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Thread: Scope service and repairs:
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12-09-2017, 07:15 #1
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Scope service and repairs:
Morning all,
I used to have my scopes (all types of "lesser" brands) serviced & repaired by Lynx but now they inform me that they will only work on their own branded units.
So as not to set the forum alight with a thousand comments of "you should only buy brands with support/service/trallala"....
Does anyone know of an optics company in Jhb/Pta area, that is willing to work on these lesser brands??
(the efficient corner-mechanic in other words..)
B3
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12-09-2017, 15:33 #2
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Re: Scope service and repairs:
Following this thread,
I have an old Bisley Deluxe spotting scope that I want to get serviced as well.
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12-09-2017, 15:37 #3
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Re: Scope service and repairs:
Have you possibly tried photographic camera repair people.
As scopes and Camera lenses could be similar in repairing. Except maybe for the Nitrogen fill on scopes.
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12-09-2017, 16:07 #4
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Re: Scope service and repairs:
Just make sure you get a firm quote first. The cost of repairs could easily be more than what it's worth; even the cost of the quote itself without repairs could be high (considering the value of the item). I learned that lesson with a pair of 'lesser' Bushnell binoculars a few years ago. It could be more cost effective just to get a replacement 'lesser' brand.
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12-09-2017, 16:10 #5
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Re: Scope service and repairs:
Good time to invest in the new Lynx LX3 range.
Recently got one. And they have incredible optics in.
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12-09-2017, 19:09 #6
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Re: Scope service and repairs:
B3 I'm under the impression that Arms in Pretoria services some scopes. I have no idea to what extent though
Perhaps give them a call if you can't get some one in Joburg
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12-09-2017, 21:35 #7
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Re: Scope service and repairs:
There is apparently an elderly Swiss/German/Austrian gentleman in Cape Town that does it. I'm told that he operates from a small camera repair shop off Kloof street but I don't have contact details & I'd have to drive around the area looking for it. Maybe someone else has better info?
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14-11-2018, 11:11 #8
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Re: Scope service and repairs:
Reviving this old post.
Anyone have any further info on this subject??
Rod
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14-11-2018, 14:08 #9
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14-11-2018, 15:06 #10
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Re: Scope service and repairs:
Problem is you might pay +R1000 per hour for the work. If a skilled camera tech takes on the work.
Ive never had any of my scopes in 20 years serviced. I did damage a Lynx Professional I purchased in late 90's a while back by falling on it. Which went back to Lynx to fix.
But other then that havent seen the need for servicing a scope so far.
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