richtea
sage
Reged: 02/01/05
Posts: 241
Loc: UK Yorkshire
|
|
Hi
I am considering buying a Nikon SE Tripod Adaptor (fits E11's as well i believe)
They do seem very expensive for an adaptor so my questions to those with the experience are as follows please
Do they work and hold the bins very securely
Do they fit centre posts on other makes needing this style of adaptor (ie adjustable)
Do they leave bad marks on the binocular centre posts
Thanks in advance
Regards
Rich T
--------------------
Carl Zeiss MC Jenoptem 10 x 50 Nikon SE 10 x 42 Nikon E11 8 x 30/10 x 35 Meade 10 x 50 (40) Pentax Papilo 6.5 x 21 Minolta Activa WPFP 8 x 40 Praktica WA Lanthanum (x 2) 8 x 25 Swift Audubon 804 FMC 8.5 x 44 Fujinon CDPC Roof 7 x 42 Opticron Minerva Porro 9 x 35 Smith Wesson PC MC Roof 8 x 32 Bushnell Discoverer PC3XTR 8 x 42 Swift 10 x 42 Ultralite Hawke WP 10 x 42 porro
|
Rich V.
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/02/05
Posts: 1393
Loc: Carson Valley, Nevada, USA
|
|
The Nikon 7806 is a great adapter; it holds securely but can allow some tilt depending on how tight the knob is turned, if required. Its construction is solid aluminum and it has an I beam cross section; very rigid.
It fits my E and E2 bins perfectly (13mm hinge), as well as my 16x70 Fujinons (14mm hinge). Even though the Fujis have the 1/4"-20 hub in the hinge, I prefer the clamp action of the Nikon adapter over the screw-in varieties. I have heard on this forum that the 7806 also fits the large Zeiss Porros (15x60).
It leaves no marks as the round surfaces contacting the binocular's hinge are plastic.
For open hinge design Porros, I don't think it can be beat!
Rich V
--------------------
Binoculars:
33/50/75/150x100 Saturn III, 16x70 FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite
Scopes:
C9.25, 6" f8 reflector, SV80S
|
BobinKy
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 04/27/07
Posts: 1683
|
|
I suggest you buy two SE adapters while they are still available. One to use, one to lose. And a couple extra pairs each of objective lens covers, rubber eye cups, and rain guard. When they are gone, they are gone. 
--------------------
Bob
38°N
|
richtea
sage
Reged: 02/01/05
Posts: 241
Loc: UK Yorkshire
|
|
Hi Rich and Bob
Excellent thanks guys thats just the info i wanted to find out especially from real useage
Looks like they are pricey pups but maybe the best option and by the sound of things will hold my cherished Carl Zeiss Jenoptem's into the bargain
I wasnt being too precious about the centre post becoming marked but feel reassured the adaptor shouldnt mark them up and is post friendly as all my Nikons are practically mint cosmetically
Regards
RichT
--------------------
Carl Zeiss MC Jenoptem 10 x 50 Nikon SE 10 x 42 Nikon E11 8 x 30/10 x 35 Meade 10 x 50 (40) Pentax Papilo 6.5 x 21 Minolta Activa WPFP 8 x 40 Praktica WA Lanthanum (x 2) 8 x 25 Swift Audubon 804 FMC 8.5 x 44 Fujinon CDPC Roof 7 x 42 Opticron Minerva Porro 9 x 35 Smith Wesson PC MC Roof 8 x 32 Bushnell Discoverer PC3XTR 8 x 42 Swift 10 x 42 Ultralite Hawke WP 10 x 42 porro
|
KennyJ
Reged: 04/27/03
Posts: 12892
Loc: Lancashire UK
|
|
Hi Rich ,
I've had no problems with mine at all .
It holds the binoculars MUCH steadier than any of the L - brackets .
Kenny
--------------------
If everyone is thinking the same thing , no-one is thinking - General George S.Patton
Zeiss 7 x 42 BGAT
Captain's Helmsman 7 x 50
Nikon 10 x 42 Superior E
Swift Audubon Kestrel 10 x 50
Helios 15 x 70 Observation
Strathspey 20 x 90
Televue 76 APO
Zeiss 85 Diascope
Helios 102 f5 refractor
Various eyepieces barlows tripods mounts etc.
Panasonic Lumix DMC - TZ5 digital camera
|
ghgwv
newbie
Reged: 08/01/09
Posts: 4
|
|
Could I ask what mount folks use with this adaptor on the SE 12X50? I worry because the plane of the base of the adapter intersects the barrels when the ipd is narrow. I hope this makes sense. I am thinking about the unimount light with the 5 degrees of freedom.
This is my first post and I have found the information here invaluable. It helped me to decide on the Nikons. I was into astronomy when in high school many years ago but I wanted to get back into it. The binoculars make me feel like I am touring the greatest national park in the universe. Thanks for your help thus far.
Gary
|
Rich V.
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/02/05
Posts: 1393
Loc: Carson Valley, Nevada, USA
|
|
Hi, Gary, welcome! If you run into clearance problems while using a tripod/head or monopod you could extend the height of the Nikon adapter by using an extension like this one on the Garrett site:
center post extension
If you are intending to use a Unimount, just keep the mount inverted with the binocular hanging under it rather than above and you will have no clearance problems. The binoculars will balance perfectly regardless of which way they are mounted.  If you really prefer the binoculars above the Unimount rather than under then the extension will do the job as well.
Rich V
--------------------
Binoculars:
33/50/75/150x100 Saturn III, 16x70 FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite
Scopes:
C9.25, 6" f8 reflector, SV80S
|
richtea
sage
Reged: 02/01/05
Posts: 241
Loc: UK Yorkshire
|
|
Hi Kenny
Thanks for another confirmation this adaptor is the business
I guess if its that solid it may well be worth using on all bins even those with the screw thread mount
Regards
RichT
--------------------
Carl Zeiss MC Jenoptem 10 x 50 Nikon SE 10 x 42 Nikon E11 8 x 30/10 x 35 Meade 10 x 50 (40) Pentax Papilo 6.5 x 21 Minolta Activa WPFP 8 x 40 Praktica WA Lanthanum (x 2) 8 x 25 Swift Audubon 804 FMC 8.5 x 44 Fujinon CDPC Roof 7 x 42 Opticron Minerva Porro 9 x 35 Smith Wesson PC MC Roof 8 x 32 Bushnell Discoverer PC3XTR 8 x 42 Swift 10 x 42 Ultralite Hawke WP 10 x 42 porro
|
KennyJ
Reged: 04/27/03
Posts: 12892
Loc: Lancashire UK
|
|
Hi Rich ,
Keep in mind the adaptor is only useful for binoculars with very narrow hinges that it can clamp around , such as those on the Nikon SE Porro and Zeiss Dialyt classic roofs .
Looking at your signature list , it would probably be no use for more than two or three of those models .
Kenny
--------------------
If everyone is thinking the same thing , no-one is thinking - General George S.Patton
Zeiss 7 x 42 BGAT
Captain's Helmsman 7 x 50
Nikon 10 x 42 Superior E
Swift Audubon Kestrel 10 x 50
Helios 15 x 70 Observation
Strathspey 20 x 90
Televue 76 APO
Zeiss 85 Diascope
Helios 102 f5 refractor
Various eyepieces barlows tripods mounts etc.
Panasonic Lumix DMC - TZ5 digital camera
|
ghgwv
newbie
Reged: 08/01/09
Posts: 4
|
|
Thanks Rich V. That post extension should do it.
Gary
|
EdZ
Professor EdZ
Reged: 02/15/02
Posts: 14729
Loc: Cumberland, R I , USA42N71.4W
|
|
Quote:
Hi, Gary, welcome! If you run into clearance problems while using a tripod/head or monopod you could extend the height of the Nikon adapter by using an extension like this one on the Garrett site:
<a href="//www.garrettoptical.com/Binocular-Center-Post-Extension-p/gbinx.htm" target="_blank"> center post extension </a>
See Scopestuff post extension
http://www.scopestuff.com/ss_binm.htm
Scopestuff first created the post extension several years ago based on feedback from this forum that some center post binoculars would not mount properly. looks like GO is selling the exact same item.
--------------------
Teach a kid something today. The feeling you'll get is one of life's greatest rewards.
member#21
|
Rich V.
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/02/05
Posts: 1393
Loc: Carson Valley, Nevada, USA
|
|
Quote:
If you are intending to use a Unimount, just keep the mount inverted with the binocular hanging under it rather than above and you will have no clearance problems. The binoculars will balance perfectly regardless of which way they are mounted.
Gary, my advice regarding the Unimount was incorrect; I tried hanging my E2s from under the adapter and the adapter's knob gets in the way. 66mm was min IPD with them; no less.
So, the Scopestuff adapter (which is less costly than the Garrett, BTW) is the way to go regardless, in your situation where you need to be near the minimum IPD.
Just trying to keep things accurate!
Rich V
|
richtea
sage
Reged: 02/01/05
Posts: 241
Loc: UK Yorkshire
|
|
Hi Kenny
Good point thanks
Think the SE and E11's should be ok but i'm really hoping the Zeiss Jenoptem will work
The Zeiss centrepost is reasonably narrow
Would love to know if anyone on here has used this adaptor with the old East German 10 x 50 Jenoptem Porro ?
Regards
RichT
--------------------
Carl Zeiss MC Jenoptem 10 x 50 Nikon SE 10 x 42 Nikon E11 8 x 30/10 x 35 Meade 10 x 50 (40) Pentax Papilo 6.5 x 21 Minolta Activa WPFP 8 x 40 Praktica WA Lanthanum (x 2) 8 x 25 Swift Audubon 804 FMC 8.5 x 44 Fujinon CDPC Roof 7 x 42 Opticron Minerva Porro 9 x 35 Smith Wesson PC MC Roof 8 x 32 Bushnell Discoverer PC3XTR 8 x 42 Swift 10 x 42 Ultralite Hawke WP 10 x 42 porro
|
Rich V.
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/02/05
Posts: 1393
Loc: Carson Valley, Nevada, USA
|
|
Rich, as long as the hinge of the Zeiss is less than 14.8 mm max diameter and at least an inch long the adapter should work.
Rich V
|
Previous
Index
Next
Threaded
Edit
Reply
Quote
[Re: 