muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 1, 2013 I own 10x56 victory fl Zeiss binos. The tripod adapter is 200 bucks. I've had them a few years and have got by just resting them on the tripod top plate. Recently I took a spring clamp and a vortex tripod adapter, drilled and tapped the adapter and used a screw to hold it to the clamp. The clamp goes around the right barrel and holds it snug. My questions are.... Is it to snug? How much pressure can the barrel take, and has anyone came up with something better? I'm about ready to try to trade for some vortex 15x56. Great glass but I hate to blow the 200 bucks for a Velcro strap system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhunter Report post Posted October 1, 2013 In my family we have 2 ppl with Zeus conquest and ended up making our own straps! Take a strip of 1x4 and cut it to the width of the binos, go to Home Depot and buy heavy duty Velcro strap, bout 3 inch in width, nail it to the base of the wood strip, drill a hole to the size of the tripod bit, then we put a small towel in the middle so the binos sit comfortably without creeping at the sides, after all that wrap it up in outdoors duct tape, works very well and has lasted my family members 4 years thus far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 1, 2013 You saying the wood/Velcro setup is part of the adapter and you just strap the binos around both barrels in the center(forward of the adjustment knob?) and it's stable and secure? Wish I knew how to post pics of my homemade setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ8 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 On a whim, I bought a bushnell universal tripod adapter for $20 just because I like to try new gadgets! Surprised how well it worked! Basically like the Zeiss adapter, but $180 cheaper. I think that would work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 1, 2013 That looks very similar to the Zeiss set up. I'll look into it, thanks bud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Here's an option....buy the Velcro adapter that I sell. This is what I use on my zeiss classic 10x40 and 15x zeiss conquests http://store.coueswhitetail.com/velcro-binocular-adapter/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Buy swaros!!??!!?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 1, 2013 />Here's an option....buy the Velcro adapter that I sell. This is what I use on my zeiss classic 10x40 and 15x zeiss conquests http://store.coueswhitetail.com/velcro-binocular-adapter/ I didn't see that one last time I was browsing the online store, must of missed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 1, 2013 I'd love to buy Swarovski!! If I had the money. The Zeiss were a Christmas present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
