Indeed this mount is intriguing. I'd like to have seen more telescopes on this mount, particularly a big SCT with a 2.5pound eyepiece in a diagonal. I'd really like to see what that would look like when balanced and pointed towards zenith. Also, a video of a view through the telescope to demonstrate steadiness vs jiggliness.
If I understand correctly the demo, the only way to raise the binocular is to extend the tripod legs. There is not central column extension, is that right?
Hi Rai, there actually is a central column extension in addition to the telescopic legs. There's a crank situated just above where the 3 legs come together that allows you manipulate the neck extension to raise and lower the mount head. The legs are also adjustable for additional height customization.
I see that you've mounted a fairly large binocular with 45-degree eyepieces. I would then assume that this setup wouldn't work very well with a binocular that had straight-through eyepieces except for terrestial viewing or for objects that we're fairly low in the sky for astronomy.
Hi Dennis. It really depends on your preference, the mount would work fine for any type of viewing. The legs are telescopic so you could extend them to raise the binocular, which would make it more comfortable for viewing the sky with a straight-through binocular. Using a chair can also help. There are lots of options and it really comes down to preference.
We have the Giant Binoculars BT-82 and the U-Mount. We can't get the dovetail mount to stay on the binoculars without coming loose. We have tried tightening it by hand and also with a screwdriver. We used one screw in the central hole. If we try using two screws on the end hole, the screws do not go in far enough, and therefore using one end hole and the central hole doesn't work either because the mount is loose at the end. The mount starts off tight on the binoculars, but after a few minutes of use on the tripod, trying to touch only the U-mount and not the binoculars, the binoculars start coming loose from the dovetail mount. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there something we should be doing differently?
Hi Emily, this doesn't sound like common problem we've encountered before. It might be best to get in touch with our support department and see if they have a fix. You can give us a call at (800) 447-1001, chat on our website, or send an email to support@telescope.com
Indeed this mount is intriguing. I'd like to have seen more telescopes on this mount, particularly a big SCT with a 2.5pound eyepiece in a diagonal. I'd really like to see what that would look like when balanced and pointed towards zenith. Also, a video of a view through the telescope to demonstrate steadiness vs jiggliness.
Great job Ken!!
If I understand correctly the demo, the only way to raise the binocular is to extend the tripod legs. There is not central column extension, is that right?
Hi Rai, there actually is a central column extension in addition to the telescopic legs. There's a crank situated just above where the 3 legs come together that allows you manipulate the neck extension to raise and lower the mount head. The legs are also adjustable for additional height customization.
Good to know. That is a very important feature. It should have been mentioned in the video. thanks.
I see that you've mounted a fairly large binocular with 45-degree eyepieces. I would then assume that this setup wouldn't work very well with a binocular that had straight-through eyepieces except for terrestial viewing or for objects that we're fairly low in the sky for astronomy.
Hi Dennis. It really depends on your preference, the mount would work fine for any type of viewing. The legs are telescopic so you could extend them to raise the binocular, which would make it more comfortable for viewing the sky with a straight-through binocular. Using a chair can also help. There are lots of options and it really comes down to preference.
@@oriontelescopes Thank you for addressing my concern. Have a great day!
We have the Giant Binoculars BT-82 and the U-Mount. We can't get the dovetail mount to stay on the binoculars without coming loose. We have tried tightening it by hand and also with a screwdriver. We used one screw in the central hole. If we try using two screws on the end hole, the screws do not go in far enough, and therefore using one end hole and the central hole doesn't work either because the mount is loose at the end. The mount starts off tight on the binoculars, but after a few minutes of use on the tripod, trying to touch only the U-mount and not the binoculars, the binoculars start coming loose from the dovetail mount. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there something we should be doing differently?
*If we try using two screws on the end holes, ...
Hi Emily, this doesn't sound like common problem we've encountered before. It might be best to get in touch with our support department and see if they have a fix. You can give us a call at (800) 447-1001, chat on our website, or send an email to support@telescope.com
Orion Telescopes & Binoculars We have contacted support more than once. They have not been able to resolve the problem.
Sorry to hear it! We stand by our products and would like to get this resolved, if you'd like to get in touch again.
Wow, I need this.
This looks like my *almost* ideal rig. Except that I get the impression this set up isn't conducive to sitting in a chair.
Looks good but 500$ doesn't