Welcome to The Binocular and Telescope Shop
Main menu
-
Telescopes
- Telescopes
-
Types of Telescopes
-
Celestron Telescope
-
Smart Telescopes
-
Saxon Telescopes
-
Skywatcher Telescopes
-
TeleVue Telescopes
-
Planewave Telescopes
-
Vixen Telescopes
-
TEC Telescopes
-
BORG Telescopes
-
Founder Optics
-
Solar Astronomy
-
Binoculars
- Binoculars
-
Types of Binoculars
-
Vortex Binoculars
-
Nikon Binoculars
-
Swarovski Binoculars
-
Leica Binoculars
-
ZEISS Binoculars
-
Fujinon Binoculars
-
Gerber Binoculars
-
Vixen Binoculars
-
Pentax Binoculars
-
Olympus Binoculars
-
Kite Optics
-
Kowa Binoculars
-
GPO Binoculars
-
Zerotech Binoculars
-
Binocular Accessories
-
Spotting Scopes
- Spotting Scopes
-
ZEISS Spotting Scopes
-
Swarovski Spotting Scopes
-
Leica Spotting Scopes
-
Nikon Spotting Scopes
-
Vortex Spotting Scopes
-
Kowa Spotting Scopes
-
Pentax Spotting Scopes
-
Celestron Spotting Scopes
-
Spotting Scope Accessories
-
Microscopes
- Microscopes
-
Beaver Labs Microscopes
-
Celestron Microscopes
-
Digital Microscopes
-
Microscopes for Children
-
Biological Microscopes
-
Mounts & Tripods
- Mounts & Tripods
-
ZWO Mounts
-
Celestron EQ Mounts
-
iOptron Mounts
-
Vixen Mounts
-
Paramount EQ Mount
-
Saxon Mounts
-
PlaneWave Mounts
-
Skywatcher EQ Mounts
-
Losmandy EQ Mounts
-
Camera Tripods
-
Astro Star Tracker Mounts
-
Mount Accessories
-
Imaging
- Imaging
-
ZWO Cameras
-
QHY Cameras
-
Starlight Xpress
-
FLI Cameras
-
Atik Cameras
-
Pegasus Astro
-
Camera Lenses
-
SBIG Cameras
-
Focusing
-
Imaging Accessories
-
Filters (Imaging)
-
Autoguiding
-
Accessories
- Accessories
-
Eyepieces, Diagonals and Barlows
-
Adapters & Extensions
-
Books & Sky Guides
-
Bags, Cases & Covers
-
Cleaning and Maintanence
-
Collimation
-
Dew Control
-
Dovetail Bars & Plates
-
Filters (Visual)
-
Finderscopes
-
Tube Rings
-
Tele Vue Eyepieces
-
Bintel Eyepieces
-
Celestron Eyepieces
-
Vixen Eyepieces
-
Barlows & Powermates
-
Saxon Eyepieces
-
Eyepiece Kits
-
Diagonals
-
Tools
Your cart
Choose your Location
-
Bintel Glebe
Usually ready for pickup in 24 hours
Bintel 84 Wentworth park road, Glebe, 2073, NSW
Phone:(02) 9518 7255
Hours:
Monday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday9:30 am–4 pm
SundayClosed
Tripod Heads
11 products
11 products
Sort by:
- Featured
- Most relevant
- Best selling
- Alphabetically, A-Z
- Alphabetically, Z-A
- Price, low to high
- Price, high to low
- Date, old to new
- Date, new to old
$1,999.00
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.
Benro Polaris Specifications
|
Dimensions |
|
| Weight | 1.5kg |
| Carrying Capacity | 7kg |
| Pitch Mechanical range | 80°;-80 |
| Pan Mechanical Range | Unlimited |
| Max rotation speed | 7°/s |
| Angle Accuracy | 0.0025° |
| Torsion | 70kg f*cm |
|
Data Interface |
|
| Camera Control Interface | Type-C |
| Multifunctional Expansion Interface | Mini HDMI |
| Camera Control Interface | Type-C |
| Shutter Interface | 2.5mm |
| Camera Interface | 2.5mm |
|
Network Support |
|
| SIM Card | Nano SIM |
| 4G | FDD, TDD, WCDMA |
| SIM Card | Nano SIM |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 Ghz |
|
Battery Info |
|
| Capacity | 11.1V 2500mAh |
| Type | Lithium-Ion |
| Charging Time | 2.5 Hours (9V, 2A) |
| Capacity | 11.1V 2500mAh |
| Support Charging Voltage | 5V, 9V |
| Charging Protocols | PD 3.0/Type-C V1.4 |
| Charging Port | Type-C |
|
Hardware |
|
| TF/SD Card | Micro SD (Max. Capacity 1TB) |
| Materials | Aluminium, Stainless Steel, PC, POM |
| Tripod Socket | 3/8'' Screw-in (1/4'' screw-in adapter included), quick release plate |
| Camera Installation Method | 3/8'' Screw-in (1/4" screw-in adapter included), quick release plate |
|
Shooting Modes/p> |
|
| Photo | Standard photo mode, tethered shooting allowing camera control from the Benro Polaris App./td> |
| HDR | High Dynamic Range mode - takes multiple different exposures and stacks together to create one image to create more detail. |
| Video | Takes the images and then will stitch together in app to create beautiful panoramic images. |
| Panoramic | Takes the images and then will stitch together in app to create beautiful panoramic images. |
| Timelapse | Timelapse allows you to set the number of photos taken, over a select period with a set interval between them. |
| Pathlapse | Pathlapse allows you to set the number of photos taken, over a select period with a set interval between them. While also setting up a starting point and an end point for the head to move to while capturing the timelapse |
| Focus Stack | Takes multiple photos using different focus points for the same photo and stacks them together to create a photo with everything in focus. |
| Sun | The Polaris will track the Sunset or Sunrise and allows you to setup and capture them in a timelapse as it tracks/follows the sun. |
| Astro | Tracks and follows stars, constellations, it has timelapse/interval shooting mode as well as Astro panoramic mode. |
| Free Program | Allows you to custom set points for the Polaris to move to while shooting a timelapse. |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99dcmPVyZuo
$249.00
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.
$239.00
The cleverly adaptable fluid camera head. Getting perfect results quickly is hassle free thanks to the Manfrotto 128RC Micro Fluid Video Head. This smart camera head is specially designed for cameras weighing up to 4kg, and it has plenty of design friendly features to make every shoot a doddle.
Professional fluidity on both the pan and tilt axes make your movements super smooth and sure. A quick release camera plate comes as part of the package, so you can set up in moments and get your camera connected fast.
This video head is made to look good and last. The painted black aluminium body is designed to withstand even heavy use, and it’s versatile too. The flat base enables you to connect a variety of tripods, so you can mix and match as needed depending on the job in hand.
Specifications Manfrotto 128RC Head Micro Video
Weight -1 kg
Top Attachment - 1/4″ screw
Ball Flat - Flat
Safety Payload Weight - 4 kg
Base Diameter - 60 mm
Center Of Gravity - 55 mm
Colour - Black
Easy Link - No
Front Tilt - -60° / +90°
Head Type - Video/Fluid Head
Material - Aluminium
Maximum Working Temperature - 60 °C
Minimum Working Temperature - -20 °C
Pan Bar Included - Yes
Pan Drag - fluid cartridge with fixed drag
Panoramic Rotation - 360 °
Plate Type - quick release - with 1/4″ screw
Quick Release - Yes
Tilt Drag - fluid cartridge with fixed drag
Working Height - 11.5 cm
$751.00
ON FIRM FOOTING
Enhance your viewing experience with tripods and tripod heads from SWAROVSKI OPTIK. Select the right model for when you’re on the move or in particularly difficult conditions or terrains. They are all made of top-quality carbon and offer outstanding stability. And their impressive comfort means that you can enjoy hours observing, filming, or digiscoping the beauty of nature.
CTH compact tripod head
The CTH compact tripod head has been specially developed for fast viewing and digiscoping. Thanks to the Arca-Swiss-compatible quick-release mechanism, SWAROVSKI OPTIK spotting scopes can be mounted quickly and accurately – for a secure and comfortable viewing experience. The counter-balance system also prevents the equipment from tipping backward or forward even if it is not locked, while the integrated fluid bearing ensures smooth, even movements.
Technical Data
Height (in / mm) | 3.5 / 9
Approx. weight (oz / g) | 20 / 570
High capacity tripod head - ideal for larger spotting scopes
- 3/8"-16 threaded hole
- Supports up to 6kg loads and offers 5+0 steps of counterbalance and continuous pan and tilt drag
- Tilt range is a wide +90/-75°, and the pan range is a full 360°
- Two camera screws are supplied, 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16
1/4"-20 threaded hole on each side of the head to which you can secure articulating arms
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 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:
- Fold the head directly onto the tripod for compact storage, taking up minimal space.
- 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.
$799.00
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.
$195.00
At a glance
- Fluid Video Head
- 4kg (8.8 lb) Load Capacity
- Arca-Compatible Quick Release Plate
- Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Thread
- 3/8"-16 to 1/4"-20 Bushing Adapter
- 360° Pan, Pan Handle
- Spring-Loaded Tilt Counterbalance
Arca Compatible Platform
SVH-520 has "viselike" clamping style Arca-type quick release platform that accommodates with any Arca style quick release plate, L-bracket or backpack "clip" design plate.
Reversible video boss plate
Most of video camera have a1/4" set screw, as well as a video boss hole to prevent a camera side sliding. The reversible Video Boss Plate can be easily removed and flipped over when attaching a scopes or photographic cameras that does not have a hole.
Curved Pan Handle
In order to delicately panning and tilting the video head, it is important that the pan bar is easy to grip. A slightly curved pan bar allows the videographer to place the grip in the most comfortable position.
Specifications
|
Type of Bubble Level: |
Single bubble level |
|
Camera mounting screw: |
U1/4 (with reversible video boss plate) |
|
Tripod mounting screw: |
U1/4 (with U3/8 screw adapter) |
|
Base diameter: |
50mm |
|
Size of camera platform: |
38 x 60mm |
|
Height: |
100mm |
|
Weight: |
565g |
|
Load capacity: |
4 kgs |
|
Quick Release: |
Q.R.S. 6502 |
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.
$399.00
Description
The Manfrotto 500 Fluid Video Head with flat base is lightweight, and built with a wider platform for HDSLR bodies and a sliding plate which travels to balance your camera. It ensures smooth shots and fine control with up to 5kg of equipment.
The head has professional fluid cartridges on both pan and tilt axes to ensure that every camera movement is smooth, controlled and precise. It's the most compact head in Manfrotto's successful Bridging Technology™ range.
It comes with a side lock system, allowing the camera and sliding plate to click quickly into the head from above, instead of needing to be aligned and slid in from the back. The side lock system also makes it quicker and simpler to lift the camera out of the head from above.
The head has a pre-set counterbalance of 2.4kg, but is able to support equipment of up to 5kg. It has one Easy Link 3/8'' connector to allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted.
The flat base mount with a standard 3/8'' thread makes the head versatile for different support combinations (tripod, slider, jib or crane).
$219.00
| Head Type | Pan & Tilt Head |
| Base Mount | 3/8"-16 Female |
| Camera Mounting Screw | 1/4"-20 Male |
| Quick Release Plate Type | Arca-Type |
| Number of Bubble Levels | 1 |
| Friction Control | No |
| Independent Pan Lock | Yes |
| Independent Tilt Lock | Yes |
| Ball Sphere Diameter | 20 mm |
| Lateral Tilt | 90° |
| Vertical Tilt | 90° |
| Panning Range | 360° |
General
| Load Capacity | 4.5 kg |
| Diameter | 35.00 mm |
| Weight | 0.31 kg |
| SKU | FS20PROC |
| Barcode # | 6931747321919 |
| Brand | Benro |
Explore Related Collections
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
- Opens in a new window.