old binoculars

["Roger Giller" <>]

Hi All,
I am in Sydney and needed to get my binoculars re-collimated a while ago. I 
contacted Bintel but they were in the process of moving premises and advised 
me to take them direct to DAW Optical Services in Auburn. Phone number 9648 
4886. Cost me $120 + GST. I had a good chat with the proprietor and picked 
up a few hints. Basically cheap lightweight binoculars are more likely to 
lose collimation if bumped too much, and definitely if dropped, and often 
are not adjustable. Better but more expensive designs have metal 
bodies/frames, not plastic, and the prism mounts are adjustable.
Optical equipment, be it binoculars, telescopes or cameras, does not take 
kindly to being dropped.
DAW may be worth approaching to see if they would give a good deal on 
servicing/repairing a job lot of pre-loved bins  for a worthy cause. For 
what it's worth I would like to see them remain in Australia.
Regards.
Roger.