Nikon Binoc-U-Mount Universal Tripod Adapter
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Manufacturer: NikonModel: 820
Product features:
- Attach any binocular to a standard tripod
- Velcro straps hold binocular in place
- Perfect for binoculars that don't have a 1/4"-20 threaded tripod socket
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Nikon Binoc-U-Mount Universal Tripod Adapter
Customer Review: my two cents
Summary: 4 Stars
Reference for this item are my Zeiss Dailyt 10x40B T* and Barska 7x42, both are roof prism binoculars armored water resistant/proof. Tripod is a Slik U212 Universal. Product was compared to similar binocular tripod adaptors by Leica and Zeiss via Amazon and the web, no actual physical/hands-on comparison because of the lack of local retail.
Pros: Quality construction of top grain cow hide body with treaded metal female 1/4" post. Weaved nylon straps (2) with Velcro. Velcro is also on body. Compact when laid flat. Binocular type/size range is good from roof prism 40/42 mm objective lens to perhaps porro 50 mm objective lens. Life expectancy appears good to excellent. Made in the USA.
Cons: Rather cumbersome and slow dismount of binocular from adaptor. As mentioned in another posting Velcro positioning could benefit modification, I chose to add more Velcro on the body. Lower binocular size limit appears to be roof prisms with objective lenses of 40/42 mm, using a smaller roof prism binocular may be problematic.
Comparison with Leica Stabilite and Zeiss adaptors/adapters. Leica appears to be the least universal of the three adaptors by using a plastic base plate with two grooves/channels, one for each barrel of the binocular. One groove appears to be rather specific for a 40/42 mm roof prism binocular barrel while the other groove is wider for compensation of ocular spacing of the barrels. This adaptor may not work with a porro. Zeiss is perhaps the most universal of the three adaptors having a curved base. It also raises and offsets the binocular from the tripod. Dismounting of binocular from adaptor from both adaptors appears to be superior to that of the Nikon. Both appear to use straps of rubber/plastic with questionable long term life.
Conclusion: Modified adaptor by lengthening Velcro strips on body of adaptor by adding self adhesive Velcro strips of about 2.5" to each of the two Velcro strips on body of adaptor. Adaptor will still work without this modification with my binoculars of 40/42 mm objective lens but strap will hang loose, aesthetic. The additional Velcro helps improve the hold on the binoculars.
Dedicating a Slik quick release post to the Nikon adaptor will enable quick dismount of the binocular and adaptor as an assembly. The addition of a ball head to the tripod can increase height of the binocular/adaptor assembly by a few inches.
Overall I find this product to be good and better if your willing to tinker a bit.
Description of Nikon Binoc-U-Mount Universal Tripod Adapter
Adapts any binocular to a standard tripod.Binoculars
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