tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866888.post6244689955744633254..comments2023-06-12T13:54:21.049-07:00Comments on Astronomy and Space: Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Binoculars ReviewAbhimat K Gautamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07730097995251691795noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866888.post-75242347974532019602011-09-18T15:57:29.107-07:002011-09-18T15:57:29.107-07:00We were watching the Harvest Moon rise last week f...We were watching the Harvest Moon rise last week from the condo deck - amazing. I've had these for about a year and am still impressed. Good product - excellent bang for the buck. The only weak point is the tripod mount. It's not engineered well for the weight of the binoculars. The easy solution is to get some five minute two part epoxy and fill in the hollows on both sides of the tripod mount, let it cure 24 hours and spray it flat black. The mount is rock solid now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866888.post-80275621139954341852011-08-15T03:54:42.500-07:002011-08-15T03:54:42.500-07:00Cool review, thanks. Just a quick question... thes...Cool review, thanks. Just a quick question... these observations you spoke about, were they made whilst handheld or mounted to tripod?<br />Thinking of buying these but don't have a tripod.AChttp://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866888.post-49813584209244194002011-03-25T18:05:31.961-07:002011-03-25T18:05:31.961-07:00@coje79
Thanks, that product is very interesting,...@coje79<br /><br />Thanks, that product is very interesting, and it seems that they are using this same binocular model in one of the pictures. One thing I have noticed since writing this review is that the included tripod mount gets loose easily, allowing the binoculars to wobble a few minutes after use. It is not really a problem when doing naked eye observations, but might be something to take into consideration when trying long exposures.Abhimat K Gautamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730097995251691795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866888.post-3878746829064376462011-03-10T04:19:01.471-08:002011-03-10T04:19:01.471-08:00@Lupu Victor
I suppose you might be able to. I am...@Lupu Victor<br /><br />I suppose you might be able to. I am about to purchase these binos as well (in a week or 2), and I also found an interesting accessory for binos+camera (see here: http://www.skywatcher.ro/Baader/microstage.htm -- Micro Stage II universal adaptor). But I suppose you'll need a sturdy (and I mean it when I say sturdy) tripod, to be able to hold both binos and camera (with lens, if it's a DSLR). This would amount to approx. 2-2.5 kilos of equipment, I presume. I am planning to try this myself, as soon as I get the binos. And the adapter, of course. And the very sturdy tripod :-D. I do have the camera.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866888.post-886352608058741502010-12-15T11:06:54.701-08:002010-12-15T11:06:54.701-08:00I’ve never tried astrophotography with them, but I...I’ve never tried astrophotography with them, but I would think it’d be tough attaching a camera to the binoculars and/or keeping it stable long enough to capture a photo. Feel fry to try it though, and report back if you’re successful!Abhimat K Gautamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730097995251691795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866888.post-27785830235288793822010-12-07T02:11:09.086-08:002010-12-07T02:11:09.086-08:00I wonder if with this binoculars i can do astropho...I wonder if with this binoculars i can do astrophotographyLupu Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413934857955936161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866888.post-91429261753648595012010-08-09T08:37:43.674-07:002010-08-09T08:37:43.674-07:00I get these delivered on Wednesday, and I can hard...I get these delivered on Wednesday, and I can hardly wait! I have some good 10x50's, but the extra magnification will be great! I'm sure they will be a great addition to my night sky arsenal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866888.post-12964732578343295732010-02-09T19:41:43.808-08:002010-02-09T19:41:43.808-08:00I would like a link to the manufacturer's webs...I would like a link to the manufacturer's website for this product.Abhinav Gautamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699516997405133720noreply@blogger.com