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geezer@gpo
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Reged: 11/06/05
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Loc: Southwestern Oregon
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I have a 4-year old 10-30 IS that is just about miraculous for terrestrial objects, but which displays much diffrent images of stars left and right, making them not-so-useful for night work.
I recently read a post that described near perfect performance from a 10-30 IS, and this has me wondering if one side of my unit is mis-collimated.
Can these binoculars be collimated in the field, or is this a factory return? Second question, will customer service even know what I am complaining about since this is essentially a horse-race viewing unit, and is not sold or advertised for astronomical use?
If this coma is just the nature of the beast, then I will quit worrying about it. But, if I can get pinpoint stars, I want them. IS is the difference between bliss and blasphemy.
Thanks for any thoughts or experiences.
Kim J.
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Terminal optimisim is the lifeblood of adventure.
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DJB
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Reged: 02/23/05
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Loc: Lisle NY
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Hi Kim,
I also have the Canon 10x30IS binocular. Considering the intricate workings on the inside, I personally would NOT try any adjustments in the field.
I would suggest sending them back to Canon for service, probably not the answer you wished to hear.
Best regards,
Dave.
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brocknroller
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Loc: Vallée des nuages
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I had a good sample 10x30 IS - stars were pinpoints almost to the edge.
Send them in for repairs (hopefully under warranty).
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geezer@gpo
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Reged: 11/06/05
Posts: 86
Loc: Southwestern Oregon
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Thanks guys,
My local source will ship the unit to Canon and return it for $30.00. Canon CS will give me a free estimate, and then I'll decide how much I want to invest. I'm told that Canon works in the bino shop for $125.00 per hour. I guess it pays to figure these things out before the warranty expires.
Kim J.
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Terminal optimisim is the lifeblood of adventure.
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