Opticron BGA PC ASF 10x42 (3 Viewers)

[Barbican1987]

Does anyone have any experience of these binoculars
What do the letters ASF mean , I've not been able to find out on the net

 

[normjackson]

Opticron - Imagic BGA PC ASF T

AS for aspheric and maybe the F as a code for the flavour of multicoating or just dodgy spelling.

Opticron Imagic BGA 8x42 versus BGA SE 8x42

I found for sale in Romania an Opticron Imagic BGA 8x42. The seller claims that it is the SE model but only Imagic BGA is written on the binoculars, so it is not the SE model. The price is very attractive only $ 170. If anyone had the opportunity to study both, I would like to know if the optics...

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[Barbican1987]

Opticron - Imagic BGA PC ASF T

AS for aspheric and maybe the F as a code for the flavour of multicoating or just dodgy spelling.

Opticron Imagic BGA 8x42 versus BGA SE 8x42

I found for sale in Romania an Opticron Imagic BGA 8x42. The seller claims that it is the SE model but only Imagic BGA is written on the binoculars, so it is not the SE model. The price is very attractive only $ 170. If anyone had the opportunity to study both, I would like to know if the optics...

www.birdforum.net

Thanks Norm . All these abbreviations are very confusing . I wish the manufacturer would just tell make it clear what these mean

Opticron - Imagic BGA PC ASF T

AS for aspheric and maybe the F as a code for the flavour of multicoating or just dodgy spelling.

Opticron Imagic BGA 8x42 versus BGA SE 8x42

I found for sale in Romania an Opticron Imagic BGA 8x42. The seller claims that it is the SE model but only Imagic BGA is written on the binoculars, so it is not the SE model. The price is very attractive only $ 170. If anyone had the opportunity to study both, I would like to know if the optics...

www.birdforum.net

 

[pete_gamby]

BGA = B denotes roof prism, GA denotes rubber armour
PC = phase corrected prisms
ASF = aspheric eye lens and F-type multi-coating to improve colour contrast
T = twist type eyecups

The BGA ASF T was the fifth generation of the Imagic range.

To some extent the model name changes over time were to help us differentiate between the versions and therefore the likely remaining warranty when customers returned products without proof of purchase.

HTH

Cheers, Pete

 

[Barbican1987]

BGA = B denotes roof prism, GA denotes rubber armour
PC = phase corrected prisms
ASF = aspheric eye lens and F-type multi-coating to improve colour contrast
T = twist type eyecups

The BGA ASF T was the fifth generation of the Imagic range.

To some extent the model name changes over time were to help us differentiate between the versions and therefore the likely remaining warranty when customers returned products without proof of purchase.

HTH

Cheers, Pete

Thanks Pete very helpful
Peter

 

[Barbican1987]

BGA = B denotes roof prism, GA denotes rubber armour
PC = phase corrected prisms
ASF = aspheric eye lens and F-type multi-coating to improve colour contrast
T = twist type eyecups

The BGA ASF T was the fifth generation of the Imagic range.

To some extent the model name changes over time were to help us differentiate between the versions and therefore the likely remaining warranty when customers returned products without proof of purchase.

HTH

Cheers, Pete

I have a friend who dropped her Opticron Countryman bga pc T 8x42 into water. The LHS Diopter is seized. I wonder if these would be still covered by warranty?? I think they are 2010 vintage

 

[pete_gamby]

Our UK warranty doesn't cover accidental damage so any repair would be chargeable. This range had a 10 year warranty.

The Countryman BGA range has always had a centre dioptre adjustment. If you mean the eyecup mechanism then this is almost certainly repairable. Best advice would be to call our service department - 01582 726522, option 1.

HTH, Pete

 

[Barbican1987]

Our UK warranty doesn't cover accidental damage so any repair would be chargeable. This range had a 10 year warranty.rage

The Countryman BGA range has always had a centre dioptre adjustment. If you mean the eyecup mechanism then this is almost certainly repairable. Best advice would be to call our service department - 01582 726522, option 1.

HTH, Pete

OK Pete, thanks I am trying to encourage my friend , who lives in Porlock to return them for inspection. I have downloaded the repair form and asked her to send a covering letter about them

Is there an inspection charge please.? She is a retired NHS nurse on a limited income so she would be concerned about spending a lot on them.

Thanks for your help

 

[pete_gamby]

There's no inspection fee but she would have to pay for return postage regardless of whether she has any recommended repair work done. Cost is £6 plus VAT.

 

[Barbican1987]

There's no inspection fee but she would have to pay for return postage regardless of whether she has any recommended repair work done. Cost is £6 plus VAT.

That's great thanks for the information Pete

 

[Barbican1987]

I am encouraging her to join the forum as well!

 

[Barbican1987]

I have a friend who dropped her Opticron Countryman bga pc T 8x42 into water. The LHS Diopter is seized. I wonder if these would be still covered by warranty?? I think they are 2010 vintag

BGA = B denotes roof prism, GA denotes rubber armour
PC = phase corrected prisms
ASF = aspheric eye lens and F-type multi-coating to improve colour contrast
T = twist type eyecups

The BGA ASF T was the fifth generation of the Imagic range.

To some extent the model name changes over time were to help us differentiate between the versions and therefore the likely remaining warranty when customers returned products without proof of purchase.

HTH

Cheers, Pete

Hello Pete,

I have just bought a pair of Opticron Oregon wp le 8x30. I guess WP is an abbreviation for waterproof but what does LE stand for please

 

[Barbican1987]

Just found the answer LE means Long Eye relief