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swift audubon mk2 (2 Viewers)
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Not sure if it is cost effective?
I am not sure if East Coast Binoculars would do it, you could ask.
They would do a good job, but not sure if they accept fungus optics.
If the fungus is only on the inside of the objectives you may be able to unscrew the barrels, marking carefully the position before unscrewing.
The front prism surfaces could also be cleaned very carefully.
It seems quite a lot of these binoculars have fungus. It is much better to buy one without fungus.
Regards,
B
I am not sure if East Coast Binoculars would do it, you could ask.
They would do a good job, but not sure if they accept fungus optics.
If the fungus is only on the inside of the objectives you may be able to unscrew the barrels, marking carefully the position before unscrewing.
The front prism surfaces could also be cleaned very carefully.
It seems quite a lot of these binoculars have fungus. It is much better to buy one without fungus.
Regards,
B
pat mitchel
Well-known member
Sorry Binastro- the look to be bausch frames! Regards, Pat
Sorry Darrell and Pat, my mistake.
I was just watching Law and Order and realised that this Swift has a one piece American body.
This means the objectives need removing and recollimating is necessary.
It may be possible to mark the objectives and cell, as the objectives are probably cemented doublets.
Then carefully replace.
If the fungus is just on the objectives the view may be quite good as is.
But try East Coast Binoculars.
Or buy a good example.
I got a very good one for £15 at the charity shop with case.
It was sold for a low price partly because the original owner marked his postcode on the body.
But the view is very good.
Apologies.
Regards,
B.
I was just watching Law and Order and realised that this Swift has a one piece American body.
This means the objectives need removing and recollimating is necessary.
It may be possible to mark the objectives and cell, as the objectives are probably cemented doublets.
Then carefully replace.
If the fungus is just on the objectives the view may be quite good as is.
But try East Coast Binoculars.
Or buy a good example.
I got a very good one for £15 at the charity shop with case.
It was sold for a low price partly because the original owner marked his postcode on the body.
But the view is very good.
Apologies.
Regards,
B.
That is good news.
I would keep the binocular out of the case as fungal spores may be in the case.
It could be packed in the case with a lot of padding when sending to the repairer, but when returned the binocular should be in a dry room in the open.
However, take the repairer's advice if different to mine.
Regards,
B.
I would keep the binocular out of the case as fungal spores may be in the case.
It could be packed in the case with a lot of padding when sending to the repairer, but when returned the binocular should be in a dry room in the open.
However, take the repairer's advice if different to mine.
Regards,
B.
