Binoviewer servicing

[doug mc]

Does anyone know if you can get a binoviewer serviced here in Australia?

[ausastronomer]

Pretty sure Roger Davis can do it for you. Here is a link to his contact details on his Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/people/Rogers-Optics-and-Restoration/100054364938571/?sk=about

Roger has done this sort of work for many decades and ran the Melbourne outlet for the Binocular and Telescope shop for a few decades.

Definitely try Roger first. If for some reason he can't take it on then try Malcolm Eames at Optical Repairs https://opticalrepairs.com.au/about-malcolm/

Cheers
John B

[doug mc]

Thanks John. I posted this same request at cloudynights and Denis chimed in explaining how you remove the sides for access to prisms. I will keep your links for sure.

[Roger Davis]

Sorry guys, I had to retire last June due to arthritic thumbs and fingers (which is becoming evident in other joints now). Try Malcolm Eames in Brisbane.

[Bobbyoutback]

So sorry to hear that Roger , you will be so missed ' your skills Sir could be lost forever :(

Bobby

[ausastronomer]

Hi Roger,

Very sorry to hear that. Hopefully it doesn't get any worse and at least allows you to enjoy your retirement time. I can appreciate that it is very fine delicate work which requires very steady hands.

Cheers

[doug mc]

Well... after waiting for the rain to cease and humidity to get down to below 60%, I finally had a shot at opening up my TS binoviewer. Denis from Cloudynights gave a few instructions, so I had successfully opened up the side of the bino and removed what looked like a web type fungal spot or two on prism surfaces. Easy peasy.