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Recent content by mosschops

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    Leica Nightmare pt. 2

    Hi Dialyt, Leica did explain how difficult it is, in a binocular so compact as the 8x32 to avoid black specs in the eyepieces. Apparently its due in part to the extremely short focal length of the binocular. They say that the specs are absolutely tiny and wouldn't be visible to the naked eye...
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    Leica Nightmare pt. 2

    Today from Wetzlar I received a shiny new replacement pair of binoculars. This whole episode has left a bit of a sour taste really but I'm sure that will go after a day in the field at the weekend. Jason
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    Leica Nightmare pt. 2

    I ended up contacting Stephan Albrecht (head of sport optics )directly and he actually called me to apologise and has assured me that he will inspect the bins before they are despatched to me so here we go for a fourth time...... I don't know how much more of this I can take
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    Leica Nightmare pt. 2

    Hi Hermann, It is definitely a scratch. I have already tried to clean it off. Hi Jan, what they have done is taken off the strap lug that has the serial number on and have put it on another binocular so the serial number is the same. I am told that this is quite normal.
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    Leica Nightmare pt. 2

    A couple of years ago I had to send my 6 month old Ultravid HD's back for repair as there was a large black spec in one of the barrels. They came back with that barrel cleaned but with many specs in the other one and a mark on one of the objective lenses. You can imagine how annoyed I was so...
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    Seeing colours differently through each eye?

    Hi All, This has nothing to do with optics and nothing to do with cataracts! That's well off target and borderline scaremongering!! My eyes have seen colours slightly differently all my life . I'm 43 now and noticed this when a small boy. One eye sees colours warm and the other cool. Not a major...
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    Broken colar/tripod foot

    I can't thank Gary at Zeiss UK enough for the tremendous customer service I have received. My scope was sent on Wednesday and I had a call from him Today to say it is fixed and I should have it back early next week, in time for my highlands trip in a fortnight. It really should have gone back to...
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    Broken colar/tripod foot

    Sorry should have mentioned that its a 4 yr old diascope 65mm
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    Broken colar/tripod foot

    Hi. My scope blew over and the rotating collar has snapped across the foot right where the screw thread is. Does anybody know if this is a cheap and easy repair or not? Zeiss UK is closed till Tuesday. Jason
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    Closest thing to an Alpha.....

    Oh My God. Do we really need to discuss this AGAIN!! I visit this section occasionally to find out whats new in the world of optics. All I seem to see is 'Which is the best Alpha', 'What are best? roof or porro?' and 'Which is the best non-apha'. Boring, boring, yawn....
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    The Natural History Of Staffordshire: Fauna and Flora

    Cheeks Hill Had a lovely walk from Danebower to Orchard Farm and onto Cheeks Hill last Friday. Quiet really but really good numbers of Curlew and Golden Plover. Lovely when the sun finally broke through with the cotton grass in flower. Photos heavily cropped and not sure what to do yet to...
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    Endurance test of binoculars

    I too will be demanding an explanation from Leica. I have first hand experience of their appaling QC / repair skills. They had their hand on mine 3 times before they could get them into a reasonable condition.
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    Cheshire And Wirral Birding: Hills, Lowland and Coast

    Peckforton A pair of Pied Flys nest building and a male Redstart on the top of Peckforton Hills this morning. Jason
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    Leica repairs for secondhand owners in the UK?

    I wish this level of care was seen in the quality of the repaired article but 12 months ago my 6 month old Ultravid HD's went to Leica because of a speck in the field of view. They came back with specks in the other barrel which could be seen without any effort whatsoever. I sent them back again...
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    Rare and Scarce Birds in Staffordshire

    Stafford Waxwings Hi All. 3 Waxwings and more heard flying around at the western end of Truro way nr junction with Cornwall drive. Feeding on small berry tree in front garden. They are that tame you could almost touch them. Jason
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