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Erik D
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Reged: 04/28/03
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Loc: Central New Jersey, USA
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Re: Binocular Mounts and Tripods - Favorite Combos
10/21/04 03:21 PM
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Ed,
Kudos for a very thoughtful post. I am sure this should be part of the "Best of" section....
Many forum members know the Bogen 501 fluid head is also my most used bino mount. I like to add a few addtional comments about this model:
1. The Bogen 501 head is rated for a 13.2 lb load but it can handle much lighter optics just as easily. The main reason for this flexibility is Teflon friction adjustment knobs for both altitude and azmiuth. This feature let you increase drag on the fluid head without locking it. I usually don't need to apply any tension at all when using my 3.6 lb 80mm LW. If I switch to my 8.5 lb 25X100 all it needs is a quick turn on the altitude tension knob. You can also use the tension knob to increase friction if your encounter dramatic temperature swings.
The Pan handle of the 501 head can be rotaed in a 360 deg arc and locked in any postion. It can also be pivoted away from the head on a different axis or detached for storage. I don't know any other fluid head in this price range(US$ 135) offering the same features.
2. Another thing I like about the 501 head is that one can slide the dovetail Quick Release plate about 1.5 inches fore or aft. QR plates comes with both 3/8-16 and 1/4-20 mounting screws in a elongated slot, making it easy to achieve perfect balance with 1.5 ft long long binos such as the Oberwerk 22X100 or 25X 100 IF.
I highly recommend ordering extra QR plates (BG 3433PL , $21.95) and a 2nd pan handle(BG 3433HK , $26.95) if you decide to purchase the 501 head. I usually keep the L tripod adapter and QR plate attached to my binos when I dismount them . Makes remounting binos much easier in the dark. An extra long 501 PLONG quick release plate is also available but pricy. ($62.95)
Erik D
Edited by EdZ (10/21/04 09:28 PM)
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