Nikon 10 x 42 – broken collimation wheel (1 Viewer)

[Avron]

Hi,

While doing some fall birding last week I noticed that the collimation wheel on my wife's Nikon 10x42 SE had broken: it simply turned and turned loosely, without changing the collimation at all. We live in Toronto. The binoculars are 22 years old and still razor sharp but likely no longer under warranty. I am hoping that someone can recommend a binocular repair person in, or at least near, Toronto. Please let me know if you have any ideas.

Thanks,
A

 

[dorubird]

collimation wheel

?!!

Maybe you meant to say "focus wheel", that central wheel from where the clear image is made!

 

[PeterPS]

Hi,

While doing some fall birding last week I noticed that the collimation wheel on my wife's Nikon 10x42 SE had broken: it simply turned and turned loosely, without changing the collimation at all. We live in Toronto. The binoculars are 22 years old and still razor sharp but likely no longer under warranty. I am hoping that someone can recommend a binocular repair person in, or at least near, Toronto. Please let me know if you have any ideas.

Thanks,
A

For binocular repair: Cory Suddarth (Suddarth Optical Repair - Binocular Repair & Binocular Repair Near Me & Binocular Collimation Service & Binocular Cleaning & Binocular Restoration & Fix Double Vision Suddarth Optical Repair).
I suggest that first you contact Nikon CS, if they cannot repair the focuser of your bino (likely) they might be willing to replace your SE with an MHG 10x42.

 

[henry link]

The OP might also mean the diopter adjustment ring on the right eyepiece. That can wind up spinning uselessly if the set screws work loose, and it's an easy fix with a little flat head jeweler's screwdriver.

 

[Avron]

The OP might also mean the diopter adjustment ring on the right eyepiece. That can wind up spinning uselessly if the set screws work loose, and it's an easy fix with a little flat head jeweler's screwdriver.

Hi Henry,

Sorry for the error: yes, I meant the diopter wheel. Can you let me know how one is to fix the problem with a flat head screwdriver? I'd be truly grateful.

Thanks,
Avron

 

[henry link]

Pull off the stretch-fit rubber eyecup. Underneath you'll find three tiny set screws equally spaced along the side of the diopter adjustment ring near the back of its housing. Tighten them so that they are all about equaling screwed in and and tight. That should do it.

 

[Avron]

Thank you, Henry!!! That worked perfectly!!!

All best,
Avron

 

[Bino Steve]

I like it . Community in action !

 

[henry link]

Thank you, Henry!!! That worked perfectly!!!

All best,
Avron

👍

Henry

 

[dries1]

That technical help saved about $200 including shipping. Kudos to Henry.

 

[Paultricounty]

That technical help saved about $200 including shipping. Kudos to Henry.

And saved a three to four month wait for Suddarth to tighten the crews and return them😂

 

[dries1]

True, forgot about the time to wait. Thanks to folks like Cory and Eric who can service just about anything, many can have the older glass serviced.

 

[lilcrazy2]

👍

Henry

You never cease to amaze me. Reminds me of the " Beard of Knowledge" on tv show Pawn Stars.

 

[PeterPS]

You never cease to amaze me. Reminds me of the " Beard of Knowledge" on tv show Pawn Stars.

The only difference (possibly the beard too) is that, unlike the Beard of Knowledge (Mark), Henry can also tell you a cost/price estimate, Mark never does......

 

[Avron]

Community in action, indeed! Yes, Henry is spectacular. But my thanks go out to everyone to posted. I am thrilled with the help that I received and the willingness of so many to contribute.

Best to all,
Avron