Replacement rainguard for 8x33 (1 Viewer)

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Sandgrounder

Well-known member

• Dec 27, 2018

• #1

I've broken the rainguard on my Genesis 8x33s.

Has anybody here sourced a nicely-fitting replacement that they could recommend? I thought I'd just get some Opticron ones but it's not clear to me which size would fit:

https://www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/accessories/binocular-rainguards

I'm certainly open to other options that are reasonably priced and available in the UK.

 

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Steve Lister

Senior Birder, ex County Recorder, Garden Moths.

• Dec 27, 2018

• #2

When my rainguard broke I just popped in to the local In Focus and chose a non-branded replacement from the range they stock.

Steve

 

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bonesmalones

Well-known member

• Dec 28, 2018

• #3

My experience has been that Kowa will replace the rainguard on the Genesis free of charge.

 

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Sandgrounder

Well-known member

• Jan 10, 2019

• #4

Thanks for the responses. I've still had no reply from Kowa - their UK after-sale support is nonexistent as I understand it so I don't think I'll be able to get anything from them (I love these binoculars but won't be buying Kowa again!).

My big ugly blob of Araldite should hold until I next visit my local In-focus.