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    Nikon EDG II 10x42 Lens Caps

    Bob, Yes - I had it turned up to the first click position - I've been using it this way for a year, now, checking to confirm the eyecup was on the first detent before each use (frankly, it's been a hassle having to check this every time but I'm a creature of habit). Embarrassingly, I no longer...
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    Nikon EDG II 10x42 Lens Caps

    Thanks for the photos - I'll keep this in mind if the Eagle Optics caps don't work out. I noticed that you use a plastic tie wrap and ring on your binoc... I assume you prefer to be able to quickly attach/detach straps. I use Utility Loops from OpTech to do the same - they're small and stay...
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    Nikon EDG II 10x42 Lens Caps

    Thanks for the tip! I went to Eagle Optics - and it looks like this one will work: Eagle Optics Tethered Binocular Lens Cover Set (Medium) Unfortunately, the website says they are out of stock, so I will look around. I don't use a dedicated case for my binocs, and instead it shares space in a...
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    Nikon EDG II 10x42 Lens Caps

    Bob, Thanks for your reply. One of the problems with living in Hawaii is that many types of specialized equipment dealerships are simply not available locally - binocular specialists being one of them. I guess not many consider the caps on the EDG to be a problem, judging from the lack of...
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    Nikon EDG II 10x42 Lens Caps

    Can anybody recommend an alternative for the objective lens cap that Nikon provides for its EDG II 10x42? I love the binocular, but the soft rubber caps for the front lens flip open much too easily. My apologies in advance if this is has been asked and responded to before - I'm new to this...
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