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Jim White Tripler

Tripler shown attached to right eyepiece on these Swarovski 15x56 binoculars. 

You can read some reviews of the tripler done by some of our CouesWhitetail.com discussion forum members. 

Review 1

Review 2

Tripler shown in it's camo case.

I have used this tripler on my Swarovski 15x56's and also on my Zeiss 10x40's.  The tripler will increase the power of your binoculars by three power.  So if you have 15 power binos, then they will be 45x with the tripler attached.  A 10x bino will become a 30x.  The tripler is a good alternative to carrying a heavy spotting scope.  It doesn't replace the spotting scope for all applications, but it is a nice lightweight alternative and in my opinion, this tripler gathers light much better than the doubler made by Swarovski.  You can focus the unit using the focus on your binoculars or the focus on the tripler itself.  I took this unit with me down to Mexico on a hunt and the guide liked it so much that I ended up giving it to him.

This unit is very simple to attach to just about any binocular.  It has a simple clamp that you squeeze onto the binocular eyepiece.  This means you can get extra magnification quickly. 

Unit comes with a camoflauge soft case and a cleaning cloth that tucks away into a pocket in the case. 

Unit weight without case: 5.2 ounces
Unit weight with case and cleaning cloth: 6.6 oz

Unit length without case: 5.25 inches
Unit length in case: 6 inches
Diameter: 1.5 inches

So far, there are two binoculars that we know of for which the tripler will not work.  Those are the Minox 15x58 (but it will work for all other Minox) and the Leica 15x56 Geovids (but it will work for 8x42 Geovid and other Leica's including the Duovids).  If you order this tripler and are not satisfied with its performance, I will give you a refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping) assuming you return the product in excellent condition.   

1. A custom designed objective lens.
2. A modified Schmidt-Pecham prism cluster.
3. A Kellner type binocular eye piece.
4. The houseing is machined from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum and is type II black anondized.
5.  The universal attachment spring clamp is heat treated and blued steel and should retain it's clamping properties for extended use.
6.  The unit provides a true three times magnification to any optical unit to which it is attached.
7.  The optical components were designed and built by Osborn Optical Systems, exclusively for Jim D. White/Uni-Daptor.
8.  The coupler and attachment spring lcam were designed by Jim D. White/Uni-Daptor.
9.  This unit was designed and tested to fit a larger variety of full size binoculars from 8 to 15 power. 

Jim White Tripler -  $242.00 plus $14 shipping and sales tax (if you live in Arizona)

(Aug. 11, 2007 - This item is temporarily out of stock - I will remove this text when they are back in stock.  please don't place an order until I have some to send out)

Jim White Tripod Head

This is the machined aluminum tripod head created for hunters who glass a lot.  It is lightweight (14 oz. with plate installed).  It is just 3 1/4 inches tall and is 2x2 inches at the top.  All components are machined in the USA from 6061-T6 aluminum and are anodized to prevent wear and corrosion.  There are also 1/2 size plates available that work well when using a 35 mm camera or binocular tripod adaptor.  It has excellent features that make for very effective glassing such as sealed ball bearings for extremely smooth panning and a quick release plate system for switching optics without losing the chosen field of view. 
You may need an adapter to attach your binoculars to the plate on this tripod head. Email me and we can figure out which adapter you need.

Jim White unconditionally warranties this tripod head for the life of the product.  If something goes wrong with it, he will fix it or replace it at no charge.

This head will fit onto any tripod that has a screw in the center column for this to attach to.  It can be made to fit a 1/4 inch or a 3/8 inch diameter screw.  If you are unsure whether this head will fit your tripod, email me and we can find out.  amanda@coueswhitetail.com

This tripod head will fit on all tripods sold on this page.

You can purchase extra plates so that you can keep one on your binoculars and one on your spotting scope for easy switching of optics.

"I use the Uni-Daptor tripod head because it is lightweight, yet rugged.  The head is also very smooth and the adjustments are positive.  When adjusted properly, I can move my binoculars on the tripod smoothly to follow a feeding animal.  It is also small, allowing me to leave the head attached to my tripod while carrying them on my pack.  In addition they provide two types of quick-release plates that I find invaluable to attach to my binoculars or camera."  Quote from Lance Stapleton, avid deer hunter and author of the book "Deer Quest".

  Jim White Tripod head is $245 plus tax and $14 shipping/handling (this item ships for free if you also order any of the tripods listed on this page). Tripod head includes 1 full-sized plate for attaching optics (shown above).   If you don't have a thread hole in your binoculars, then you will most likely need an adapter to connect them to the plate. To figure out which adapter you may need, email me.   

Please include a note about the type of tripod you will be putting this head on so we can make sure the screw adapter is correct for your tripod.

Extra plates cost $12.50 plus tax and add no more to the shipping cost.  You can buy 1/2 sized plates or the full-sized plate (shown above).  The half-size plate provides good stability for binoculars or cameras.  The full-sized plate is good for spotting scopes. 

1/2 size plate

Full-size plate

Jim White Panning Attachment

The Jim White panning attachment allows easy side to side panning when use in combination with a ball head or pistol grip.  Some hunters who use a tripod for effective glassing say they like either a ball/pistol grip head or a pan head but at times wish they had the features of both. The ball or pistol grip head fans like the feature that allows you to quickly scan the terrain from left to right and up and down with a single motion. The hunters who enjoy a typical pan head like the more disciplined approach of panning right or left while locked on an elevation covering the terrain in a grid pattern. This new product from Jim White allows you to glass in either fashion. The panning attachment is machined from 6061 T-6 aluminum, uses sealed ball bearings and a bronze tipped panning control knob. There is also a bronze tipped set screw that allows you to set some light drag on the unit to prevent it from spinning freely when the panning control knob is in the open position. The unit weighs in at a minute 3.6 oz. and is only 1.5 inches tall.   It is also available mounted to a light weight ball head (see photo below).  That matched unit, with the ball head and panning attachment, weighs only 8.6 oz and stands only 4.75 inches   Bottom view of the panning attachment. Top view of the panning attachment. To order this unit, please use the Paypal links below.  If you would rather pay by check, or if you need more information about this product, email me.

Panning attachment only  $65.00, plus tax and shipping. (when ordering, please put a note in the order form to tell me what kind of tripod you will be attaching this to)

Panning attachment with lightweight Slik ball head.  $81.00 plus tax and shipping. (when ordering, please put a note in the order form to tell me what kind of tripod you will be attaching this to)

If the Jim White tripod head is a bit out of your price range and you would rather have a regular panning tripod head, a good option is the Velbon 157 or 157Q tripod head.

This tripod head will fit on any tripod on this page.  I suggest the 157Q since it has the quick release plate system.  A combination that several hunters have chosen is to put the 157Q on the Slik Sprint Mini or Slik Sprint Pro.  The 157Q has the quick release plate system and if you order that one, you will probably want a few extra plates to put on your other optics so you can change between them quickly in the field.  The 157Q comes with one plate, but if you want more, order extras.  The tripod head weighs 1 lb 4 oz.

Velbon PH-157Q tripod head costs $47.50 plus $14 shipping/handling.

Extra plates for the 157Q cost $14 each.

July 2006 - Velbon has come out with new models of tripods that replace their old Chaser EFL 3a and 4a.

The new models are called Sherpas and are very similar to the old Chaser series.  The Sherpa 750RA is a replacement for the EFL4A and the major difference is that it now has a geared center column.  The Sherpa 600RA is practically identical to the EFL3A but is a different color now.

Velbon Sherpa 750RA

This tripod has 4 leg sections and extends to a height of 57".  It collapses to 17.5 inches.  Weight: 3 lbs. 7 oz.  This tripod has a geared center column for raising and lowering whatever optics you put on the tripod.  The center column also unscrews as you can see in the last photo to allow the tripod to get very low to the ground if needed.  This tripod comes without a tripod head.  This is an excellent tripod.  Very stable and fairly lightweight for it's size. 

To order a Velbon Sherpa 750RA, click on the paypal buttons below.  Cost is $123 plus tax and $14 shipping.  This tripod does not come with a tripod head (legs only). 

Velbon Sherpa 600RA

This tripod has three leg sections and extends to a full height of 62 inches.  It collapses to 21 inches and has a weight of 3 lbs. 2.6 oz.  This tripod does not have a geared center column, but you can raise and lower the column manually.  The column also unscrews so you can get the tripod every low to the ground as shown in the last photo.  Because this tripod is taller than the 750, you can glass standing up better with this one.  This tripod comes without a tripod head.  This is an excellent tripod.  Very stable and fairly lightweight for it's size. 

  To Order the Velbon 600RA click on the paypal buttons below.  Cost is $123 plus tax and $14 shipping.  This tripod does not come with a tripod head (legs only). 

SLIK Sprint PRO Tripod

The SLIK Sprint PRO is a good choice for a lightweight tripod.  It has a maximum height of 64.3 inches and a folding height of 18 3/4 inches.  The middle column is a two-piece setup so you can remove part of it to make the tripod get low on the ground (as in the second photo shown above).  This tripod has 3 position multi-angle leg locks so that it can be spread out.  It comes with the ball head shown in the photo, but that is not a very good head for glassing.  You will most likely want to replace that with another tripod head.  The Jim White Tripod head is a great choice for that or you can use one you already have.

The weight on this tripod is 1 pound and 15.5 ounces. It comes in gun metal grey and with a nylon carrying case.

The SLIK Sprint PRO is $95.00 plus tax and $14 shipping/handling.   If you want to pay by check, send me an email and I will let you know the total and where to send it. 
 

SLIK Sprint Mini

This lightweight tripod has all the features of the SLIK Sprint PRO except that it is shorter. So you won't be able to glass standing up very easily with this one.  The maximum extended height is 43.5 inches and it is 14 inches when folded up.  The weight of the tripod is 1 pound and 10 ounces.  It has the same leg angle locks, removable center column piece, and the ball head that the larger SLIK Sprint PRO has.  This tripod has legs that are adjustable with regard to the outward spread (see photo above).  As with those other tripods, you will most likely want to replace the ball head with a better tripod head for glassing.

The SLIK Sprint Mini Tripod is $86.00 plus tax and $14 shipping/handling.  If you want to pay by check, send me an email and I will let you know the total and where to send it.