leaking exit pupils of porro prism, Opticron Savanna 6x30? (14 Viewers)

[Flightless Birds]

I recently bought a pair of Opticron Savanna 6x30, based on the review from Dr. Neil English Product Review: The Opticron Savanna WP 8 x 30

The big eye relief is friendly to glass-wearers, and the image is bright and sharp. Quite impressive.

However, I did notice annoying side images, which are fainter and with a 45-degree angel, if my eyes were not strictly put in the center of the oculars, especially in bright light.

By moving my eyes away from the oculars and pointing the objectives to the bright place, I found something weird. Outside the round exit pupil, at the up-right and bottom-right corners of the right-hand lens, there are mirror images of the main one, fainter and flipped. This happens to both sides.

Is it an individual problem or does it happen to all porro prism binoculars? If the other Opticron Savanna do not have the same issue, I may just replace it from Amazon. Otherwise, I will return it. It will cost me some money to ship it back from NZ to States.

Thanks

 

[Binastro]

This is fairly common in some binoculars, but often not a real problem in use.

Maybe this model is more troublesome.

Regards,
B.

 

[Maljunulo]

Unless you usually have it away from your eyes and pointed toward “the bright place” does this interfere with your normal useage?

Are there any problems when you use it with your eyes centered and at the correct distance?

If it really bugs you, return it.

 

[Flightless Birds]

hi Binastro and Maljunulo, thanks for replying.

It's a problem for me, on bright days, even if my eyes are put in the center, those reflections still come into my view, occupying 10% of the bottom and 20% of the right-hand side. I will definitely return this item, but have not decided whether to get the same model again.

 

[Maljunulo]

hi Binastro and Maljunulo, thanks for replying.

It's a problem for me, on bright days, even if my eyes are put in the center, those reflections still come into my view, occupying 10% of the bottom and 20% of the right-hand side. I will definitely return this item, but have not decided whether to get the same model again.

Have others seen this, in this model, or did you get a lemon?

I wouldn’t keep it, you’re never going to be happy with it.

Bummer that you have to pay to ship from NZ.