Nikon Binoc-U-Mount Universal Tripod Adapter

Rating:
Summary: Not exactly universal!
Review: I purchased this "universal" tripod adapter for a Brunton binocular that I've owned for many years. I needed something to take the load off my arms as I watch great blue herons for long periods of time...they're nesting at a nature preserve.
Unfortunately, I discovered that the loop portion of the velcro which was supposed to secure my favorite binos to the mount would not work because the binos only measure 5" across (to fit my face) and the sticky loop part was positioned out on the outer ends of the straps! So I actually removed the velcro loop parts on both straps, repositioned them closer to the mount part of the adapter, and resewed it on a sewing machine using a heavy duty needle. This keeps my binos very secure. Apparently wider binoculars would not experience this problem. Works great now!

Rating:
Summary: Not exactly universal!
Review: I purchased this "universal" tripod adapter for a Brunton binocular that I've owned for many years. I needed something to take the load off my arms as I watch great blue herons for long periods of time...they're nesting at a nature preserve.
Unfortunately, I discovered that the loop portion of the velcro which was supposed to secure my favorite binos to the mount would not work because the binos only measure 5" across (to fit my face) and the sticky loop part was positioned out on the outer ends of the straps! So I actually removed the velcro loop parts on both straps, repositioned them closer to the mount part of the adapter, and resewed it on a sewing machine using a heavy duty needle. This keeps my binos very secure. Apparently wider binoculars would not experience this problem. Works great now!

Rating:
Summary: Be careful!
Review: When I spotted this as an accessory to the Bushnell Binoculars I bought the picture is misleading so you think that the mount and the tripod come together as a package. That is not the case. Now I have to order a tripod. They could have done a better job at letting you know that for $50 you only get the mount and not the tripod (which by the way goes for $15-$23 - thats what led me to believe the mount and the tripod came together). Bad job Amazon.