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stereotruckdriver

Well-known member

• May 29, 2009

• #1

I would like to know if anyone could point me in the direction of someone that does collimating and the like on older Porro Bins? I have two vintage pairs that might need a tune-up? Thanks, Bryce...

 

Steve C

Well-known member

• May 29, 2009

• #2

I have a couple of vintage sorts of binocular I was thinking about sending to Anacortes Telescope and Wild Bird. I have personally never used them, but they were recommended to me by others.

http://www.buytelescopes.com/

 

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SteveF

Well-known member

• May 29, 2009

• #3

I'd suggest Suddarth Optical Repair in Oklahoma. They have a website than can be found by searching that name.

Sorry to be so brief. I have a very limited time for accessing the Internet.

 

mooreorless

Well-known member

• May 30, 2009

• #4

I second Steve's recomendation of Cory.

http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthre...r=79643&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=all&vc=1

http://suddarthoptical.com/Services.html

 

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stereotruckdriver

Well-known member

• May 30, 2009

• #5

Thanks alot guy's sent them an e-mail for a free quote. Bryce...

 

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ewsjr

Active member

• May 30, 2009

• #6

Anacortes Telescope and Wild Bird is a class outfit that treats customers right. My experiences as a purchaser have been great and the repair customers I know have been satisfied.

 

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ceasar

Well-known member

• May 31, 2009

• #7

Is Bill Cook still doing this type of work at Captains Nautical Supplies in Seattle? If so, it might be more convenient for Bryce.

http://www.captainsnautical.com/17456/Articles-of-Interest.html

Bob

 

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mooreorless

Well-known member

• May 31, 2009

• #8

Hi Bob, Bill Cook has left Captains Nautical Supply, he posted this on Cloudy Nights. He now works for Ft. Lewis just south of Tacoma, WA. This would be Govt. work I would think.
Regards,Steve

 

Pinewood

New York correspondent

• May 31, 2009

• #9

Hello,

I have had at least seven Porro binoculars collimated or repaired by Cory. Only once did I have to return one for a slight adjustment. One was at least sixty years-old. His email address is [email protected]

Happy bird watching,
Arthur

 

stereotruckdriver

Well-known member

• May 31, 2009

• #10

Well I appreciate everyones feedback!!! Cory e-mailed me back and gave me a decent quote for cleaning, lube and collimating. Thanks again, Bryce...

 

stereotruckdriver

Well-known member

• Mar 3, 2010

• #11

I know this is an old thread but, thought it would be good to let others know how it went. I recieved today one of the Binoculars that I sent to Cory at Suddarth Optical Repair. It is a Pentax 8x30 vintage porro made in Japan. I recieved the glass in A++ condition. They guarantee it to arrive collimated! If not they will take care of shipping expenses and do it again! They took them apart cleaned, collimated and adjusted right eye diopter. I'm very happy to say they did an excellent job, can't wait to get the 6x30 & 7x50 back! These are all solid Japanese porro's that are very servicable and built really well! Highly recommend there service and thank you to those that originaly posted on this thread!!! Bryce...

 

mooreorless

Well-known member

• Mar 4, 2010

• #12

Hi Bryce, I am glad you are happy with the service at Cory's. I have never sent anything there. Steve F post #3 has.
Regards,Steve

 

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chartwell99

Well-known member

• Mar 5, 2010

• #13

Cory did a superb job of re-collimating and lubricating my Zeiss Jena 8 x 50 Octarems; the binocular is now indistinguishable from new.