What do i need to get my binos to mount to a tripod?

[NevadaZielmeister]

Those adapters that permit the center of the binos to sit directly over the center of tripod are a lot more ergonomically pleasing than the Outdoorsman. Since the Outdoorsman stud is pressed into the objective lens hinge, this places the center of binos rearward of the center of tripod, creating the distance, or radius, of the tripod center to eyecups being longer than the distance of tripod center to eyecups of binos used with an adapter allowing center of binos to be placed directly over center of tripod. The longer the radius, the greater the circumference, resulting in more head, neck, and upper body movement to pan the same width, or depth of field.

That is, of course, until your mouth and chin strike or rub against the tripod base and/or head. Then balance becomes a secondary concern. That is why Outdoorsman did it that way and not require you to make out with your tripod head.

The Outdoorsmans tripod adapter and the pistol grip together create a very pleasant experience that is hard to beat.

 

[pirogue]

That is, of course, until your mouth and chin strike or rub against the tripod base and/or head. Then balance becomes a secondary concern. That is why Outdoorsman did it that way and not require you to make out with your tripod head.

The Outdoorsmans tripod adapter and the pistol grip together create a very pleasant experience that is hard to beat.

Maybe you should rethink

That is, of course, until your mouth and chin strike or rub against the tripod base and/or head. Then balance becomes a secondary concern. That is why Outdoorsman did it that way and not require you to make out with your tripod head.

The Outdoorsmans tripod adapter and the pistol grip together create a very pleasant experience that is hard to beat.

you must have an abnormally large head and nose. And most people who glass for extended periods don’t use a pistol grip.

 

[pirogue]

That is, of course, until your mouth and chin strike or rub against the tripod base and/or head. Then balance becomes a secondary concern. That is why Outdoorsman did it that way and not require you to make out with your tripod head.

The Outdoorsmans tripod adapter and the pistol grip together create a very pleasant experience that is hard to beat.

I was describing the situation with premium bino dimensions, such as Swarovski ELs, not some compact binos. No wonder your chin hits the tripod.

 

[Bohale87]

Outdoorsmans

 

[eaglemountainman]

RRS SOAR - Home

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I really like this! Wish it would fit directly to my VA-5 head. I'd have to ad a TY-70A plate, and that would preclude it from an easy in and out of my harness.

Just as well, it's a bit spendy.

 

[wind gypsy]

i use a feild optics research adapter, quick clips in and only 20$, havent had a problem so far. https://www.amazon.ca/Field-Optics-Research-Rapid-Release-Binocular/dp/B00A45DQV6

^This. I used to have that system and sold it with my old zeiss nockers because Swaro EL's had to go and be special snowflakes without standard mounting threads. Long story short, I prefer it to my current Outdoorsman stud system and its cheaper/lighter.

 

[eaglemountainman]

I don't have that head, but they claim it is compatible with arca plates

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The VA-5 accepts 39mm wide plates. The Cinch-LR BA is 42mm. I'd have to mount it on a TY-70A (another $30) and then mount that on the VA-5 making it too big to slide in and out of my harness.

OP, my apologies. I didn't mean to side track the thread.

 

[mdf21]

I’ve been using these lately..Swarovski makes same thing for 3x cost

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Been using this. Not too bad

 

[shooterrdy]

Outdoorsmans Stud and tripod mount! Only real option no regrets!