Zeiss recommendation for using a tripod with the victory t fl 7x42 8x42 and 10x42 binoculars this tripod adaptor will also work with many other binocularsit has a curved base upon which to place the binocular with antislip surfaces right where the binoculars barrels would rest the stalk which attaches to the tripod is deliberately offset so that the pantilt arm of your tripod or monopods head will be out of the way of your face during use