Richard
The 80mm Swarovski also has a mounting point that is forward of the
centre of gravity. It is only a small amount and is seldom a great
problem unless one adds a camera or other weighty object to the
evepiece.
I have overcome the problem by using a piece of aluminum 40mm x 4mm x
about 250mm and mounting the tripods quick release plate to one end.
This piece of aluminum has a number of holes at various points along
its length and a screw can be inserted to screw into the fixing point
of the telescope.
I also fixed a block of the same aluminum bar to set the bar a bit
further from the telescope body to avoid possible rubbing. This was
attached with two small bolts of the same thread as the screw that fits
the telescope mount point. I think it is 1/4 inch. i used the same tap
to thread this hole.
Depending on what I am putting on the eyepiece end of the telescope,
(small digital camera with a simple tube mount, or a heavy 35mm camera
fixed on the Swarovski camera mount which is about 150mm long) I mount
the telescope further forward to put everything into balance.
I made this myself with a hand held drill and a thread cutting tap I
purchased for about $12. The aluminum cost about $20.
Hope this is of use
Peter
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