NDhunter
Experienced observer
Jonny, it seems you have no experience with Nikon optics or their service. Why do you still like to complain.
You are just one to ignore, all the way around.
Jerry
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Nikon 8x42 EDG, ships from Japan, CAD 2,747.78 - Expensive? (1 Viewer)
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You are just one to ignore, all the way around.
Jerry
Kingfisher501
Member
This has been my only disappointing experience with Nikon binocular service. I sent a pair of Monarch 7 binoculars to them, last year, for repair of the diopter mechanism. They did a great and fast repair. Later, I sent an older pair of Monarchs to them to replace the metal eye cup.
The model was discontinued and the part was unavailable, so they offered me a voucher for any camera or other optic for sale on their website up to $835 in value. Those binoculars only cost me about $300. So I used the voucher for an $800 camera that I like very much.
So, it was not until this problem with the, now discontinued EDG binoculars, that I had any difficulty with them. I will repair them, myself, rather than send them to Nikon for service given the chance that they will not be able to repair them and that I will have paid for shipping and insurance for nothing. I will save that option for a possible problem in the future that I do not think I can repair, myself.
The model was discontinued and the part was unavailable, so they offered me a voucher for any camera or other optic for sale on their website up to $835 in value. Those binoculars only cost me about $300. So I used the voucher for an $800 camera that I like very much.
So, it was not until this problem with the, now discontinued EDG binoculars, that I had any difficulty with them. I will repair them, myself, rather than send them to Nikon for service given the chance that they will not be able to repair them and that I will have paid for shipping and insurance for nothing. I will save that option for a possible problem in the future that I do not think I can repair, myself.
SeldomPerched
Well-known member
I certainly never had any problems with mine and I get the impression the 8x42 is even better optically (I had the 7x42); even the objective caps fitted perfectly despite this being something often found below par in other examples. Best focuser ever. I sold but only as I had other 7x42s and felt if service was ever needed they would be better backed up.
Tom
FYI, the following EDGs continue to be produced in Japan.
The following products are discontinued
I too am a fan of EDG 8x42.
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The following products are discontinued
双眼鏡・単眼鏡製品一覧 (旧製品)
ニコンの双眼鏡・単眼鏡製品一覧 (旧製品)ページ。WX、EDG、MONARCH、MONARCH HG、MONARCH M7、MONARCH M5、MONARCH 7、MONARCH 5、その他、PROSTAFF、PROSTAFF P7、PROSTAFF 7S、PROSTAFF 5、ACULON、ACULON T02、ACULON T01、ACULON W10、ACULON T51、ACULON T11、ACULON A211、ハイグレード 、スタンダード、SEシリーズ、E IIシリーズ、アクションEX、アクションVII、コンパクト、Sportstar...
www.nikon-image.com
I too am a fan of EDG 8x42.
Conndomat
United States of Europe
So why is it almost impossible to find them in Europe anymore, does Nikon only make them for Japan?
And why is there a lack of spare parts everywhere if the parameters are still being manufactured?
I thought Nikon had already discontinued the whole EDG line?!
Andreas
Conndomat
United States of Europe
Maybe Nikon only ones manufactures the EDG in very small numbers?!
Here in Germany there are almost no new EDGs anymore, very rarely used ones, even rarer demo devices.
At best, direct purchases from Japan.
Andreas
james holdsworth
Consulting Biologist
That’s a really long model run for the EDG… I’m wondering if they made any transmission and/or coating tweaks over the last few years.FYI, the following EDGs continue to be produced in Japan.
双眼鏡・単眼鏡製品一覧 | 双眼鏡・望遠鏡・レーザー距離計 | ニコンイメージング
ニコンの双眼鏡・単眼鏡製品一覧ページ。WX、EDG、MONARCH、MONARCH HG、MONARCH M7、MONARCH M5、MONARCH 7、MONARCH 5、その他、PROSTAFF、PROSTAFF P7、PROSTAFF 7S、PROSTAFF 5、ACULON、ACULON T02、ACULON T01、ACULON W10、ACULON T51、ACULON T11、ACULON A211、ハイグレード 、スタンダード、SEシリーズ、E IIシリーズ、アクションEX、アクションVII、コンパクト、Sportstar...www.nikon-image.com
The following products are discontinued
双眼鏡・単眼鏡製品一覧 (旧製品)
ニコンの双眼鏡・単眼鏡製品一覧 (旧製品)ページ。WX、EDG、MONARCH、MONARCH HG、MONARCH M7、MONARCH M5、MONARCH 7、MONARCH 5、その他、PROSTAFF、PROSTAFF P7、PROSTAFF 7S、PROSTAFF 5、ACULON、ACULON T02、ACULON T01、ACULON W10、ACULON T51、ACULON T11、ACULON A211、ハイグレード 、スタンダード、SEシリーズ、E IIシリーズ、アクションEX、アクションVII、コンパクト、Sportstar...www.nikon-image.com
I too am a fan of EDG 8x42.
Ummm, it is true that Nikon's direct sales site for Japan is currently out of stock of the EDG line. Perhaps they are focusing their domestic production capacity on the HG line.
When I visited Nikon's Tokyo Service Center last month and asked about the status of EDG maintenance, I was reassured by their comment that there are no restrictions on maintenance service content or maintenance parts.
Conndomat
United States of Europe
Hello oyama,
that seems to be completely different here in Europe and especially in America, here there are no longer any spare parts for some models.
I still don't really understand it, does Nikon now only produce the EDG in very small numbers or will production for the said models be ramped up again?
There were never really that many EDGs here anyway, but the market is practically empty at the moment.
It would be nice if Nikon continued to produce the EDG, I really like the binoculars, but the diopter could be improved.
Andreas
Vespobuteo
Well-known member
They can still be ordered from some dealers.
But not surprisingly the EDG:s are made in China now.
Conndomat
United States of Europe
What in China, no longer in Japan?
I would really hate to buy such expensive binoculars if I couldn't be sure they could be repaired, that's why I sold my 7x42 EDG, now I only have the 8x32.
Andreas
Vespobuteo
Well-known member
Yes, according to the dealer site they are now made in China. I doubt they would put that on the website if it weren't the case. Nikon haven't much camera lens production left in Japan either unfortunately. Only the most expensive stuff.
I really liked the EDG 32mm, perfect size and ergonomics.
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Conndomat
United States of Europe
Thank you...
I did not know that.Andreas
Edit: Oh yes, now I've found it too, that makes a possible purchase even more unlikely for me...
One more thing, the retailer states a shipping time of 2-4 weeks, which means that they first have to be ordered in China and guarantee only 5 years. I can hardly imagine that many of them are sold and not for this price.
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dries1
Member
Take a look at the website carefully, it says the 8X42 is made in Japan. ( I always never liked this website, personally I would never order from them). I really think that Nikon only made these in Japan, and no more are made. The residuals are being sold from dealers on the bay in Japan. The numbers are being reduced.
Conndomat
United States of Europe
Yes it doesn't seem to be a serious description that 8/10x42 Japan, the 10x32 again China.
In fact, I don't think Nikon is sticking with the EDG either.
Andreas
I like both the MIJ 10x32 and 7x42 EDG II both bought used several years ago. More like Leica than Leica to paraphrase Tobias Mennle.
Mike
Vespobuteo
Well-known member
Possibly an error somewhere here, but if to buy I would be sure check they are still made in Japan..
Found a new 10x32 EDG on sale for 1700€, a bit tempting, even more so if it would have been an 8x, I'm not 10x person.
Conndomat
United States of Europe
As long as the framework conditions are not clearly clarified, I would not buy an EDG again.
Do they actually only have a 5-year guarantee and what happens in the event of a defect, do I have to be satisfied with an MHG?
There are just too many ambiguities, nothing for me.
Andreas
Paultricounty
Well-known member
Whaaat! No way , I see that on the description but I’m shocked. Nikon keeps MHG MIJ and goes MIC on the EDG?They can still be ordered from some dealers.
But not surprisingly the EDG:s are made in China now.
