The base plate is designed to be Arca-Swiss style compatible, which can be mounted directly on the quick release (QR) clamp of your tripod and various photo heads. There are -20 & 3/8-16 threads on the base of the bracket for attaching to non-camera heads and adapters. In addition there are two -20 threaded holes on the stem of the bracket which can be used to store protective caps from your binoculars. Mounting your binoculars, especially high-powered sets or those with large objective lenses, onto a tripod or monopod helps to steady the view, reduce vibrations, and eliminate arm fatigue.