Adjusting hinge tension on Ultravids (1 Viewer)

tenex

reality-based

• Feb 23, 2020

• #1

Is hinge tension adjustment a DIY project on Ultravids? My 10x32 is within what I'd call a reasonable range (and stable over time) but for my own taste it could be tighter. I presume the cap at the front/bottom of the hinge must come off, but would want to know what mechanism lies beneath... no other reason to send back to Leica at present, though I'm sure they would do it.

 

garymh

Binocular Engineer

• Feb 25, 2020

• #2

Yes, it is under the cap.

It is a threaded shaft with 2 nuts on it which control the tension.

But...........do not try DIY . A special tool is required and adjustment is impossible without it !!!!!

Gary

 

tenex

reality-based

• Feb 25, 2020

• #3

Thanks very much, that doesn't surprise me at all. Good to know.

 

dries1

Member

• Feb 25, 2020

• #4

Gary,

Your sharing of knowledge of Leica and Zeiss is very much appreciated on this forum, and saving some (including myself) from attempting a quick fix possibly leading to a bigger problem.

Regards,

Andy W.