Jekyll 329 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I've had Nikon sport star bino's for about 3 years. Recently there not anywhere near as sharp and focus seems out, I can't recall ever dropping them, but it is possible. Has anyone got these with the same issue? Wouldn't have thought it, but is 3 years about the right life span of products like this? It could be old age creeping up fast ? Thanks Jekyll Quote Link to post
Hot Shot 1 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 It sounds as if they could be out of collimation which usually occurs with a bump or a drop. The Sportsters are very easy to put out of collimation due to their poor design/construction (plastic body and twin hinge) - in fact you can put them out by twisting the hinges. IMHO Nikon should have only produced with a MgAl body as this is more stable however more expensive!! If out of collimation, the a prism or both prisms will need to be reset/calibrated. There are very few companies in the UK that have calibration machine (I think Hawke do, but just for their products). You could try Nikon themselves- http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/service_support/Support_2_Warranty.page?lang= They state a 10 year product warranty - they may fix for you, but you may have to jump through some hoops to get them fixed fro free as they will probably argue that you have damaged, i.e. out of warranty Good luck HS Quote Link to post
Jekyll 329 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Thanks for your help, looking at the prices I think I'll probably just buy a new pair, thanks again for your help! Jek Edited August 26, 2014 by Jekyll Quote Link to post
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