![]() ![]() Users adopting this set-up say there’s minimal need for upping the friction and the scope balances well enough without slippage. In this way, you mount the scope on the head plate that’s placed to the side (works with a 3-axis tilt pan head). One fix for mounting a telescope on a camera tripod is to use it sidesaddle. Solutions for mounting a telescope on a camera tripod You’ll need a counterweight solution if using a standard camera tripod with head. Tracking is another problem, difficult because you’ll need to increase the friction to counter the backward slipping of the scope. You want a sturdy platform so you don’t have the ‘wobbles’ upsetting your view. You’ll have problems of poor stability and interference with magnification affecting clear views. ![]() With the scope mounted on top of the head as you would a camera, when you try to look upwards, the scope will fall back with increasing momentum. In other words, a telescope looks upwards to sky objects. ![]() The use of this set up can be awkward when pointing at the zenith. The problems with using a camera tripod with a telescope It has 2 axes so that you can move your instrument up and down and from side to side, which is a simple alt-azimuth found in telescope mounts for sky observations. The video head is easy to use, conveniently has a longer handle, and provides smoother movement. You’ll find more information about these different tripod heads, here. The ball head type now come with quick release plate. Three other types of common tripod heads for photography are the photo head, ball head (pistol head is a variation), and gimbal head. With this you adjust the device on one axis at a time. The traditional head is a 3-way, pan and tilt. The tripod head serves to securely attach your instrument so that the device can be moved, while on the tripod, to frame the view you wish to capture without vibration. The movement and positioning of the telescope for astronomical use may place a lot of strain on the camera tripod.Īs well, if you are going to use a telescope to observe planets, normally you’d want one with a mount compatible with tracking overhead sky objects. ![]() All of the descriptions are my assessments and may differ from your opinions.Most camera tripods on the consumer market aren’t built to support a good-sized telescope. For more pics please send me your email address. If you have any questions or require more pics, please feel free to ask, I will reply, although please be patient as I still have to work to earn a living. If you bid and win more than one item please do not send payment until I send an invoice with the recalculated postage costs. I am happy to combine items to reduce the postage costs wherever possible. I will repay the cost of the item but not the postage. I will accept returns within 7 days of you contacting me. If any item is not as you expected please email me before leaving feedback so that we can resolve any difficulties. I know nothing about telescopes but believe it to be in full working order and everything to be present In good condition Any questions please ask Thank you for looking Please note – I describe my items honestly and as fully as possible. TASCO #302048 TELESCOPE WITH TRIPOD 60mm Objective Diameter 700mm Focal Length 402x Max Magnification H12.5mm and SR4mm eyepieces 2.3x Barlow 5x24mm Finderscope Diagonal Assembly instructions How to Use Guide Map of Outer Space Map of the Moon I bought this as a present for my daughter, she has barely used it. ![]()
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