milehighshooting.com

 

[Mule3006Elk]

Outdoorsman.

I had the same setup (tripod) and switched to Silk. Very happy.

 

[WI in the west]

Im an outdoorsmans stud user to and i try to talk my friends into it also just to stay on one great system. Theres plenty of cheaper similar options to im sure but out outdoorsmans is pretty tried and true

 

[Tips n Tails]

I appreciate all the feedback folks.

Last question, should I switch from a tripod to a monopod? Also sometimes I’ve taken my Exo pack and put it in between my legs and have used the frame for a solid platform. Is this something that will work for 15x56 glass?

 

[Tips n Tails]

I occasionally use my binos on my KDC tripod with their rapid release system. My outdoorsman bino adaptor screws into it and its quick to get on and off. Most of the time I use my outdoorsman bino adaptor on my Manfrotto monopod…..way faster than a tripod, and its easier too.

Where’d you get the Manfrotto monopod at? Also is that just as stable as a tripod?

 

[Tips n Tails]

Outdoorsman.

I had the same setup (tripod) and switched to Silk. Very happy.

@Mule3006Elk Which Silk do you have? I see GoHunt currently has some on sale. What’s the benefits of the Silk over the Vortex SS tripod?

 

[Mike Islander]

I appreciate all the feedback folks.

Last question, should I switch from a tripod to a monopod? Also sometimes I’ve taken my Exo pack and put it in between my legs and have used the frame for a solid platform. Is this something that will work for 15x56 glass?

Fold up your tripod legs and see how "stable" a monopod is. And that's with three legs. .

Some of these questions you can actually answer much better yourself, in the real world, with the gear that you have right there in your possession. Definitely try anything you can with what you have before spending your hard earned cash.

 

[Tips n Tails]

Fold up your tripod legs and see how "stable" a monopod is. And that's we three legs.

@Mike Islander good point !!

 

[justinspicher]

Where’d you get the Manfrotto monopod at? Also is that just as stable as a tripod?

I bought it online from Manfrotto. It isn’t as stable as a tripod, but much easier to use and 1/3 the weight. I have been using it for the past couple of years. It has been used in both Alaska for sheep, moose, and caribou and in Colorado for deer and elk. I got fed up with always having to adjust my tripod every time I wanted to look at something else so I went to a monopod and I enjoy glassing way more now.

 

[Tips n Tails]

That’s the VA5 fluid head and the Aziak can go right in the head with out a plate because it’s Swiss arca compatible. I can also leave the Aziak clamp on and in my bino harness.View attachment 480332

@svivian is this the V5 head you have??

 

[svivian]

Yes it is. There are a few popping up in the classifieds as well

 

[Tips n Tails]

I bought it online from Manfrotto. It isn’t as stable as a tripod, but much easier to use and 1/3 the weight. I have been using it for the past couple of years. It has been used in both Alaska for sheep, moose, and caribou and in Colorado for deer and elk. I got fed up with always having to adjust my tripod every time I wanted to look at something else so I went to a monopod and I enjoy glassing way more now.

@justinspicher Yes. I know what you mean about having to adjust the three legs to get stable or having to kick 2 of the 3 out to lower and/or make level’ish.