Here's one way to do it...
https://app.box.com/s/ocih5z0bdaqnhxysng635r7kr7wjrudq
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On 11/17/2015 5:03 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
Interesting! Thanks for the pic.
I wouldn't think it would be too hard to cobble something functional
together that would duplicate the functionality. It's basically just
1/4"-20 threads on one end and a t-nut same thread at the other, held
together with some kind of structure and/or epoxy like JBWeld. Just
need the motivation, more than anything.
On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 4:46 PM, P.J. Alling <webstertwenty...@gmail.com> wrote:
On 11/17/2015 4:52 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
I can see how their style would have made them a good futuristic looking
prop.
I believe that they normally say that 10x is the most one should
attempt to handhold (without it becoming annoying trying to keep it
steady). I was pleased (and surprised) to see that these have a tripod
socket on the underside. They are a great size to have in the car
console or glove box, also.
Good luck finding the adapter, because without it you'll have to rig
something to fit.. I don't think they make it anymore. It was one of the
first things I bought for mine, and compared to the binocs it was a bargain.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PDML/tripodadapter.html
The original price tag says I paid $9.00, I don't remember if it was from
B&H or Adorama, and looking at it while it's quite well made, it's still
essentially extruded plastic with a couple of metal fittings. So maybe it
wasn't such a bargain.
On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 12:57 PM, P.J. Alling
<webstertwenty...@gmail.com> wrote:
I bought a pair of the 16x24 back when they were expensive. In a relate
note, StarGate SG1 used a prop made out of the a PENTAX binocular Shell,
which was used a few episodes. They do look pretty cool as well as
being
very good binoculars. The only issue is holding 16x24 steady.
On 11/17/2015 1:43 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
http://goo.gl/Teq6NE
A while back I found a neat set of Pentax UCF Mini 8x21 binoculars
(Made in Japan) and they are really nice. Incredibly lightweight, yet
good image quality (though with small objectives, not made for low
light). I liked them so well that when I tripped across a (New in the
box) set of Pentax 8x24 UCF WR binoculars (7.5 degree field of view) I
decided to upgrade and gift my original pair to my sister, the birder.
>From what I've read, the latest "Made in China" Pentax binoculars are
not regarded as well as the earlier Made in Japan stuff. That makes
this one of those rare times that you can get something for less today
that is actually worth more. The prices on the box showed that they
were originally $129, marked down to $69 and I got them on that
infernal auction site for $46, shipped.
Before I saw these, I didn't realize that WR was a thing for Pentax
for products other than cameras and lenses.
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