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Binocular adapter for 20X50?
I have a BUSHNELL POWERVIEW 20X50 binocular, it is very good thing. But it’s too heavy and extremely (and I mean it) I was thinking, if I get an adapter I saw on eBay, so such adapters can be fixed at camera tripod?
I have no experience on it. Please help.
Here’s the adapter, tell me is it good to hold the bino + can be aligned at camera tripod (DSLR)
This one is cheap ($6.36), I think I should take risk..!
PS: My bino does have adapter slot, right in the center front.
2 Answers
- ReginaldQLv 68 years agoFavorite Answer
That's a diagonal adapter. Some use the L-adapter. They put it on the screw thread which is usually covered by a cap and is located between where the two objectives connected, front side. You will need another adapter ( a quick release adapter) which will lock your diagonal adapter to the tripod head. Something like these: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/181-98722...
- GeoffGLv 78 years ago
20x50 binoculars are difficult to use because of their high magnification and very small exit pupils. Does yours have a thread to take the binocular adapter? Usually this is located under a cap on the hinge between the two halves of the binocular. Try to find out whether this adapter is metal or plastic. There are some plastic adapters which are very flimsy and easily broken.
[Edit] You will need a different kind of adapter to attach a DSLR, something like this:
http://www.telescope.com/Astrophotography/Camera-A...
I've heard that these are flimsy, and don't work very well. You would do better to get something like this, to which you can attach a camera with a T-mount adapter:
