NoSpringChicken
Well-known member
I have a pair of ex-dem Trinovid 8x32 BN binoculars and have been delighted with them. Normally I put them under my jacket if it starts to rain, mainly to stop water getting onto the objective lenses. The other day, however, I was out in heavy rain and thought that I would leave them uncovered as they are reputed to be waterproof to 5 metres. The result? The left hand eyepiece is now misted up and the binoculars are unusable.
They are covered by five years Passport warranty and Leica have told me to return them to be repaired, so hopefully it will be inconvenient but not expensive. I am, however, rather disappointed as I didn't think this would be a problem with such highly regarded binoculars.
Has anyone else had similar problems or have I just been unlucky and bought a bad pair? Also, what are people's experiences of Leica's repair service in the UK?
Ron
They are covered by five years Passport warranty and Leica have told me to return them to be repaired, so hopefully it will be inconvenient but not expensive. I am, however, rather disappointed as I didn't think this would be a problem with such highly regarded binoculars.
Has anyone else had similar problems or have I just been unlucky and bought a bad pair? Also, what are people's experiences of Leica's repair service in the UK?
Ron