Bc-2 hide clamps – Opticron Mounts User Manual
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BC-2 Hide Clamps
Product Details
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
F Centre column vertical
movement locking
screw
G Jaw width adjustment
H 500mm centre column
B
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
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”)
1
• Minimum height retracted: 90mm (3 1/2”)
1
• Weight: 960g
1
inch conversions are approximate
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
c/w 42800
Magnesium panhead.
Product code 42624
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”)
• Integral 1/4” thread allowing connection to 42800
panhead or a panhead of your choice
• Metal foot
• Weight: 695g
c/w 42800
Magnesium panhead.
Product code 42180
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
c/w 42800
Magnesium panhead.
Product code 43107
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
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
40502 Car Window Mount
• 2 way one lever operated panhead
with integral 1/4” thread
• Maximum panning height: 80mm
• Protective rubber jaw pads
• Optional quick release plate & shoe
• 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.
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.
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.