Dead Center Arca Plate Tutorials

Glassing from a tripod? The Dead Center Arca Plate puts your binoculars and spotting scope on the same point of aim. Find an animal in the binos, lock down your tripod head, swap to the spotter, and it's right there in your field of view.

Just got your Dead Center? Start with the setup video at the top.

Not sure it fits your spotting scope? The second video covers compatibility, so watch it before you order.

How to Set Up the Dead Center Arca Plate

Tools you'll need: a 1/8 in Allen wrench for the adjustment screws, plus a 5/32 in or 7/32 in for the mounting screw, depending on which one you use.

Dead Center Arca Plate Compatibility Guide

What to check on your spotting scope before it goes on the tripod.

Spotting scope checks out? Shop the Dead Center Arca Plate.

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