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  1. john.roberts

    Tripod advice.

    Do you use plate onto the scope to secure it in the tripod 128 head.Only I don’t like the idea of using the plate. thanks for your advice.
  2. john.roberts

    Tripod advice.

    Anybody got any advice on a tripod for Swarovski 85 telescope I’ve just purchased.I’m not happy with it on my Manfrotto 290 tripod with a 128 head.
  3. john.roberts

    Leica 8x42 BA

    I thought it was you.I had many good chat with you at the birdfair. Hopefully see you in 2022.
  4. john.roberts

    Leica 8x42 BA

    Sounds like that what the problem is can’t even get them fixed in Birdfair this year. By chance are you Gary ex Leica.
  5. john.roberts

    Leica 8x42 BA

  6. john.roberts

    Leica 8x42 BA

    Ok thanks for that.
  7. john.roberts

    Leica 8x42 BA

    I’ve be given a pair of Leica 8x42 BA,the optics are perfect but one of the eye cups when pulled out just turns around doesn’t affect the viewing in anyway at all.I would like to get them repaired so I could sell as mint condition.
  8. john.roberts

    UK Swarovski dealer recommendations?

  9. john.roberts

    Faulty Swarovski binoculars.

    Hi Jan.Yes, I traded them in for Noctivids and I did tell the dealer that they had just come back from being repaired by Swarovski.
  10. john.roberts

    Faulty Swarovski binoculars.

    Really pleased with the Leica Noctivids for short time I've owned them.I don't like slagging off optic company's I even told Swarovski that my pair was one off pair.
  11. john.roberts

    Faulty Swarovski binoculars.

    Focus wheel wasn't working the first time then it jammed twice.I did say it was a dam one-off pair I called it late Friday afternoon assembly.
  12. john.roberts

    Faulty Swarovski binoculars.

    Hi Tim.I never once had any trouble getting them repaired but when I did ask them to exchange them they said they do repairs free of charge but don't exchange them.I was just fed up with all the trouble with them in the end and all the hassle and cost of sending them back to the uk branch then...
  13. john.roberts

    Faulty Swarovski binoculars.

    I Part exchanged them.
  14. john.roberts

    Faulty Swarovski binoculars.

    After having nothing but trouble with my 18-month-old Swarovski 8.5x42 EL and returning them back to the factory in Austria 3 times in under two years.Twice for a jammed focus wheel and the other for faulty zoom focusing.They've actually spent 12 weeks in transit to Austria in that 18 months...
  15. john.roberts

    Swarovski customer service

    I was out birding when a gust of wind blew my tripod over and caused severe impact damage to my Leica 65 Scope and eye piece and scope body. The scope was 16 months old and the Leica passport warranty was out of date. I contacted Leica in Germany and they said they would like to see the extent...
  16. john.roberts

    Norfolk birding

    Directions Thanks for your help really appreciate it. cheers.John
  17. john.roberts

    Norfolk birding

    Directions Can anybody help with directions for the Iceland Gull Kings Lynn docks and how to get to Holkham lake.Hope to visit mid-week.
  18. john.roberts

    To Anglesey & back via North Wales

    Just seen this report on the Gronant Little Tern colony.On there Facebook site. A peak count of 147 Little Terns were counted yesterday morning at high tide!
  19. john.roberts

    Leica cosmetic damage

    Leica customer service I was out birding when a gust of wind blew my tripod over and caused severe impact damage to my Leica 65 Scope and eye piece and scope body. The scope was 16 months old and the Leica passport warranty was out of date. I contacted Leica in Germany and they said they would...
  20. john.roberts

    Customer QC, faults on optics, who pays the return cost?

    Both agreed it was quicker to send direct to Leica Germany first class service from Leica.
  21. john.roberts

    Customer QC, faults on optics, who pays the return cost?

    Returning faulty optics. Had a serious accident with my Leica Scope and Leica emailed me with a attachment to print off parcel labels then UPS came and picked the parcel up from the house. First class service by Leica in Germany.
  22. john.roberts

    Florida - Orlando & Naples

    Naples I visited a great reserve not far out of Naples called Corkscrew swamp sanctuary.
  23. john.roberts

    Norfolk birding

    Thanks for your help will definitely be visiting I'll pm you any sightings.john
  24. john.roberts

    Norfolk birding

    Roydon common Can anybody help with directions for birding at Roydon Common will be coming down to Norfolk next week staying in Kings Lynn.
  25. john.roberts

    Brunnich's Guillemot, Portland

    Brunnich's Guillemot. Certainly very active on the Sunday morning just off the Hotel Acua.
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