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  1. tenex

    Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 8x32 mishaps

    Perhaps this could be (better?) solved by asking Meopta for a set of eyecups from the 10x50. This trick has worked well for me on my SLCs (8x cups on 10s) and Meopta specs suggest a similar 2.4mm ER difference there. (It was John/Tringa45 who suggested this to me.)
  2. tenex

    Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 8x32 mishaps

    I haven't tried the earlier B1 with its simpler diopter knob, so I'm curious whether the mechanism has changed or the B1.1 dial is just a cosmetic improvement to resemble Leicas. It sounds like the diopter is independent and merely concentric in both cases, but now there's also a problematic...
  3. tenex

    Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 8x32 mishaps

    I have to assume that such consistent problems indicate temporary but serious difficulties with the workforce or obtaining the usual materials, or both. Perhaps it's just not the time to buy a Meopta. Is COVID really that much worse at the moment in Czechia than Germany or Austria?
  4. tenex

    Meopta Meostar B1 Plus 8x32 mishaps

    More weight the B1+ didn't need... and this is bad news indeed about quality. I've heard that Meopta has had trouble with supply of some materials, and wonder how hard the workforce has been hit by COVID...?
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