Category Archives: Tripods and Mounts

Olivon TRH-16 tripod head review

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Reviewer

  To test the new Olivon TRH-16 head, I used on an Olivon TR189 tripod and mounted a 25×100 pair of binoculars weighing 4.7kg on top. First thing that I noticed was the very small tension adjuster for the tilt. At first it seemed … Continue reading →

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Olivon TR154-11 tripod review

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Reviewer

                    To put the Olivon TR-154-11 through its paces, I used a pair of 100mm binoculars. A pair of binoculars weighing 4.7kgs should be a test for any tripod. The TR-154 was up to the job. The TR-154 comes packaged … Continue reading →

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Olivon TR-150 tripod (leg section) review

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Reviewer

Today was my first chance to check the build quality of the Olivon TR-150 tripod (leg section). Before opening the box, I got my first surprise. Feels much more heavy (a good thing) than I was expecting.  Opening the box … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher AZ4-2 tripod review. By North Lincs Astro

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Reviewer

Skywatcher AZ4-2 Alt-Az Mount with Steel Tripod I bought the Sky-Watcher AZ4 Alt-Azimuth mount as a quick and easy option to use on those nights with unexpected clear spells. For those unfamiliar with the terminology an Alt-Az mount is a … Continue reading →

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