Opticron Aurora problem/fault? (1 Viewer)

[paddyluke]

i purchased a pair of Opticron Aurora binoculars, as soon as i tried them i knew there was a fault as i suffered eye strain,i sent them to Opticron for recollimation,when i received them back i noticed the the rings below the eyepieces(opticron & aurora vhd printed on them) were turning freely,if anyone else has a pair of Opticron Aurora please would you let me know if these rings are turning freely on yours,thanks

 

[Mikewander]

I have a pair of 10x42 Aurora and those rings don't move on mine.
Hope you get yours sorted, as i really enjoy using them.

 

[Ratal]

8x42 owner, and that isn't right. Should not be moving. At all.

Hope you get it sorted as the Aurora is a first class bin.

 

[paddyluke]

8x42 owner, and that isn't right. Should not be moving. At all.

Hope you get it sorted as the Aurora is a first class bin.

I have a pair of 10x42 Aurora and those rings don't move on mine.
Hope you get yours sorted, as i really enjoy using them.

many thanks, i've lost confidence in my pair,they have never been out the house other than sent back to Opticron,i sent an email to Opticron last friday and had a reply this morning saying that the rings were not touched when they were recollimated,i only noticed because the "Opticron & Aurora" logos were facing sideways and not on top

 

[KLP2014]

All sounds frustrating and certainly not what should be happening with a new pair of binoculars. I hope opticron customer service will sort everything out for you. £800 is a considerable investment in a pair of binoculars!

 

[paddyluke]

All sounds frustrating and certainly not what should be happening with a new pair of binoculars. I hope opticron customer service will sort everything out for you. £800 is a considerable investment in a pair of binoculars!

tell me about it,the most i've spent on a pair of binoculars before the Auroras was £200 for s/h Opticron imagic vhd,always try to buy opticrons because i've never had any problems before

 

[Ratal]

many thanks, i've lost confidence in my pair,they have never been out the house other than sent back to Opticron,i sent an email to Opticron last friday and had a reply this morning saying that the rings were not touched when they were recollimated,i only noticed because the "Opticron & Aurora" logos were facing sideways and not on top

Seriously - You should contact them again and get a totally new unit. Those rings should NOT move. At all.

I am head over heels in love with mine - fit my face and hands like they were tailor-made. Pains me to read of a problem like this when I know that in the field these are total perfromers.

 

[paddyluke]

emailed Opticron and to be fair Opticron they said that they will replace my binoculars

 

[Ratal]

emailed Opticron and to be fair Opticron they said that they will replace my binoculars

Yeah, I've been nothing but impressed by Opticrons service department. Had a minor problem with my MM4, paid postage to get it seen to, fixed and returned no charge within 10 days.

Enjoy the bins when they turn up. I'm totally besotted with mine.

 

[paddyluke]

received my replacement binoculars this morning

 

[Ratal]

received my replacement binoculars this morning

Awesome news. They are a stellar set of bins - A toast to many happy days birding ahead!

 

[cestrian]

Awesome news. They are a stellar set of bins - A toast to many happy days birding ahead!

could you tell me if bird forum have a buy 7 sell section as im looking for opticrons to but the top end is to much for me

 

[paddyluke]

could you tell me if bird forum have a buy 7 sell section as im looking for opticrons to but the top end is to much for me

look here https://www.birdforum.net/forums/classifieds-for-sale-or-wanted.288/

 

[Ratal]

could you tell me if bird forum have a buy 7 sell section as im looking for opticrons to but the top end is to much for me

If you want a cracking set of Opticron binoculars - the Traveller 8x32 is a smashing set of bins.

Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32 Binocular | Park Cameras

The Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32 Binocular are Smaller, Lighter, Brighter and Sharper, breaking new ground for 32mm field binoculars. Buy online now

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[Troubador]

Ratal is right, Traveller 8x32 is a fine binocular.

Lee

 

[cestrian]

If you want a cracking set of Opticron binoculars - the Traveller 8x32 is a smashing set of bins.

Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32 Binocular | Park Cameras

The Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32 Binocular are Smaller, Lighter, Brighter and Sharper, breaking new ground for 32mm field binoculars. Buy online now

www.parkcameras.com

thanks ill go there