PJ Anway
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Hi group,
I recently purchased a pair of Zeiss 15X60 Nobilem binoculars. They don't have the standard center threads for attaching a tripod adapter. I understand that Zeiss made an adapter that clamped to the center hing-pin, but it is not made anymore. Can anyone give me a suggestion on how to mount them?
Thanks for your help.
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EdZ
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PJ
would the Nikon Binocular adapter work?
I'll dig up a link.
edz
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikbintripad.html
The top knob unscrews and the binocular center shaft rests in a U shaped notch. The top knob also has an up-side-down U and when screwed on it is very secure. I use mine for my Nikon SEs and for some other branded older 7x50s.
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hallelujah
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Here is a Bogen/Manfrotto accessory:
Binocular Clamp
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Mark9473
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Another option, though perhaps somewhat of a long shot, is to find out if the tripod adapter of the current line of Nobilem binoculars manufactured by Docter Optics would fit. I honestly have no idea whether there are any remaining design similarities though.
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PJ Anway
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Thanks for your help guys. Looks like the Bogen/Manfrotto would work. Not sure if the Nikon or Docter would. Here is a pic, so you can see what might work.
No first light yet, we have received about 24" of snow since they arrived on Monday. 
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EdZ
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The Nikon adapter won't work with that.
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Rick
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Nikon has "soft" and "hard" adapters for their roof prism bins that might work,
http://www.ave.nikon.co.jp/bi_j/products/accessory.htm#03
Sorry I don't have an English link.
cheers,
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mmagrunmo
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37170-REG/Nikon_820_Binoc_u_Mount_Universal_Type_Binocular.html
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PJ Anway
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Thanks for all the great suggestions! I'll let you know what I end up with.
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www.BearBasin.com has tripod adapters for Zeiss, go to their site and see what they can come up with.
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