Hello there
I am very new to binoculars, bought a pair the other day second hand and wanted to make sure I adjust them properly.
One thing i noticed is that the IPD markings are on a black plastic washer, held with a screw on top of the brass screw which keeps the eye pieces in place.
The IPD markings are 60 and 70, with a few gradings in between.
Now one thing that confuses me is that the washer with the IPD markings is not stable, it spins really easily around the screw. And this definitely makes it inaccurate. So i was wondering whether i should tighten that screw - and if I do so, where do the markings have to sit?
On another note, is it really important to have this sorted, or can I simply adjust the eyepieces according to whatever feels comfortable for me, regardless of what the markings indicate?
From what I have noticed, the washer with the IPD scale on it just covers the brass screw, so whether or not I set the markings in the correct place it should not really affect how the binocular functions.... Am I on the right track?
Thanks guys.
I am very new to binoculars, bought a pair the other day second hand and wanted to make sure I adjust them properly.
One thing i noticed is that the IPD markings are on a black plastic washer, held with a screw on top of the brass screw which keeps the eye pieces in place.
The IPD markings are 60 and 70, with a few gradings in between.
Now one thing that confuses me is that the washer with the IPD markings is not stable, it spins really easily around the screw. And this definitely makes it inaccurate. So i was wondering whether i should tighten that screw - and if I do so, where do the markings have to sit?
On another note, is it really important to have this sorted, or can I simply adjust the eyepieces according to whatever feels comfortable for me, regardless of what the markings indicate?
From what I have noticed, the washer with the IPD scale on it just covers the brass screw, so whether or not I set the markings in the correct place it should not really affect how the binocular functions.... Am I on the right track?
Thanks guys.