Community Forum Software by IP.BoardLicensed to: Cloudy Nights, This is not recommended for shared computers. However, if you have a pair of zooms that would cost more to fix than buy again, and you decide to play around with them, I'd love to see what you find! You could make a makeshift tripod by taping the binoculars to a camera or telescope tripod. We eventually sent them back to Nikon since I discovered they have a lifetime warranty. That's all you NEED need. This number is for the United States and Canada. Were committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. This makes adjusting the image tricky. Thanks! She says, "hey!"). Especially when you are looking through them, but even ever). The last thing you want is water in your binocs. Determine not only which lens needs adjustment, but which adjustment(s) you need to make. This warranty applies to all Bushnell bins, no matter what the price point. Also Read: Can I Fix Leupold Binoculars Eye Relief Issues. Good info here, thank you. I will not be offended if the answer is a link to an existing page. This is an easy and inexpensive way to fix foggy binoculars. Let's fix that. If you look through your binoculars and see 2 copies of the same image, then this is probably a problem with your collimation. I'd start by trying to unscrew the objective tubes from the body, that might also tell you if the divergence is due to the tubes being messed with earlier or if the problems is with the prisms having moved in their slots. This is a protective ring that is located on the front end lens. Before proceeding, you should check to see if your binocs are under warranty, because following this 'ible will most likely void any of those. But here are some things that will come in handy: 4. :( Guess I am gonna have to learn how to do this repair myself. In the binocular world, you have to consider not one, but two columns coming together to make an image. If you don't think that's true, go back to the front prisms now that yer familiar with the system, make a registration mark of the prism to the body, then move it a bit after loosing the spring clip, then reassemble. WebHow To Align Binoculars At Home Wayne Schmidt 35.8K subscribers Subscribe 261K views 6 years ago How to use prism adjustment screws to merge the left and right Plus I had mine off Ebay from a US seller. As long as you won't be cited for littering, hang the sign from a tree with a plumb weight tied to the bottom center. If you've lined up everything correctly. I continue to try to solve this puzzle. Yes, your Instructable was most inspirational. These retailers often carry various replacement parts and accessories for all sorts of binoculars and other optical equipment. If you can see no ring on objectives with 2 small engagement slots= no eccentrics. If your Bushnell bins are foggy, have a distorted image, or dont focus properly, you can take them to a local camera shop and have them repaired. I'm gonna go there and fixed them for him. I doubt their quality justifies sending them away but would welcome that advice if I'm off base. Even if the double-vision is obvious before you defocus the lens, this makes aligning the images much easier. More complex repairs, such as repairing a damaged lens, can cost up to $100. And this process should be pretty close, though it doesn't have to be exact. You are finished! If you are located elsewhere, please visit the Bushnell website to find the customer service number for your country. Whatever you use, you want the "+" to be (a) level with the ground and (b) near a vertical (plumb) line. Working about the same as before. 9AM-5PM CT Sat-Sun (Chat & Email Only). Collimating is a word astronomers use when talking about fixing up their scopes. Below? WebAvailable Online Price Power Magnification Binoculars Type Binoculars Size Binoculars Accessories 5 offers! According to the Bushnell website, their repairs department is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Since alining the Celestrons, I found 2 other pairs of my porro prism binocs were also out of alinement, so I adjusted them too, but I didn't use the laser: for one thing it would be tough to mount the laser on either one of them, as their hinges are short and lumpy; also I didn't expect any serious defect in one particular scope in either pair, just general distributed misalinement, so I simply distributed my adjustments between scopes in each pair, and they are fine now. Grasp each barrel firmly.

I tried cleaning the lenses, and there was so much grime that the cloth came away visibly filthy. Sale. This will help determine what binocular parts need to be replaced and if any special equipment or expertise is required for the repair. I'll have to trust you on your method. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website.