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    Nikon ED 50 broken in two. Best way to fix?

    Yes I think this is what I'll try and do.
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    Nikon ED 50 broken in two. Best way to fix?

    I'm not sure exactly how old the scope is but probably around 10 years old at a guess. I was surprised when they said they couldn't fix it because I'd read about this before and on the face of it it's not major damage, just a couple of screws and screw mounts. As this is a known fault I was...
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    Nikon ED 50 broken in two. Best way to fix?

    It's broken where the two sections meet. The screw mounts that hold the screws keeping the two halves together have broken. They were rattling around but I have now removed them. I need to give the two sections a clean with an air bulb to eliminate any dust but it looks like it will glue back...
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    Nikon ED 50 broken in two. Best way to fix?

    Hi My ED50 has broken in half, which seems to be a fairly common fault. I sent it off to Nikon who said they can't fix it as they no longer stock the parts. I've now got it back and want to fix it myself using a combination of glue and waterproof tape or similar. For those who've had this...
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    opticron dba oasis or rspb hd's?

    i have found that there can be plenty of variation in price of a particular model so i will definitely do my research before i buy. i am going to check out cley spy and will check the w.h.e website for opticron bins. thanks a lot for your input guys
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    opticron dba oasis or rspb hd's?

    thanks for the info ron do you know if opticrons are available at rspb field days? i think there is a field day at titchwell later this month, also do they do discounts on the day or are the prices standard?
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    opticron dba oasis or rspb hd's?

    thanks guys i am planning a trip to titchwell at some point to do exactly that, i also want to try both the new and older hd's side by side to see if there is much difference between them. i will also try the viking's as well. i have had a pair of viking bins in the past and found them good...
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    opticron dba oasis or rspb hd's?

    hi i am looking for a new pair of 8x42 binoculars aroung the £500 mark. two pairs that have grabbed my attention are the opticron dba oasis and the rspb hd's. has anyone tried both? are there any others that i might have overlooked? any opinions are welcomed thanks
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