Decent bino clamps for tripod use?!

[Nevada Mike]

I bought a pair of Swarovski 15 X 56 SLC binos and the Swaro tripod mount. The tripod mount does not work for me - it doesn't hold the binos firmly, they pivot on the pin attachment and allow the glasses to rotate - they are impossible to use for any serious glassing.

I'd like to locate a device that will hold the binos firmly and allow them to be attached to a standard thread, 1/4" tripod base. I'd also welcome recommendations for a good lightweight tripod that costs less than $300.

Do any of you have a solution for this bino/tripod adaptor that works well?

Thanks.

 

[WAB]

I’m out of country right now but will check when I get home. It is an excellent QD system. I bought it at bull basin outfitters in Tucson if you get over that way.

 

[baxterb]

I have only used the Outdoorsmans system and feel it is by far the best out there.

Not cheap, but if you can find a Slik tripod used and buy the outdoorsmans pan head system (you rarely find them used), you will have a system for life.

 

[Travis2282]

Here’s my setup, swaro slc 10x42 with an outdoorsman stud. Outdoorsman Tall bino adapter, sirui VA-5 head and a slik 634 pro carbon fiber tripod.

 

[C.W. Richter]

Leupold and Bushnell make several cheaper versions, and the higher end bino companies sell their versions of this,

the best ones i ever used were on loan from a guide (very sturdy, not simple to affix or remove because the frame is more beefy.) Looked like the Celestron or Leofoto, but even higher quality beginning with an M or an H I think. I was using on 15x56 binos. IF you do a search on google.com a whole bunch of options (and tripods) will pop up. IF you do a search for high quality....a number of others will pop up for your perusal.

 

[C.W. Richter]

Guide just texted me back. Manfrotto was the ultimate quality. They make a 2-piece with a plate/shoe for the tripod and then the connector piece for the binos. It was SOLID for long range glassing of muleys (or sheep!)

 

[C.W. Richter]

They make this, but they also make an even more solid mount as described above. https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/binocular-super-clamp-035bn/

 

[SFRanger7GP]

If you have a BogPod, they make and adapter for binos/spotting scopes.

 

[Nevada Mike]

Thanks for the leads. I am investigating.

Mike

 

[450 Dakota]

Can’t go wrong with the Outdoorsman set up. Manfrotto 290 carbon is a great tripod also.