OPTREP Guide
to Prices for Binocular repairs, Telescope repairs, etc
All makes of binoculars and telescopes can be repaired in our
workshop including Zeiss, Leitz, Leica, Canon, Nikon, Opticron,
Optolyth, Miyauchi, Swarovski, Fujinon etc etc.
| Straightforward correction of assembly, collimation and
test. Depending on type and complexity of binocular.
- from £30 |
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| Full porro binocular service. Includes
full strip-down for cleaning of mechanical parts, renewal
of lubricants with correct types, minor repairs, cleaning
of optics, reassembly, adjustment for a smooth operational
touch, collimation, testing and cleaning externally. - from
£40 |
| Roof prism type are usually more |
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| Similar full service for prismatic
telescope. - from £40 |
| Nitrogen purging for water-proof instruments (as part of
the overhaul) - £10 |
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| Eyecups and other parts can be replaced
or made if necessary. Also, optics can be recemented. - at
extra cost |
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| Renewal of the tripod attachment thread
for a telescope, etc. - £25 |
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| Service, clean, set distance-specific parallax for a riflescope
- from £30 |
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| Repairs and servicing to microscopes -
Please enquire. |
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| Binoculars can be modified to focus closer,
this being of special interest to birdwatchers.
Older, but excellent, Leitz Trinovid and Zeiss
Dialyt binoculars (10x40 examples illustrated)
are particular candidates for this modification. |
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| One of the oldest binoculars serviced by Optrep
was this Carl Zeiss 8x ‘Feld stecher’
. First produced in 1894, this remarkable, benchmark
binocular, still a pleasure to use today, was
a sensation in its time. Of course, we also service
the most modern binoculars. |
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| All ages and types of telescope can be repaired
and serviced, including astronomical telescopes.
Illustrated are an early 30 mm naval officer’s
telescope, elaborately braided, and a modern Kowa
60 mm prismatic telescope. |
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| Optrep repair and service riflescopes, including
making up simple crosshair reticules and nitrogen
purging. Always check before sending nightscopes
since these cannot always be repaired. |
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| Also, World
War Two binoculars serviced and repaired - click
here |
Return ppi, from £4 to £19, depending on weight, by special
delivery.
Trade enquiries welcomed.
WANTED: We buy German World War II binoculars and scopes. Send us details with, if possible, a photograph, and we will make you an offer.
WANTED: for recycling. Unwanted binoculars and telescopes are needed
for the re-use of parts. Quite often, this is the only way we can
obtain parts for the repair of older models. We will refund your
postage and be most appreciative of your help.
(E.&O.E.) |
