Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Binoculars Previous   Index   Next   Flat   hallelujah Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/14/06 Posts: 1660 Loc: Colorado Rocky Mt. High Re: Tripod Adapter Problem       07/11/08 11:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   More than likely you have purchased a plastic tripod adapter and therein lies the problem. You need a solid metal tripod adapter to overcome the shakes and instability. This one is "the best" out of four that I own: http://www.garrettoptical.com/Binocular-Tripod-L-Adapter-p/gladapt.htm You should return the other for a full refund. -------------------- Pentax 12x50mm PCF WP II FMC/WP/FP Pentax 16x60mm PCF WP FMC/WP/FP Pentax 20x60mm PCF WP II FMC/WP/FP Orion 12x63mm Mini Giant FMC/JAPAN Orion 15x70mm Little Giant II FMC/JAPAN Orion 16x80mm Giant FMC/JAPAN Orion 20x70mm Little Giant II FMC/JAPAN Orion 30x80mm MEGAView FMC/JAPAN Barska 30x80mm X-Trail LW FC Burgess Optical Series II 20x90mm FMC/WP/FP Handel's Messiah**Hallelujah! For the LORD God Omnipotent Reigneth Edited by hallelujah (07/11/08 11:16 PM) Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on Tripod Adapter Problem Kim 07/11/08 11:05 PM Re: Tripod Adapter Problem hallelujah   07/11/08 11:15 PM Re: Tripod Adapter Problem Kim   07/12/08 01:04 AM Re: Tripod Adapter Problem Rich V.   07/12/08 01:12 AM Re: Tripod Adapter Problem Kim   07/12/08 01:42 AM Re: Tripod Adapter Problem Kim   07/12/08 01:57 AM Re: Tripod Adapter Problem Rich V.   07/12/08 02:17 AM Re: Tripod Adapter Problem Martin O   07/12/08 01:31 PM Re: Tripod Adapter Problem Kim   07/12/08 06:52 PM Re: Tripod Adapter Problem Kim   07/12/08 10:17 AM Re: Tripod Adapter Problem Rich V.   07/12/08 01:54 AM Extra information 7 registered and 15 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  EdZ  Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Rating: Thread views: 360 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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