Tripod adapter for Leica HD-R LRF Binos?

[Wyzrd]

Just recently got a set of 10x42 Leica LRF binos, and I’ll be using them mostly for hunting/glassing, and at the range. I want to take full advantage and am looking for the most stable option to attach to my tripod with a Feisol head (arca compatible I believe). So far, this is the only thing I’ve found. Anyone know if these are worth a damn, or if there are better options?... Thanks!

 

[lennyo3034]

That's what I use and works perfectly. Very expensive for what it is (piece of plastic and rubber), but it works.

 

[Wyzrd]

That's what I use and works perfectly. Very expensive for what it is (piece of plastic and rubber), but it works.

I appreciate it. So, does this just attach directly to the arca adaptor? Or does it thread directly into the tripod?

 

[lennyo3034]

Attaches to an arca plate like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-Arca-Swiss-Release-Premier-Cleaning/dp/B008OCNXDW

I believe its possible to thread directly into tripod, but that's not how I run it.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

For about half the $$$ you can use the Nikon Binoc-U Mount Tripod Adapter #820

 

[Wyzrd]

Attaches to an arca plate like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-Arca-Swiss-Release-Premier-Cleaning/dp/B008OCNXDW

I believe its possible to thread directly into tripod, but that's not how I run it.

Cool, thanks for that link??

 

[lennyo3034]

For about half the $$$ you can use the Nikon Binoc-U Mount Tripod Adapter #820

!!! You were the one that recommended the Leica adapter to me!

But really, even though it was expensive, it works.

 

[Wyzrd]

Wanted to bump this up to see if there are other options out there before I pull the trigger on the Leica Stabilite adaptor. So...anything else?

 

[nfoley]

Here is what I use - $48 and free shipping. Works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Bog-Pod-7355...548476&sr=8-3&keywords=bog+pod+binocular+rest

 

[Sheldon N]

I was looking at this one as a possibility, no experience with it though...

https://outdoorsmans.com/products/outdoorsmans-ring-adapter-42mm

 

[nfoley]

I have used that one Sheldon linked. It is excellent. Better than the more generic ones like I linked on Amazon. Much more stable.
Only downside is the price, about twice the cost. If money is not an issue I would get the outdoorsmans tripod adaptor.

 

[simpy16]

I have the Leica LRF and use the Leica bino holder on my RRS tripod. I think I bought a Feisol Arca rail section and attached it on the bottom. I have not had any issues and the binos are SOLID in there. I usually attach my binos at matches and just walk with them on my tripod from stage to stage. never fallen out or loosened up. I like that I can easily undo the bungee and the binos are free, stick them in my bino harness for when I go hunting.

It is spendy but I figure I just spend almost $3k on a set of binos, $100 for a proper carriage is not that bad.