Stockport Binocular & Telescope Centre. Tripods Hide clamps and other supports

Tripods Hide clamps and other supports

Olivon Podtreck
The new Olivon PODTRECK is a backpack designed to hold a tripod ( with telescope attached ) and a load of accessories. The Podtreck allows you to quickly set up the tripod and scope for observation leaving the pack still attached to the tripod.
Price: £50.00

Cullmann Quicksetter Quick Release System
The Cullmann Quicksetter is the perfect way to upgrade your tripod if it has a standard fixed 0.25 inch screw thread and you are forever screwing and unscrewing your camera or spotting scope to it. Screw the Cullmann Quicksetter onto your tripod and it now has a quick release system. Spare quick release plates can then be attached to each piece of equipment and interchanging becomes quick and easy.

Price: £18.00

Cullmann 0081 Spare Quick Release Plate
Spare quick release plate with a 1/4 inch thread. Suitable for most Cullmann tripods using the DIN system. Also suitable for the Cullmann Quicksetter.

Price: £8.99

Olivon TRBH-14 Heavy duty ball head with quick action grip
Convenient One handed operation.
Positive and easy allignment
of scopes and binoculars.
Bubble levels incorporated.
Squeeze lever to release and
release to lock solidly.
Colour: Black/Grey
Height: 21.5cm
( 40mm ball )
Max load weight: 6kg
Material: Aluminium Alloy
Quick release plate included

Price: £69.99

Add spare quick release plate £19.99

EVOLUTIONTM 9569AC 3-Way Medium-Duty Tripod
A good quality tripod offering an economically priced platform for Spotting Scopes up to 100mm in Diameter and traditional-style observations binoculars of up to 80mm Diameter. Also recommended for Camcorders and Compact Digital Cameras.

Maximum Height (fully extended): 150cm
Minimum Height (retracted): 53cm
Quick-Adjust Vertical Tension
Geared 32cm Centre Column with Lock & Brace
360° Panning, -90° to +60° Vertical Adjustment
Tilting Photographic Head allows Portrait Photography
3-Section Aluminium Legs with Clip-type Leg-Locks
Bubble-Level for Accurate Levelling
Rubber Feet
Innovative Loop Pan Handle Doubles as Carrying Handle
Weight 1.6kg

Price: £49.99

Velbon CX mini tabletop tripod
3 way pan head with quick release
3 section extending legs
Rubber feet
Maximum height 64cm !!<
Price: £19.99

Velbon CX 640 tripod
3 way pan tilt head with quick release platform
Geared elevator
spirit level
radial braces
3 section extending legs
Rubber feet
Maximum height 162cm
Price: £69.95

Velbon DF-60 Tripod
A lightweight photo tripod featuring 3-way head (PH-159Q), geared elevator, radial braces and rubber tipped feet.
All black finish.
Ideal for photo or for spotting scopes

click for specifications
Price: £68.00

HORIZONTM 8115 2-Way Heavy-Duty Tripod
This robustly constructed model combines excellent stability, with precise control, and is ideal for a wide variety of imaging equipment. Comfortably manages all Spotting Scopes and Observation Binoculars of up to 100mm Diameter. Can be used effectively indoors, or in the field. Recommended for Serious Nature Observing, Astronomical Observing and Video applications.

Maximum Height (fully extended): 180cm
Minimum Height (retracted): 78cm
Quick-Adjust Vertical Tension
Geared 31cm Centre Column with Lock & Brace
360° Panning, -90° to +60° Vertical Adjustment
3-Section Heavy-Duty Tubular Aluminium Legs
Bubble-Level for Accurate Levelling
Heavy-Duty Twist-Type Leg-Locks with Rubber Grips
Self-Levelling Rubber Feet with Screw-out Metal Spikes
Weight 3.58kg

Price: £89.99

Add spare quick release plate £6.00

OPTICRON BIRDWATCHERS' TRIPOD 42804
Lightweight & rigid aluminium tripod designed for use with fieldscopes, photo & video equipment.
Model comes complete with sliding removable centre column for simple conversion to a hide mount using 42611 clamp.

Other features include:

Extended 3 section tubular legs giving a usable height without raising centre column of 1410mm (55”)1 for panning stability at high magnifications
42700 3-way panhead with 360º panning and +90º to -60º tilt plus 90º side tilt for use with telescopes not fitted with rotating tripod sleeves. Panhead also features QR plate side locking screw for extra rigidity
Integral quick release plate (1/4” thread) with locating pin
300mm centre column
Clip-type leg locks and rubber feet
Height extended 1710mm (67”)1, retracted 650mm (26”)1
Weight 2340g

Price: £109.00

Add 42611 BC-2 Clamp £32.00

Add spare quick release plate 42708 £6.00

Cullmann Magnesit 525M Tripod with Monopod column & 3-way Head
The Magnesit 525M features the same 3-way head as the Magnesit 522 and also includes a monopod as a centre column making this tripod extremely versatile. Should you wish to use the legs for close up or macro work, the adjustable angles of the legs combine well with the supplied Macro column which easily replaces the monopod as the centre column.
Weight (g) - 2400
Maximum height (cm) - 169
Minimum height (cm) - 18
Length of folded tripod (cm) - 66
Maximum load (kg) - 6
Top Leg Section Width (mm) - 25

Price: £149.99

Olivon TR154/11 Tripod and 2 way head
A Professional tripod of exceptional build quality.
Low level capability, click leg lock, quick release
plate with TRH-11 head.
Quick and easy height adjustment

Maximum Extended height: 154cm
( plus height of head = 165cm with TRH-11 )
Folded length: 65cm
Weight: 2.9kg
Tripod Max loaded weight: 12kg
Head Max loaded weight: 10kg
Hanger Max loaded weight: 5kg
Leg section: 3
Leg Diameter: 28mm
Leg Material: Aluminium Alloy
Colour: Black

Price: £139.00

Olivon Heavy duty G clamp
Add this G clamp to Your Olivon TR154/11 Tripod
and it enables the centre column and head
to be used as a hide clamp
Price: £34.99

Add Spare Quick release plate £12.99

Ball and socket head
A compact but sturdy ball and socket head
Standard 1/4 whit thread
Cork base to protect equipment
and give a solid grip.

Price: £16.99

Wire pod
Small and handy bendy tripod suitable for tabletop mounting a digital camera
Height 12.7cm
Price: £3.99

Visionary Ultra Compact Fold Flat Tripod
An Ultra Compact fold flat table top tripod suitable for compact cameras
and a very handy item to have on your travels
Legs pull out to extend height
Legnth folded approx 110mm
Legnth extended approx 140mm
Price: £3.49

Tripod strap Neoprene
Wide neoprene with loop fasteners.
Price: £19.99

Tripod strap
Wide nylon with loop fasteners
Price: £7.95

Visionary VM-5 Monopod
Great for treks where a tripod is a burden on
your shoulders.
This neat fold away monopod will pack away
neatly in its case to just 61cm high
and is lightweight
It has a foot steady and a quick release plate.
Max extended height 178cm
Price: £24.99

Opticron car window mount
• 2 way one lever operated panhead
• Integral 1/4 inch thread
• Maximum panning height: 80mm
• Protective rubber jaw pads
• Optional quick release plate & shoe
• Dim (mm): 205x60x85
• Weight: 555g
• 5 year guarantee
Price: £38.00

Vanguard PH-208 Window Clamp
All the advantages of a fully specified tripod, but used from within a parked vehicle! Just attach the PH-208 to the car window and enjoy the use of the 3 way panhead with quick release shoe from the safety of your vehicle, which becomes your mobile hide.

Price: £44.99

Opticron BC2 hide clamp
Lightweight & rigid Bench Clamp support specially designed for use with fieldscopes, photo & video equipment.

Features include:

• Model 42200 3-way one lever operated panhead with 90 degree side tilt for use with telescopes not fitted with rotating tripod sleeves
• 360 degree panning
• +90 degree to -60 degree tilt
• Integral 1/4 inch thread
• Optional quick release plate & shoe
• 300mm sliding centre column adjustment
• Maximum jaw width: 45mm
• Maximum height extended: 420mm (16 1/2 inch)
• Maximum height extended with 42606: 440mm (17 3/4 inches)
• Minimum height retracted: 120mm (4 3/4 inches)
• Weight: 695g
• 5 year guarantee
Price: £69.00

42611 BC-2 Clamp Only
Fits directly onto an Opticron tripod centre column to convert to a hide clamp.
Supplied complete with ø21/22mm, 23/24mm and ø25/26mm reducer sleeves. Weight 267g.
Price: £29.00

Opticron Universal mount II Hide mount.
Lightweight Bench Clamp

• 2 way one lever operated panhead
• Integral 1/4 inch thread
• Maximum panning height: 445mm
• Maximum jaw width: 45mm
• Optional Quick release plate & shoe
• Dim (mm): 450x60x95
• Weight:845g
• 5 year guarantee
Price: £49.00

MICRO-ADJUSTABLE TABLE/WINDOW SILL MOUNT
A useful device for use with spotting scopes (and binoculars, with an additional L-Type adaptor code 308 or 309). Designed to clamp to a Table, Window Sill or any other even horizontal surface with a thickness up to 36mm. Incorporates a standard 1/4-20 Tripod Bush. Features Micro-elevation and azimuth adjustments. Gloss black anodised finish.

Price: £59.99

Vanguard VS-91 Shelf clamp
The Vanguard VS-91 Hide Clamp makes an ideal camera platform in places where it would be difficult or impossible to use a tripod. The 'G' clamp at the base of the unit will enable it to be securely fixed to such items as planks, posts, branches and car windows. Fitted with ball & socket at both ends, the column is extendable for maximum flexibility. The VS-91 is suitable for macro photography when used with a compact camera or light SLR. Can be used as a Hide clamp for lightweight spotting scopes.

Price: £38.99

Cullmann Hide Clamp
Cullmann Hide Clamp Kit
Sliding colmn
Supplied complete with the 2710 video head
Load capacity 2.5 kg
Weight 1315 g

Price: £79.99

Cullmann Magic Clamp Only
Sliding colmn
Load capacity 2.5 kg
Weight 1005 g

Price: £65.99

Chest/shoulder pod
Steady your spotting/fieldscope with this handy chest pod.
extends to suit most scopes
Complete with strap
Price: £29.99

Olivon two-in-one HANDGRIP and TABLE TRIPOD
Well made handgrip for use with Telescopes and monoculars.

Also unfolds as a table tripod

Price: £19.99

245 0335 Witty One Super-DX Tangent Assembly
Baader Super-Deluxe Tangent Assembly. Designed to mount on a camera tripod and give you fine control for tracking with spotting scopes or binoculars.
Price: £66.00

TRIPODS AND SUPPORTS