I purchased a new Trinovid 8x42 a few months ago and have been rather happy with its performance. However, I recently became aware of some kind of clicking sound when I press its armour down with my thumb. On close inspection, I noticed the rubber armour bending very slightly when pressed down, less than 0.5 mm. It doesn't seem to be attached to the metallic body in about 2/3 of its surface on one barrel. Luckily the edges of the armour are attached to the body. When the finger pressure is released, the armour pops up a bit and because there is still some stickiness between the rubber and metal, it "clicks" when getting detached from the metal. This happens on one barrel only.
I contacted Leica and they asked me to send the Trinovid in for inspection-loose armour is covered by the warranty.
I wonder if anyone else has had a similar experience and is this something I should be concerned about at all? The armour doesn't actually feel loose and if it wasn't for the clicking sound, I wouldn't be aware of it. Is this likely to get worse?
I am deliberating because my holidays are approaching and I somehow don't think this will be a quick fix.:C I would like to have my binoculars with me.
Thanks,
Joseph
I contacted Leica and they asked me to send the Trinovid in for inspection-loose armour is covered by the warranty.
I wonder if anyone else has had a similar experience and is this something I should be concerned about at all? The armour doesn't actually feel loose and if it wasn't for the clicking sound, I wouldn't be aware of it. Is this likely to get worse?
I am deliberating because my holidays are approaching and I somehow don't think this will be a quick fix.:C I would like to have my binoculars with me.
Thanks,
Joseph