Greetings to all.
I have a MeoStar 8 x 42. These were replaced on warranty by Meopta a few years ago. They replaced another 8 x 42 MeoStar that I sent in for routine service work. The first binocular was used a lot year around in all kind of weather and served me well. Meopta customer service was very nice to work with. They were quick and kept me informed by email. I certainly did not expect a new bino.
The replacement 8 x 42 bino appeared to be brand new. After working with it to set the diopter things were not in focus. I figured the diopter setting would be the same as my prior 8 x 42 and my other MeoStar which is the 10 x 42 HD. Instead I found that I had to move the diopter almost all the way to the right to get a clear view. Maybe the diopter was installed in a different position than the other binos? I can live with this.
I have noticed 2 other issues. First, the eye cups leech and oily substance so that I have to wipe them before use. Not a big deal but my other Meostars do not do this.
Second, once I set the diopter up I get the nice wide clear view with the bino when I hold it to my eyes. But when I elevate the bino to look up into the trees the image becomes blurry. I played around with the diopter and re-set it while I was looking up. I had to bring the diopter several clicks to the left nearly all the way to the middle setting and then the image was clear. Then when I lowered the bino to look at the horizon the image was blurred again. I moved the diopter back to the right and things were clear.
The 8's have never been dropped or mishandled. I love the view through these binos. I just don't think I need to be constantly adjusting the diopter each time I elevate the bino when I want to be watching birds.
I have no such issues with my 10 x 42 MeoStar. I get clear views from any angle with that bino with just using the focus knob. I set the diopter on the 10x when I bought it 4 years ago and there has been no need to move it since.
Maybe its my eyes? I am in my early 50's, i have had Lasik eye surgery and don't wear eyeglasses. I don't have access to another 8 x 42 to test to see if it's just my eyes.
Thank you.
I have a MeoStar 8 x 42. These were replaced on warranty by Meopta a few years ago. They replaced another 8 x 42 MeoStar that I sent in for routine service work. The first binocular was used a lot year around in all kind of weather and served me well. Meopta customer service was very nice to work with. They were quick and kept me informed by email. I certainly did not expect a new bino.
The replacement 8 x 42 bino appeared to be brand new. After working with it to set the diopter things were not in focus. I figured the diopter setting would be the same as my prior 8 x 42 and my other MeoStar which is the 10 x 42 HD. Instead I found that I had to move the diopter almost all the way to the right to get a clear view. Maybe the diopter was installed in a different position than the other binos? I can live with this.
I have noticed 2 other issues. First, the eye cups leech and oily substance so that I have to wipe them before use. Not a big deal but my other Meostars do not do this.
Second, once I set the diopter up I get the nice wide clear view with the bino when I hold it to my eyes. But when I elevate the bino to look up into the trees the image becomes blurry. I played around with the diopter and re-set it while I was looking up. I had to bring the diopter several clicks to the left nearly all the way to the middle setting and then the image was clear. Then when I lowered the bino to look at the horizon the image was blurred again. I moved the diopter back to the right and things were clear.
The 8's have never been dropped or mishandled. I love the view through these binos. I just don't think I need to be constantly adjusting the diopter each time I elevate the bino when I want to be watching birds.
I have no such issues with my 10 x 42 MeoStar. I get clear views from any angle with that bino with just using the focus knob. I set the diopter on the 10x when I bought it 4 years ago and there has been no need to move it since.
Maybe its my eyes? I am in my early 50's, i have had Lasik eye surgery and don't wear eyeglasses. I don't have access to another 8 x 42 to test to see if it's just my eyes.
Thank you.