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    Swarovski 30x eyepiece - broken or not?

    Yes Sibelius54 I had to send back to Swarovski but the repair was (I am pretty sure) free
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    Swarovski DCB (original version) Instructions

    Hi All I am looking for a set of instructions for the original and first released Swarovski DCB camera adapter. I would be really grateful if someone is able to please send me a scan or picture if at all possible! Thanks in advance Mark
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    New tripod for (oldish but perfectly fine) Swarovski 80 ATS HD

    In the end I bought the GHF2W head along with the G3542 legs; chose the 4 section tripod which now fits in my suitcase. Swarovski charged me £208 to convert to the AS foot. I am absolutely delighted with the set-up - spent several hours at the D’Albufera nature reserve in Mallorca yesterday...
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    Swarovski and Gitzo tripods

    Brilliant , just what I was after, thank you
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    Think I’m down to a choice of 2 - Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 or 3

    Thanks for all your ongoing help I am pretty much decided on a Gitzo GHF2W Consequently to match I think I would go for either Gitzo series 3 mountaineer GT3542L (2kg) or the Series 2 GT 2542 (1.7kg), but I cannot find a shop where I can compare the two together. I am 1.83m (6ft) with an...
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    Swarovski and Gitzo tripods

    Which Gitzo tripod models please are the ones that Swarovski rebadges as CCT and PCT?
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    New tripod for (oldish but perfectly fine) Swarovski 80 ATS HD

    Things have changed a little since my last post. I had a problem with my 30x eyepiece needing repair by Swarovski, so I decided to get the Arca Suisse conversion too on the scope whilst I was at it. I am hopefully going to try the GHF2W at Wex photo in Leeds next week and want some suitable...
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    Swarovski 30x eyepiece - broken or not?

    Thanks all. The set screws are visible around an inch down inside the housing, presumably with the inner sleeve. I’ll see if it’s possible to try and lassoo with some thread, but I’m not optimistic. Thanks for all the replies- at least I have established clearly my eyepiece is not as it should be!
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    Swarovski 30x eyepiece - broken or not?

    I am wondering if the opposite may have occurred - on the piece that has come loose there are two holes opposite each other on the metal cylinder. If I look down in the sides of the lens I can see two corresponding pointed “rivets” that should sit in the holes. (The rivets are visible in your...
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    Swarovski 30x eyepiece - broken or not?

    No it won’t screw back on!
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    Swarovski 30x eyepiece - broken or not?

    My eye piece for spectacle wearers seems to have entirely unscrewed . I have had it for nearly 20 years, and I don’t think this has happened before, but am not entirely sure. Quick question is this normal or not!? It easily slides back in but there is no way of securing it.
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    Swarovski old style foot conversion to Arca Suisse

    Fair enough! 😊
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    Swarovski old style foot conversion to Arca Suisse

    Still shopping John! There seem to be mixed views on here about QR plates so keeping an open mind
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    Swarovski old style foot conversion to Arca Suisse

    Swarovski have confirmed that it is possible to convert my 20 yr old ATS 80 HD to have an Arca Suisse foot at the cost of £230. Don’t know whether I will or not, but thought may be useful for others to know! cheers Mark
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    New tripod for (oldish but perfectly fine) Swarovski 80 ATS HD

    Which of the Manfrottos are you referring to z-ben
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