Big Al Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Due to being a bit on the tall side, I was having trouble using binos on a tripod, especially for anything at high elevation So I decided to buy a sky mirror to go with them. Maybe it's just me but i found navigating with them a bit of a pain - mostly trial and error to get to see what I wanted. Seeing some other members using green laser pointers started me thinking (dangerous, I know...). Cue a trip to Maplins A bit of electrical and mechanical bodgification A rummage through the assorted brackets box, and... Now I can look up where the beam is pointing whilst adjusting the mirror instead of having to look down at the mirror under the binos. it's not spot on, but it gets me close enough. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 That's fantastic Al. Nice bit if DIY there. Obviously will have to be careful when using it and planes flying overhead but intermittent use will preserve battery life and be safe. Nice job, anything that helps to see what's up there is useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Also worth a thought, some lasers struggle in cold temperatures. Neat solution though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Very clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Cracking job Alan. If you get problems with the beam going dim in the cold, use Lithium batteries, they are costly but still work when cold. I got mine from Wilko's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 +1 for lithium batteries I use them in mine and it works in very cold temperatures, got mine from Maplins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I really like that idea. Probably a lot cheaper than buying large binos with built-in 45 or 90 degree diagonals, which are really expensive. And I can also vouch for the Lithium batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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