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    repairs

    I tried to put a new washer in to no avail. then I had the brilliant idea of stripping off the rubber coating to see what was underneath, and that is were they stand right now. if someone wants to have them for spare parts they are welcome.
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    repairs

    last resort is a bodge job with a flat washer otherwise thay are in the bin. My Olympus dps 10x50 porro's are as goodas these anyway. thanks.
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    repairs

    Regarding repairs, it's going to cost more than it is worth so a new pair of bins looks like the best option. The damage is the optic under the left eyepiece. where the retaining ring has splintered.
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    repairs

    Hi Happy new year. just for info, I contacted Barr and Stroud for repairs. it seems my guarantee is worthless. They gave me this address http://opticalrepairs.com based on the south coast
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    repairs

    Thanks for the info. mucho obliged. I.ll check out your links and see what transpires
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    repairs

    Hi. My barr & Stroud sierra bins have some damage to the eyepieces. Any ideas where i may get them fixed? (I live in the newcastle upon tyne area)
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    eyecups

    Sorry i'm late getting back, i have removed the cups completely. Thanks for the tip about replacements i would probably do as you suggested about the swifts.
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    eyecups

    Hi. I've just acquired a pair of hilkinson argyle 8x40s. nice pair of glasses but the fold down eyecups are split so I had to removed them. Now i'm after a new set which will probably be difficult
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    edgar bradshaw

    Been online. Just seen a pair of vintage 10x50 bins with the name edgar bradshaw padham next to thethe left hand eyepiece. any ideas to how good thet might be?
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    used swifts

    Hi. thanks. I am impressed with them. originally the original seller wanted double what i payed so a good buy. I wpuld like to find out the age of them and any info on specs.:eat:
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    used swifts

    Just picked up a good pair of swift newport mk11 from the local flea market for £35 pound sterling. they are the best used pair of binos i've seen so far. I did notice there is a screw fitting under the right casing.
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    Hi. i'm bill from tyneside, Binocular suggestions

    sorry. ive been out. Thannks for the headsup. I think the 10x50 nikon will be on my list. all suggestions are appreciated
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    Olympus bins

    I have a pair of olynpus dps i 8x40 problaly the same ones, outstanding.
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    Hi. i'm bill from tyneside, Binocular suggestions

    Hello again. I own a pair of olympus dpsi 8x40's plus a pair of barr & stroud 12x50. both fairly new. in addition i have an large pair of japanese bins wide angle, with a number at front on the central spindle JB 251. these are quite old but are in good condition. and lastly a pair of vintage...
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    Hi. i'm bill from tyneside, Binocular suggestions

    I am looking for a good used pair of bins. preferebly 10x50. any ideas would be appreciated
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