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    Expected Delays to Repairs by Swarovski Absam later this year

    i did. its hard to tell what it is as the pics arnt very clear, something etched into the coatings though
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    Expected Delays to Repairs by Swarovski Absam later this year

    swarovski dont replace external lenses during service unless asked to do so and then charge for it as lens damage isnt covered by warranty. it is possible the technician overlooked this? the damage looks to me like fungus, possibly due to being stored with lens caps on after being put away...
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    Expected Delays to Repairs by Swarovski Absam later this year

    i sent an older set of slc's in (from the UK) on 1st feb 2023 and had no confirmation as of yet been received i have another set in need of repair but was reluctant to send both at the same time, as of yet i have no idea how long it'll be before getting them back but i'll keep you updated.
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    Swarovski SLC 10X42 Rubber Casing Fault

    when did they switch to the new biodegradable compound? iv got an older D85 el10x50sv so 7 years old and still seem fine
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    Hi!

    Hi bud glad you found us hear!
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    Vintage Mirador SSF 75mm ep's?

    thanks, i think they are closing down this month? now its daylight i measured the exit pupil and its approx 2.5mm maybe slightly less, with a 75mm objective thats approx 30-32x? so not quite as high as i thought. there are no markings on the lens at all.
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    Vintage Mirador SSF 75mm ep's?

    Hi was wondering if anyone can help? i managed to pick up the above scope recently for not much money, i havnt had a scope for some years now the last being a 70mm meopta. the problem i have is it only came with one lens giving magnification of i think 40x but cant tell for sure? it is high...
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    Mystery binocular

    yes i noticed the crows foot marking and wondered if they had been "loaned" to the military? that centre hinge though?
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    Mystery binocular

    An unusual binocular found its way to my door today. a complete mystery? id say they were 6x24. no makers marks/serial numbers can be found just what has been crudely scratched onto the prism plates. i must say iv been googling for days and yet to find another one?
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    Leitz 10x40B or perhaps another vintage pair of bins?

    service would likely cost you £80- £120 plus return postage, maybe more if there is an issue, trouble is there isnt anyone left in the uk servicing as far as i know? that id trust with mine last pair i sent off for service came back worse than i sent them
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    Leitz 10x40B or perhaps another vintage pair of bins?

    you may need to consider storage and the affect of constant and dramatic temperature change if left in a car! vintage balsam (holding lenses and prisms together) will yellow and separate with age exasperated with warm/cold/warm/cold cycles. when not used i store all my binoculars in air tight...
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    Leitz 10x40B or perhaps another vintage pair of bins?

    edit, wrong link this one is the 8x42 will if in good condition out perform the leitz noticeably. id say the desirability of vintage roof prism binoculars is purely for the collectability. as a user if you had the modern ones below side by side the leitz would disappoint lacking contrast and...
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    Leitz 10x40B or perhaps another vintage pair of bins?

    the zraks are a laugh but yes i understand, though my partner often has a look through them and thinks they are great but heavy. i wouldnt get too hung up on the vintage, there are a fare few new model roofs with phase coatings that perform better than vintage roofs in you price range second...
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    Leitz 10x40B or perhaps another vintage pair of bins?

    the only thing iv found that comes close to alfa quality optics and with a neutral cast are my zrak 7x40's and fall within your budget. down side though they are full on military with retical, heavy at 1200 gms and independent focus. on the plus side wide field of view (8.5 degree's) and they...
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    German ww2 military binoculars

    i had these a while back, found at a boot sale. i paid £2 for them as well. much rougher shape inside and out though so unusable and i eventually sold them
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