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  1. J

    New ATC/ STC 17-40x56 Telescope

    I've finally solved my loosening issues with a PGYTech QR plate (this was suggested by someone in another thread). This has been absolutely rock solid for me. I can finally take it out and enjoy using it without worrying about it.
  2. J

    New ATC/ STC 17-40x56 Telescope

    Great advice thank you! It’s not something I’d thought about before, but makes sense, and it feels much sturdier.
  3. J

    New ATC/ STC 17-40x56 Telescope

    Same here - i don’t remember my old TSN-1 having as small a foot as this though. I don’t know if the circular (rather than rectangular) shape doesn’t help. There’s just not a lot for it to grip to. I’m having another go with a different quick release plate - one with more gripping pads, and...
  4. J

    New ATC/ STC 17-40x56 Telescope

    Now that I’ve had a chance to compare the ATC to my Opticron MM4 60, I have to agree with all the comments about the lack of anti-rotation pin. No matter how tight I thought I’d got it, it came loose really easily. I could’ve used some thread lock paste I guess, but at the asking price, I...
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