Binocular collimation in Adelaide

[Adam83 (Adam)]

Hello,


Does anyone know about affordable binocular collimation services in Adelaide? I have contacted Adelaide Optical Centre and their quote estimate (~200AUD) is equal to cost of binocular I need to get collimated ..


Regards,
Adam

[Stonius (Markus)]

Best to try it yourself. I was in a similar situation a while back. Often there are hidden collimation screws under the hand grips, or in my case, I was pulling the apart for fun looking for any interesting / useful bits and I found that one of the screws holding the prism in place was loose. Tightened it up again, BAM! Instant collimation!

It's worth a try! What have you got to lose?

M

[skysurfer]

Originally Posted by Stonius

Best to try it yourself. I was in a similar situation a while back. Often there are hidden collimation screws under the hand grips, or in my case, I was pulling the apart for fun looking for any interesting / useful bits and I found that one of the screws holding the prism in place was loose. Tightened it up again, BAM! Instant collimation!

It's worth a try! What have you got to lose?

M

Right as long it is a porro bino (with the prisms, the most usual ones). When you have a roof one where it looks like it is straight-through, the roof prisms are inside and hidden for the user and you cannot DIY. OTOH, roof binos do not easily get out of collimation.

[Adam83 (Adam)]

Hello,



Thanks for replies.



I have Nikon Action EX 10x50. Its sealed&filled with nitrogen. I have google around to find out how to get to prisms collimation screws (without tearing binos apart), but no luck. I realise once unsealed, there will loose their fog proof protection.



Do you have any experience with disassembly of this or similar binos?


Regards,
Adam