The Spartan Heavy Optics Adaptor & Carbon Rod (Model: SPAR06018R) is a precision-engineered mounting interface designed to attach heavy observation gear and camera systems directly to Spartan magnetic support platforms. Constructed from CNC-machined 7075-T7351 aerospace-grade aluminium billet with a hard-anodised black finish and paired with a detachable carbon fibre control arm, this 65 g (2.4 oz) adaptor provides the leverage required to pan and track smoothly with full-sized 65 mm to 85 mm+ spotting scopes, high-magnification binoculars, or mirrorless/DSLR camera bodies.

Key Features

• Dual-System Magnetic Interface: Fully compatible with Spartan MagnaSwitch and Disc-Lok magnetic mounting systems, including the Davros Head, Sentinel, Ascent, Hoplite, and Hercules tripods.
• Detachable Carbon Fibre Panning Rod: Extends outward to serve as a fine-tuning control handle, delivering smooth fluid-style leverage during high-magnification glassing.
• Mechanical Locking Lever: Combines Spartan's patented magnetic spigot attachment with an integrated mechanical lock to securely retain heavy optical payloads.
• Universal Optic Interface: Features a standard 1/4"-20 UNC male mounting thread, a 3/8"-16 adapter bushing, and a polymer anti-twist plate to prevent rotation during tracking.

Specifications

• Weight: 65 g (2.4 oz)
• Primary Materials: 7075-T7351 aerospace-grade aluminium billet and carbon fibre
• Finish: Hard-anodised black
• Mounting Interface: 1/4"-20 UNC male thread with 3/8"-16 adapter bushing
• Payload Capability: Full-sized 65 mm to 85 mm+ spotting scopes, high-magnification binocular setups, and DSLR/mirrorless telephoto camera rigs
• Support Compatibility: Spartan Davros Head, Sentinel, Ascent, Hoplite, and Hercules systems

Who is the Spartan Heavy Optics Adaptor & Carbon Rod for?

• Backcountry alpine hunters — Requiring a 65 g tripod optics mounting adaptor to stabilise full-sized 65 mm to 85 mm+ spotting scopes on a single shared Spartan hunting tripod without carrying dedicated fluid heads.
• Wildlife photographers — Needing to secure telephoto camera setups via standard 1/4"-20 UNC or 3/8"-16 mounting threads onto existing Spartan shooting supports for steady tracking.
• Target shooters — Converting field tripods into stable observation platforms to spot shot placement at distance using this 65 g optics adaptor with fine-tuning carbon panning leverage.

Less suitable for: Ultralight users carrying micro spotting scopes or compact rangefinders where weight takes priority over panning leverage (a Spartan Light Duty Optics Adapter is better suited), or extreme long-range digiscoping and ultra-heavy video tracking requiring dedicated full-sized fluid heads or Arca-Swiss fluid heads for micro-panning control.