The Backyard Astronomers Guide 4^th Edition

The Backyard Astronomers Guide is a radical update to the most user-friendly astronomy book ever published, the 4^th edition of Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer’s groundbreaking astronomy reference thoroughly revises this much-loved classic for the next generation of stargazers.

Featuring an inviting, dynamic redesign, the latest edition of The Backyard Astronomers Guide is illustrated throughout with all new photographs and star charts. Expanded by an impressive 48 pages, it offers 5 brand new chapters. Including three with binoculars, a telescope and Moon by veteran astronomy writer Ken Hewitt-White. Fresh content ion naked eye sights, coming celestial events for the 2020’s, WiFi-enabled telescope, and advances in binoculars, telescopes, and other astronomical gear ensures that The Backyard Astronomers Guide will continue to be an invaluable tool for all levels of stargazers for years to come.

A must-have guide for enthusiasts looking to improve their astronomical viewing experiences, this edition;

• Sets the standard for accessible and reliable information on amateur astronomy
• Answers hundreds of questions that newcomers and experienced stargazers ask about equipment and techniques
• Contains all new sections on the Milky Way, Aurorae, Go to telescopes, and astrophotography, with new image-processing tutorials
• Updates all equipment and software recommendations
• Includes test reports on dozens of binoculars and telescopes
• Features a Foreward by astrophysicist Dr. Sara Seager, MIT professor and a pioneer in the study of exoplanets

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About the Smart Microscope-M1 Version

【Liberate your eyes and protect your eyesight】Connect your device wirelessly,Photos taken or recorded by HD lenses are displayed very clearly on your device's screen.,Observing for a long time will not make your eyes feel tired.

【Infinitely variable zoom】Pay Attention to Details 400X imaging.The microscope has its own light source,which is more convenient to use High definition optical lens,professional imag-ing system.Refuse complex operation,turn the knob to adjust the multiple,easy to perate and focus quickly.

【Small and portable】It is only 100 grams.Lightweight and compact, with a cylindrical body design, it can stay upright on flat ground at any time. With a portable bracelet, it is easy to carry around. This is a great option for taking kids outdoors to explore, as a teaching tool, or for anyone interested in learning about skin, hair, plants, insects, jewelry, and coins.

【Easy to observe and record】The microscope can be connected to a mobile phone, tablet via a Wifi one-click connection and can take photos, videos, measurements and records. Easy to operate, easy to observe.

【Great Compatibility】This handheld digital microscope is compatible with most devices. Mobile phones: Android6.0+, IOS9.0+. computers: Windows vista7/8/10/11, MAC OS x11.0, widely used in various fields.

Complete range of accessories included

Included in the box

3 Segment of objective lens-20X|100X|200X objective lens

Rotate left and right to switch the objective lens.
The eyepiece camera itself magnifies 6 times.

Large 9" screen 1080P colour screen Multi-touch operation

The large 9 inch screen allows for best high-resolution viewing of your specimen.

The touch screen also allows you to edit and measure all specimens to achieve the best possible results.

Included in the box

Specs

As part of our most advanced range of photo tripods, the Mach3 TMA28C combines classic design with advanced materials. High performance twist locks and magnesium castings make this 9X carbon fibre tripod ideal for indoor or outdoor photo shoots.

• Maximum Height (with Column Extended) : 155.5cm
• Maximum Height (with Column Retracted) : 135cm
• Minimum Height : 31cm
• Folded Length : 53cm
• Weight : 1.54kg
• Payload : 14kg
• Leg Material : Carbon Fibre
• Leg Lock Type : Twist

As part of our most advanced range of photo tripods, the Mach3 TMA28C combines classic design with advanced materials. High performance twist locks and magnesium castings make this 9X carbon fibre tripod ideal for indoor or outdoor photo shoots.

• Maximum Height (with Column Extended) : 155.5cm
• Maximum Height (with Column Retracted) : 135cm
• Minimum Height : 31cm
• Folded Length : 53cm
• Weight : 1.54kg
• Payload : 14kg
• Leg Material : Carbon Fibre
• Leg Lock Type : Twist

• Weight : 0.29kg
• Maximum Load : 8kg
• Head Height : 9cm
• Tilt Range : -45°/90°
• Drag Control: Yes
• Separate Panning Lock : Yes
• Quick Release Plate : PU50
• Bubble Level: Yes

Benro Bracket for Binoculars

Made of lightweight and strong aluminium and treated with a scratch-resistant anodized finish, the Benro Arca-Swiss Style Binocular Bracket enables you to easily mount your binoculars outfitted with a 1/4"-20 threaded socket onto a photo/video/field tripod for hands-free use. Mounting your binoculars, especially high-powered sets or those with large objective lenses, onto a tripod or monopod helps to steady the view, reduce vibrations and eliminate arm fatigue.

The base of the adapter is designed to fit directly onto Arca-Swiss-style photo/video quick release heads, which eliminates the need for additional QR plates. If you aren't planning on using a head, or your head is not an Arca-Swiss-style, the base also has both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 female threads that make it compatible with just about any quick release plate, head, photo/video/field tripod, monopod, or window mount available today.

The vertical upright on the adapter is triangular with a taper toward the top which helps it fit between the binoculars' optical tubes and giving you access to the minimum interpupillary adjustment even on larger-objective models. The wider base provides the strength and stability you need for heavier field binoculars. The upright also has two female 1/4"-20 threaded holes that you can use to keep the binoculars' mount hole cover safe or if objective caps are tethered to the mount cover you can still use them by installing them into one of the adapter's holes.

This remarkable tripod from BENRO is perfect for when you need a quality, lightweight tripod that also offers superb stability.

The TCBC15FS20PRO Carbon Fibre tripod kit features the new FS20PROC Hybrid head that can be used as a 3-way ball head or as a 2-way video head. In addition the FS20PROC has a dual panorama function so it can be panned both at the base or at the quick release platform. The head is Arca-plate compatible, has a pan handle that can be mounted for right or left hand use, its angle can be adjusted with the incorporated hex key and then the handle base expansion function allows you to create multiple alternative support options.

General

The Benro GH2FL Gimbal Head is a collapsible mount designed for spotting scopes, perfect for users who need a portable and space-saving solution. It is ideal for fast-moving wildlife observation and birdwatching.. Its unique folding design allows for easy storage and transport, while the hollow construction reduces weight without compromising durability.

With a load capacity of 10 kg, the GH2FL can support large, heavy spotting scopes. The gimbal head provides smooth and stable movement, enabling you to track fast-moving objects both vertically and horizontally with ease, ensuring sharp, clear views.

The head consists of three components: the base, corner bracket, and quick-release platform, all of which can be used together or separately.

• Low Profile Base: This allows you to mount larger spotting scopes, with a vertical clamp for Arca-Swiss compatible plates. The base has 360-degree rotating mechanisms on both the horizontal and vertical axes for smooth, fluid movement. Separate knobs control pan and tilt adjustments, with a short throw for quick locking of your selected position. The vertical digital scale ensures precise and repeatable height adjustments, while the digital scale on the pan dial allows for accurate angle control. A built-in bubble level helps align the horizon for optimal viewing.

• Corner Bracket: The vertical bracket features an Arca-Swiss plate for secure mounting, while the horizontal section has clamps for additional Arca-Swiss compatible plates on both sides.

• Quick-Release Platform: The PL100N quick-release platform, compatible with the Arca-Swiss system, allows for quick, secure mounting of your scope. The platform’s elongated shape provides additional balancing options depending on the lens used. A double-locking safety feature ensures your scope stays securely in place, and boundary boards on the platform prevent any accidental shifts.

Transportation Options:

1. Fold the head directly onto the tripod for compact storage, taking up minimal space.
2. Remove the head from the tripod, fold it, and store it in the included bag. The bag features a rigid frame and internal dividers, with a handle and a removable shoulder strap with padding for easy carrying. A metal carabiner is also included for additional convenience.

The Benro GH2FL Gimbal Head is the ideal tool for observing wildlife, tracking birds, or capturing dynamic moments during sports events with precision and stability.

The versatile and reliable Benro Gimbal Head GH2N is engineered for dynamic spotting scope use, particularly for observing fast-moving subjects such as wildlife and birds. 

Weighing just 1.2 kg, the gimbal head’s hollow structure, reinforced with stiffening ribs, supports an impressive load capacity of 25 kg. With the GH2N, you can achieve extreme angles and perfect balance, allowing your spotting scope to move freely in ways other mounts cannot, making it ideal for tracking the movement of fast-moving objects both vertically and horizontally.

The low center of gravity ensures a stable head position at any tilt. Hydraulic cartridges on both the pan and tilt axes provide smooth and precise movement in all directions. The vertical digital scale allows for accurate, repeatable adjustments to the scope's height, while the panoramic scale helps in precise horizontal positioning and repeated accuracy.

The metal swivel and tilt locks are durable and easy to use, featuring a short stroke for quick locking of your selected position. The Benro PL100N compact, quick-release platform, compatible with the Arca-Swiss system, makes attaching and detaching the scope quick and secure. Markings on the base of the release plate ensure you can precisely return the scope to the same position.

The design of the quick-release plate and its base is optimized to reduce weight without sacrificing strength. A built-in bubble level ensures perfect horizon alignment. The head is supplied with a carrying case for convenient storage and transport.

As part of our most advanced range of photo tripods, the Benro (Series 2) Aluminium Mach3 Tripod TMA28A, combines classic design with advanced materials. High-performance twist locks and magnesium castings make this aluminium tripod ideal for indoor or outdoor photo shoots.

A premium carbon fibre tripod and mount system for demanding imaging and observation sessions

The Benro Mammoth TMTH44CWH15 is a 4 section, carbon fibre tripod kit and is perfect for heavy loads, has unmatched versatility and uncompromising performance.

Ideal for bird watching, this kit is designed for speed and won’t weigh you down when in use.

This tripod kit features an innovative two-way head with an 8-stop counterbalance, setting a new standard. The fluid head supports an impressive 15kgs and features a 75mm flat based leveling ball, as well as tilt and pan drag adjustments so you can operate the head smoothly and precisely.

With the head’s dual-panoramic function, you can capture panoramic photography on uneven terrain.

The handle is ergonomically designed and interchangeable. It improves your pans and tilts while staying out of your way. It can be extended and locked quickly and easily. And by unscrewing the handle and attaching a phone clip - it converts into a selfie stick.

The arca swiss plate with quick release clamp lock knob allows you to swap out your spotting scope quickly and easily, and use it as a photo or video head.

Three modes can be achieved:

1. Flat supporting mode
2. Bowl install mode
3. Quick adjustable leveling centre column

The new design will make assembly easier and more precise. The tripod will also be more stable and consolidated which highly increases the lifetime of the tripod. 

• The centre column height can be adjusted quickly
• The leveling centre column platform angle is ±20°
• Weight hook is under the centre column
• Three 3/8” screw holes are designed to attach different equipment to create your special photo workbench
• The total height of the centre column is 490mm. Lifting range is 0-365mm

Specifications

• Maximum Height : 173.5cm
• Minimum Height : 27.5cm
• Folded Length : 70.5cm
• Weight : 3.65kg
• Payload : 15kg
• Converts to Monopod : No
• Centre Column : No
• Leg Lock Type : Twist Lock
• Leg Sections : 4
• Independent Leg Spread : Yes
• QR Plate:  PL80N

Find out more from the Benro video:

The Benro PL100 Quick Release Plate is a component that attaches to your camera's tripod screw mount for its easy placement on and off your tripod's head.

Tripod heads enable smooth panning and tilting camera movement while mounted on the tripod.

It has a 1/4"-20 thread and is compatible with Arca-Swiss type quick release clamps.

Click here for the Benro Polaris Camera Compatibility List.

A new generation of computer controlled, multi-purpose astrophotography and tracking mount lets you focus on your art.

Rapid changes in technology will see astronomy and astrophotography radically change in the next few years. Here's another glimpse into the future that BINTEL is proud to present.

(**Please note DSLR Cameras and tripods shown in these images are not included and are optional extras**)

The Benro Polaris is the World’s First Electric Tripod Head with Camera Interface Controller, Remote DSLR Preview & Configuration through WiFi/Mobile phone network.

Astrophotographers will appreciate that with the Benro Polaris, polar alignment hassles are a thing of the past. Low power consumption combined with a high capacity 11.1V 2500mAh Lithium-Ion battery means you can shoot all night.

Not just a star tracker mount

High precision brushless motors are a first for star trackers and offer micro control not just for tracking the night sky but combined with built-in DSLR control means breathtaking timelapses for landscapes, sunrises and sunsets and even satellite tracking. It's an artistic tool for both night and day photography.

Remote control

Spending time managing a mount during a long night, especially during the cooler months, can be a trial. Concentrate on your astrophotography creation and let the mount take care of itself by controlling your Polaris via Wifi or Bluetooth.

You can even send your camera and mount away to remote, dark sky location. It simply needs to be charged and levelled and you've then got total control for alignment, tracking and imaging over the normal mobile phone network from anywhere in the world.

Shooting Modes

An extensive range of shooting modes extends the abilities of Polaris while giving you full creative control. On offer are are astro photos, Sunrises or Sunsets, programmed path and times-lapses or even stack multiple photos for full depth of field.

Rugged, tough and waterproof

The Benro Polaris is waterproof and dustproof with an IPX6 rating. Polaris is made with aluminum alloy that endures severe working environments. It's the toughest, most rugged star tracker mount we've ever seen!

Heavy duty carrying capacity

At 7kg carrying capacity, the Polaris has the highest carrying capacity of any star tracker mount. Any current DSLR camera and most lens are ideal. It would also be a great match for a small refractor and a DSLR.

The mount itself is lightweight at only 1.5kg.

Ongoing software updates

The Benro Polaris is already receiving regular software updates. The mount's remote connectivity, advanced hardware including precise, high torque motors are the foundation for ongoing refinements and feature additions.

Matching Tripod

Almost any high-quality photographic tripod can be used to carry the Polaris mount. We suggest this Benro carbon fibre tripod. It's lightweight with a carrying capacity to match the Polaris.

More details here

Benro Polaris Specifications

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The Aero2 PRO video travel tripods are the most compact and lightweight that we offer. Best suited for small camera rigs, the newly designed S2PRO video head can support up to 2.25kg. The reverse folding tripod legs allow the tripod to be compact for travel and the flat base S2PRO video head is removable. The centre column includes a levelling adapter so that the head can be levelled independently without having to adjust the tripod legs. In addition to being a tripod, one of the legs can be unthreaded and joined with the centre column to become a fully functioning video monopod.

The S2PRO is a removable flat base fluid effect video head with both pan (left to right) and tilt (up & down) controls for smooth and precise camera movements. The S2PRO video head is equipped with a sliding quick release plate and safety stop, which enables perfect camera balance and speedy set up and removal of your camera. The unique levelling column provides fast and accurate levelling, a necessity to keep your horizons straight and level during horizontal pans. The integrated bubble level assures perfect alignment.

Supplied with a padded carry case for the ultimate in travel convenience.

• Also a Monopod – The detachable leg and centre column combine to create a full size video monopod.
• 60mm Video Head – The S2PRO is a 60mm flat base (will pair with 75mm half ball) video head with fixed tilt drag, pan drag, tilt lock and pan lock.
• Two Accessory Mounts – Two 1/4”-20 mounts for attaching accessories.
• 2.25kg weight capacity – Supports cameras both large and small.
• Flat Base Versatility – Can be used on other flat surfaces with its 3/8”-16 mounting thread such as sliders, jibs and half ball adapters.

Specifications

• Product Height : 53.5cm
• Product Weight : 2.13kg
• Leg Material : Aluminium
• Spider Material : Magnesium
• Leg Sections : 4
• Leg Lock Type : Flip Lock
• Maximum Payload Capacity : 2.25kg
• Maximum Height : 165cm
• Converts to Monopod : Yes
• Base Mount Thread : 3/8"-16
• Forward Tilt Range : 0°-70°
• Back Tilt Range : 0°-90°
• Drag Control : Fixed
• Pan Lock (Video) : Yes
• Tilt Lock (Video) : Yes
• Pan Drag (Video - Fixed, Stepped or Continuous) : Fixed
• Tilt Drag (Video - Fixed, Stepped or Continuous) : Fixed
• Counterbalance (Video - # of Steps or Fixed) : Fixed
• Panning Range : 0-360°
• Separate Panning Lock : Yes
• Quick Release Plate : QR2PRO
• Quick Release Camera Thread Size : 0.25
• Quick Release Plate Lock : Yes
• Quick Plate Safety Mechanism : Yes
• Bubble Level : Yes

Benro S2PRO Video Head

The new and improved S2PRO is based on the S2. Providing stability in operation and counterbalance it also comes with a new look.

Made for small cameras and smartphones alike, the S2PRO is a versatile flat base video head. The S2PRO video head supports up to 2.5kg. Equipped with a 60mm flat base with a 3/8"-16 thread, the S2PRO is a versatile creative tool allowing you to mount the head separately on sliders, jibs, or monopods. Other features include: pan & tilt lock, fixed pan & tilt drag, bubble level and two 1/4"-20 accessory mounts for attaching monitor arms or audio recorders directly to the head. This allows you to attach accessories without needing a cage or rig to do so. Tilt range for the S2PRO is +90°/-70°. The forward 90 degree tilt helps with table top setups. The S2PRO also features an improved CNC machined aluminium sliding camera plate.

• 60mm Video Head – The S2PRO is a 60mm flat base (will pair with 75mm half ball) video head with fixed tilt drag, pan drag, tilt lock and pan lock.
• Two Accessory Mounts – Two 1/4"-20 mounts for attaching accessories.
• 2.5kg weight capacity – Supports cameras both large and small.
• Flat Base Versatility – Can be used on other flat surfaces with its 3/8"-16 mounting thread such as sliders, jibs and half ball adapters.
• CNC machined camera plate – The S2PRO includes a CNC machined aluminium sliding camera plate.

The Benro S4PRO Video Head is a compact fluid video head ideal for mirrorless and DSLR camera setups weighing up to 4kg.

Featuring a 60mm flat base with a 3/8"-16 threaded hole, it can be used with matching 60mm flat base tripods and tripods with flat base adapters. At the same time, thanks to the flat base, it can be mounted on sliders, jibs, monopods, and other support gear. It can efficiently be moved between such gear.

The Benro S4PRO Video Head is natively set at 1 step of counterbalance. At the push of a button on the side of the head, an additional step is added to total 2 steps. Next to that button is a release switch that takes you back to 1 step. There is no zero setting. The head features fixed pan and tilt drag and has independent pan and tilt locks. The tilt range is +90/-75°, and the pan range is a full 360°.

Some parts of the head are made of magnesium and other parts of aluminium. Virtually the entire head, including its knobs, is made of robust yet lightweight metal. A pan bar is included that can be attached to a rosette adapter on the left or right side of the head, for left- or right-handed users. A camera plate is included that can be adjusted forward/backward to let you find the optimal balance for your camera. A safety lock on the plate ensures that once mounted, the plate won't slip out if you move it in either direction too much. Two camera screws are supplied—1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16—that can be stored underneath the camera plate on the head itself, in dedicated slots. For attaching accessories, there's a 1/4"-20 threaded hole on each side of the head to which you can secure articulating arms.

High capacity tripod head - ideal for larger spotting scopes

Specifications:

• Product Width : 19.5cm
• Product Height : 15.5cm
• Product Weight : 1.62kg
• Drag Control : Fixed
• Pan Lock (Video) : Fixed
• Tilt Lock (Video) : Fixed
• Panning Range : 0-360°
• Separate Panning Lock : Yes
• Quick Release Plate : QR6PRO
• Bubble Level : Yes

The Benro Slim Aluminium Video Tripod Kit has plenty of advanced features, such as half turn twist leg locks, sliding Quick Release plate, 3 leg positions & bubble levels. It comes with an S2CSH Pan & Tilt video head & maximum payload of 2.5kg.

• Super slim profile shoulder design, making the video kit more compact when folded.
• With a 2.5kg max weight capacity this kit is not only ideal for photographers shooting stills or video, but is also the perfect lightweight and compact birdwatching tripod.
• ‘Half-turn’ twist leg locks make for fast and secure height adjustment, with rubber feet for extra grip on the ground.
• 3 leg positions – ideal for levelling on uneven ground.
• Staying level is made easy with bubble levels on both the tripod shoulder and the head.
• Supplied with a new compact version of the Benro S2 Pan & Tilt video head – featuring smooth damping for both pan and tilt movements, plus a sliding quick release plate for balancing kit.
• Carry case included.
• Maximum Load: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
• ​Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)

The Benro BV3H Video Head is a lightweight and versatile head suitable for cameras up to 6kg. It features fluid pan and tilt movement along with a fixed counterbalance setting. The head is supplied with a quick release plate that adapts to hold a smartphone and the top platform will also flip 90° so both portrait and landscape camera positioning can be achieved.

• Versatile design
• ¼” camera screw, multi-functional quick release plate design with phone holder
• Quick 90° vertical shooting function
• Pan and tilt fluid drag design
• Non-linear counterbalance design (more efficient than ordinary worm coil spring)
• Handle angle is adjustable

Dimensions: 

• Weight : 2.14kg
• Payload : 6kg
• Height : 170cm Max.
• Folded Length : 69.5cm

The small yet mighty Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fibre Zero Series Tripod from Benro is a compact, lightweight travel tripod with a high load capacity and remarkable stability. The centre column-free design makes it nimble and lightweight for travel and reduces the potential for shake common to high centre column positioning. This is especially significant when shooting video content. The legs offer independent spread and three locking positions and incorporate automatic leg angle adjustment for fast and sure setup. The aluminium leg spider features a 1/4"-20 accessory mounts for extension arms, monitors, lights, and more. The rubber feet feature three distinct contact surface providing a grip whether the legs are vertical, on an angle, or nearly horizontal when positioned.

Auto-Hold Leg Trigger
Change leg angles effortlessly with the push of a button, then press the pre-locking button when the desired angle is reached.

Lightweight Aluminium Leg Spider Design
The streamlined milled-aluminium leg spider allows the legs to be reversed for folding or inverted shooting. It includes three 1/4"-20 threaded accessory sockets, allowing lights, microphones, monitors, accessory arms, and more to be attached. 1/4" and 3/8" self-adaptive tripod head installation screw thread, compatible with most tripod heads, ball heads, fluid heads, and gimbals.

Ergonomic Twist-Locks
Highly grippable twist lock collars make opening and closing legs fast and sure.

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• ¼” and 3/8” self adaptive installation screw thread compatible with most cameras and devices.
• Updated Leg positioning locking system
• Three ¼” threads to attach accessories to the main casting
• Braided Carbon Fibre composite tubing for increased weight capacity
• Ergonomic leg locks for greater locking strength
• Three step self adaptive feet provides improved stability
• Maximum Height : 40cm
• Minimum Height : 15cm
• Folded Length : 30cm
• Weight : 0.58kg
• Payload : 10kg
• Leg Lock Type : Twist Locks
• Leg Sections : 3
• Independent Leg Spread : Yes

The Tortoise Carbon Fibre 3 Series Tripod System with S4Pro Video Head from Benro is a portable travel-friendly system that supports up to 4kg loads and has a working height range of 235 to 1640mm. The head features a flat base, which makes it well suited to sliders and jibs, while the legs have a leveling ball to flat base head fitting, allowing you to mount the S4Pro to the legs and take advantage of the quick leveling capabilities of a ball base. The carbon fibre legs utilize twist locks leg locks for fast and secure setup. The head fitting on the legs incorporate a 1/4"-20 accessory mounting port, allowing you to attach a variety of accessories. The carbon fibre legs feature independent movement with three locking angles and a push-button locking system. The rubber feet feature three distinct contact surface providing a grip whether the legs are vertical, on an angle, or nearly horizontal when positioned. You can remove the rubber feet and replace them with the included spiked feet if you wish.

The S4Pro head has two steps of counterbalance and features fixed pan and tilt drag and has independent pan and tilt locks. The tilt range is +90/-65°, while the pan range is a full 360°. The included camera plate can be adjusted forward/backward to let you find the optimal balance for your camera. An integrated safety catch helps ensure that the plate doesn't accidentally slide free and introduce your camera to the effects of gravity. Two camera screws are supplied—1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16—that can be stored underneath the camera plate on the head itself, in dedicated slots. For attaching accessories, there's a 1/4"-20 threaded hole on each side of the head to which you can secure articulating arms.

S4Pro Fluid Head

• 18kg Payload
• Flat base with 3/8"-16 female
• 2 steps of counterbalance
• Fixed pan and tilt drag
• Independent pan and tilt locks
• +90/-65° tilt range
• 360° pan range
• Made of magnesium and aluminium
• Rosette adapters on the left and right side for attaching the included pan bar
• Sliding camera plate with safety lock
• 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera screws included and can be stored on the top of the head or underneath the camera plate
• Two 1/4"-20 threaded holes for accessories

Carbon Fibre Tripod Legs

The legs include a flat base to ball head adapter fitting, allowing you to mount a flat base fluid head onto the legs and enjoy the quick leveling benefits of a ball base.
The wide leg spread range of the tripod allows you to use it to get as low as 8.86" off the ground, and as high as 62.4" above the ground, while maintaining a stable shooting platform.

The legs feature an "Auto-Hold Leg Adjustment System" that allows you to press and release the leg lock, move that leg to position, and then press a button to release the lock on that leg to secure the leg angle.

Rubber twist locks allow you to loosen and extend or collapse each leg independently of the other legs. The rubber grips provide a good grip and are gentle on your hands.
The attached rubber feet feature three distinct angles to contact the mounting surface. This allows the feet to provide a wide contact surface for increased grip and stability when compared to standard conical shaped feet, when the legs are set to acute angles.
The rubber feet can be removed and replaced with the included spiked feet.

Benro Tortoise 35C, Carbon Fibre, 5 Section, Photo Tripod

The small yet mighty Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fibre Three Series Tripod from Benro is a compact, lightweight travel tripod with a high load capacity and remarkable stability. The centre column-free design makes it nimble and lightweight for travel and reduces the potential for shake common to high centre column positioning. This is especially significant when shooting video content. The legs offer independent spread and three locking positions and incorporate automatic leg angle adjustment for fast and sure setup. The aluminium leg spider features a 1/4"-20 accessory mounts for extension arms, monitors, lights, and more. The rubber feet feature three distinct contact surface providing a grip whether the legs are vertical, on an angle or nearly horizontal when positioned.

Auto-Hold Leg Trigger
Change leg angles effortlessly with the push of a button, then press the pre-locking button when the desired angle is reached.

Lightweight Aluminium Leg Spider Design
The streamlined milled-aluminium leg spider allows the legs to be reversed for folding or inverted shooting. It includes three 1/4"-20 threaded accessory sockets, allowing lights, microphones, monitors, accessory arms, and more to be attached. 1/4" and 3/8" self-adaptive tripod head installation screw thread, compatible with most tripod heads, ball heads, fluid heads, and gimbals.

Ergonomic Twist-Locks
Highly grippable twist lock collars make opening and closing legs fast and sure.

The Bintel 13 Bar is a universal Wide Style Dovetail bar, Designed with all refractors and reflectors in mind. Please look at the dimensions below to see if this dovetail is suitable for your telescope.

No Hardware is included with this dovetail

The Bintel 2 inch Barrel has a standard SCT male thread (2”x 24tpi), is made of Aluminium, the inside is painted matt black and is threaded (M48 x 0.75) so it can take most brands of 2 inch filters.

If you have a Bintel 2inch SCT Mirror Diagonal and want to use in a refractor, then you simply unscrew SCT fitting and screw the 2” Barrel in its place. It can also be used as a replacement Barrel on Bintel /GSO 2”eyepieces.

SKU: FF060

Bintel 2 Inch to 1.25 Inch Adapter with T-Thread

Bintel 2 Inch-1.25 Inch adapter allows any 1.25" eyepieces and accessories to be used in 2" focusers, diagonals and barlows.

The Bintel 2 Inch-1.25 Inch eyepiece adapter includes a brass compression ring that holds the eyepiece and prevents marking of the eyepiece barrel by the metal set-screw.

It is precision machined from aircraft grade aluminium and anodized black. Threaded at rear to take M48 Filters

SKU: FF047