Samolot
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I just got my dialyt's back from a zeiss service (btw: fantastic turnaround - tuned it right up, cleaned, lubricated, etc...), and the 37 mm rainguard fits like a glove. Looks amazing. Still looking for a case.
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Zeiss 7x42 T*P* - Rainguard/Objective Cap Recommendation (1 Viewer)
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I just got my dialyt's back from a zeiss service (btw: fantastic turnaround - tuned it right up, cleaned, lubricated, etc...), and the 37 mm rainguard fits like a glove. Looks amazing. Still looking for a case.
marcsantacurz
Well-known member
Great! I'm happy to hear that 37mm is the right side. Maybe I'll replace mine -- they are pretty loose. If I remember correctly, the turn around on my pair was also pretty fast.
Marc
Samolot
Well-known member
After playing around with different accessories - I finally found a nice elegant and functional solution for the original rainguard - see pictures. Best part is the rainguard can be easily slipped off the strap when not needed. The strap is from the swaro habicht - one of the most comfortable ive used.
Also found a nice solution for a case for two binoculars (Peak Design).
Cheers
Also found a nice solution for a case for two binoculars (Peak Design).
Cheers
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Sam
Very nice binos and that rainguard is the best in the business. However I am sure that I have read on here a warning not to use metal connectors to the binos own lugs as the lugs can wear seriously. Don't forget that bino bodies are usually made out of aluminium or magnesium and these are not very hard-wearing materials.
Lee
Very nice binos and that rainguard is the best in the business. However I am sure that I have read on here a warning not to use metal connectors to the binos own lugs as the lugs can wear seriously. Don't forget that bino bodies are usually made out of aluminium or magnesium and these are not very hard-wearing materials.
Lee
Samolot
Well-known member
Thanks for the heads up! I put a small key ring on the lug for now. I may look into getting rick young's rubber straps (https://rickyoungoutdoors.com/binocular-connection-straps/). I need a solution to getting harnesses on and off binoculars easily that don't add much length.
NDhunter
Experienced observer
Here is a method of attaching that Swarovski has used for years, before the new field pro.
The connector here helps with a ring provided. These were included with EL models for years.
And they would send them out with a phone call for owners.
Swarovski tired of replacing a binocular under warranty, that had a broken metal strap lug, when some were using a metal ring, a very poor idea. Using a metal ring is bad on a Zeiss also. :C
There are other vendors that carry a similar product. These make it easy to switch between a harness or a
strap, whatever you prefer.
Jerry
The connector here helps with a ring provided. These were included with EL models for years.
And they would send them out with a phone call for owners.
Swarovski tired of replacing a binocular under warranty, that had a broken metal strap lug, when some were using a metal ring, a very poor idea. Using a metal ring is bad on a Zeiss also. :C
There are other vendors that carry a similar product. These make it easy to switch between a harness or a
strap, whatever you prefer.
Jerry
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I know this is an old post, but since I'm a new member and exploring the site......I am very interested in the connectors shown in Yarellii's post and picture, the ones that came with the Zeiss objective lens covers. Can you post a link to where these lens covers and connectors are sold, if still available? I'm not able to find them in my browser searches.
Maybe you can write Zeiss customer service and ask them, I don't know of they do actually sell them as spares. However, there are several everyday applications where similar things are used. For example, for years I worked attending big exhibitions and congresses, and some of the typical conference lanyard to carry badges use very similar solution. Another idea is to look in the web/stores of smartphone accessories suppliers, since they also seems that kind of stuff. Hope that helps. I'm really happy with that solution. Lately I've made a slight change, instead of attaching the connector to the loop in the binocular, y tie it to the strap, so it's less in the middle when I'm not using the raingard, I'll try to post a picture next time I use the binoculars.
And here it is, as promised.
I found that attaching the small connector to the binocular loop, when I wasn't using the rain guard I sometimes grabbed the small buckle between my hand and the binocular tube. Now it's attached to the strap, and it's just perfect. The rain guard can be removed in the blink of an eye.
I found that attaching the small connector to the binocular loop, when I wasn't using the rain guard I sometimes grabbed the small buckle between my hand and the binocular tube. Now it's attached to the strap, and it's just perfect. The rain guard can be removed in the blink of an eye.
Thanks Yarrellii for the reply and posting the photo - that connector seems perfect and of the type I've been looking for with the very small but sturdy looped end. I've contacted Zeiss customer service but not heard back yet, and will post whatever information I find. Thanks!
