Name: Vanguard BA-185 Binocular Tripod Adapter
Brand: Vanguard
SKU: VGBA185
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)

Vanguard BA-185

Vanguard BA-185 Binocular Tripod Adapter

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Vanguard BA-185 

Shop the Vanguard BA-185 Binocular Tripod Adapter for secure binocular mounting. Compatible with 1/4-20 thread tripods. Order yours today!

What sets the Vanguard BA-185 Binocular Tripod Adapter apart is its ability to provide a stable, hands-free viewing experience for all binocular enthusiasts. This high-quality adapter is specifically designed to work seamlessly with any roof prism binocular equipped with a standard 1/4-20 thread tripod socket. Crafted from durable metal, the BA-185 is a robust upgrade from standard plastic adapters. Its compact size, being half as tall as many stock adapters, ensures it doesn't interfere with your viewing experience. This feature is particularly beneficial for users of heavier binoculars like the SkyMaster 15x70, as it reduces the twisting often experienced with taller adapters.One of the key features of the BA-185 Binocular Tripod Adapter is its thin bridge design. This thoughtful design element allows for the minimum interpupillary distance adjustment on most binocular models, ensuring a comfortable and personalized viewing experience.Whether you're bird watching, stargazing, or exploring the great outdoors, the Vanguard BA-185 Binocular Tripod Adapter is an essential accessory that enhances stability and reduces hand fatigue for prolonged use. Please note, while the adapter significantly improves stability, some shaking may still occur if used with a lightweight tripod. However, this is generally manageable and does not significantly impact the viewing experience. In summary, the Vanguard BA-185 Binocular Tripod Adapter is a reliable, high-quality accessory that enhances your binocular usage, providing a more stable and comfortable viewing experience.

This review will not show up verified because I purchased it from another online retailer who owns their own delivery vans. They banned me from reviewing for no reason at all so now I now review here!

Note that despite the bottom of this adapter looking like it supports Arca Swiss tripod heads, it does not. You will need your own Arca Swiss tripod plate to it (I use the orange one from 3 Legged Thing as pictured). I am using this tripod mount with my Bushnell Engage X 10x42 Binoculars, and frequently use it out in the wild (I am a nature photographer). 

The binoculars I'm using it with are roof prism binoculars with less clearance between the barrels, and due to how fat the adapter is, I find it a bit hard attaching my binoculars to the adapter. I usually have to be very careful and "thread" the adapter between the 2 barrels, which is somewhat annoying (hence subtracting 1 star), however this adapter is heavy duty and once you "thread" it in between your binoculars, it will hold it relatively steady. My binoculars do twist a tiny bit on the pivot, but I think that is expected for every binocular. This adapter keeps my binocular more steady on the tripod for viewing than other adapters I have tried. Overall it is a really nice adapter.

The adapter is a little fat for roof prism, but heavy duty!

The adapter works great. I purchased it to replace the stock adapter that came with the SkyMaster 15x70 binoculars. The original plastic adapter is too tall and twists when used with the heavy SkyMaster. The BA-185 is half as tall and made of metal. It makes the binoculars much more stable. There is still some shaking but it is due to the light weight tripod and it is manageable.

Very satisfied

The adapter works great. I purchased it to replace the stock adapter that came with the SkyMaster 15x70 binoculars. The original plastic adapter is too tall and twists when used with the heavy SkyMaster. The BA-185 is half as tall and made of metal. It makes the binoculars much more stable. There is still some shaking but it is due to light weight tripod and it is manageable.

Vanguard BA-185 Binocular Tripod Adapter

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