Opticron Mounts User Manual

Optional Accessories

40316 Ball & Socket Panhead

Compact head in aluminium. 1/4” connection to
a tripod, monopod or bipod.
Height 76mm. Weight 107g.

42606 Quick Release Plate & Shoe

Screws directly onto panhead. 1/4” thread.
Weight 177g.

42608 Quick Release Plate only

Weight 79g.

Instructions

Make sure all locks and clips are secured before and during use.

Whenever possible remove equipment from the support during
transportation.

Care & Cleaning

Always dry the equipment thoroughly after use in damp or wet
conditions. Avoid contact with salt water.

To clean the equipment, remove excess dirt and dust from moving
parts (threads and sliding sections) using compressed air or a
blower brush. Wash with a mild detergent and dry thoroughly with
a soft cloth.

Whenever possible store in a stable dry atmosphere away from
moisture.

Do not attempt to dismantle the equipment as this will invalidate
the guarantee.

Guarantee

Opticron mounts listed herein are guaranteed for up to 5 years
under the following conditions.
(i) In the case of faults attributable to faulty processing or materials,

we will assume responsibility for the labour and material costs
during the first 2 years after purchase. We reserve the right to
decide whether defective parts should be repaired or replaced.

(ii) During the next 3 years we will assume responsibility for

material costs only, charging corresponding labour costs.

(iii) We will accept no liability for damage caused by incorrect use,

water damage or for any repairs or actions carried out outside
our firm.

Items such as carry straps and foam grips are excluded from the
guarantee.

This guarantee is in addition to and does not affect your statutory
rights.

PO Box 370, Unit 21, Titan Court, Laporte Way, Luton,

Bedfordshire, LU4 8YR, UK

Telephone: [phone]

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Email: [e-mail]

© OPTICRON 2013

All rights reserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced, stored in a

retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic,

mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission.

OPTICRON®is a Registered Trade Mark.

All equipment and specifications listed are subject to change

without prior notification.

Hide Clamps

Universal Mount

Car Window Mount

Bipod

Monopods

Accessories

Product & User Guide

(including Guarantee)

MGC0113

BC-2 Hide Clamps

42605 BC-2 Hide Clamp

Lightweight & rigid bench clamp support
specially designed for use with fieldscopes,
photo & video equipment.
Features include:

• 42800 3-way magnesium panhead with
360˚ panning and +90˚ to -60˚ tilt plus 90˚
side tilt for use with telescopes not fitted
with rotating tripod sleeves.

• Integral QR plate with 1/4” thread and
removable locating pin.

• QR plate side locking screw for extra
rigidity

• 500mm, 21mm dia. sliding centre column

• Maximum jaw width: 45mm

• Maximum height extended: 510mm (20”)

• Minimum height retracted: 90mm (3 1/2”)

• Weight: 960g

1

inch conversions are approximate

Product Details

A C

B

42800 Magnesium
Panhead included
A Locking screw for 90˚

side tilt

B Vertical movement

locking handle

C Integral quick release

plate (1/4”) with
locating pin (removable)

D QR plate side locking

screw

E Locking screw for

horizontal panning

42610 BC-2 Clamp & 500mm
Centre Column

As 42605 but supplied without panhead. Connects via

1/4” thread to 42800 and other compatible panheads to
convert to a hide clamp. Weight 436g.

42611 BC-2 Clamp

Fits directly onto tripod centre column to convert to a
hide clamp. Supplied complete with ø21/22mm,
ø23/24mm and ø25/26mm reducer sleeves. Weight 267g.

1

1

D

E

F Centre column vertical

G Jaw width adjustment
H 500mm centre column

F

movement locking
screw

40503 Universal II Hide Mount

Lightweight bench clamp with 400mm
extension pole.

• 2 way one lever operated panhead
with integral 1/4” thread

• Maximum panning height: 450mm

• Maximum jaw width: 45mm

• Optional quick release plate & shoe

• Dimensions: 450x60x95mm

• Weight: 845g

42623 Traveller Monopod

All purpose carbon fibre monopod support for use with
lightweight fieldscopes, photo & video equipment.
4 section leg with twisting lock system, hand grip &
wrist strap.

• Height extended: 1580mm (62”)

• Height retracted: 525mm (20 1/2”)

• 3/8” & 1/4” reversible thread allowing connection to
42800 panhead or a panhead of your choice

• Rubber/spiked foot

• Weight: 426g

40501 Universal Mount

Designed to clamp horizontally or
vertically onto a wide range of objects.

• 2 way one lever operated panhead
with integral 1/4” thread

• Maximum panning height: 80mm

• Maximum jaw width: 45mm

• Optional quick release plate & shoe

• Dimensions: 210x60x70mm

• Weight: 597g

42100 Birdwatcher’s Monopod

All purpose monopod support for use with lightweight
fieldscopes, photo & video equipment. 4 section leg
with twisting lock system, hand grip & wrist strap.

• Height extended: 1470mm (58”)

• Height retracted: 470mm (18 1/2”)

40502 Car Window Mount

• 2 way one lever operated panhead
with integral 1/4” thread

• Maximum panning height: 80mm

G

H

• Protective rubber jaw pads

• Optional quick release plate & shoe

• Integral 1/4” thread allowing connection to 42800
panhead or a panhead of your choice

• Metal foot

• Weight: 695g

• Dimensions: 205x60x85mm

• Weight: 555g

40314 Bipod

Lightweight aluminium bipod in black.
Assembly folds-out rigid without any
need for locking to a height of 225mm (8
3/4”) and collapses back easily. Height
adjustable centre column - ground level
to 470mm (18 1/2”).
1/4” screw thread connection to a
camera, scope, cradle or ball head.

43106 6-Section Compact Monopod

All purpose monopod support for use with lightweight
fieldscopes, photo & video equipment. 6 section leg
with clip-type lock system, hand grip & wrist strap.

• Height extended: 1535mm (60 1/2”)

• Height retracted: 410mm (16”)

• 3/8” & 1/4” reversible thread allowing connection to
42800 panhead or a panhead of your choice

• Rubber/spiked foot

• Weight: 650g

Compact footprint (30x30x43cm) for use
on a table or bench. Max. height 740mm
(29”) with extension pole fitted.
Additional extension poles available.
Weight c/w extension pole 1502g.

c/w 42800
Magnesium panhead.
Product code 42624

c/w 42800
Magnesium panhead.
Product code 42180

c/w 42800
Magnesium panhead.
Product code 43107