Yesterday (5/18) I posted this response regarding collimating Bear Binoculars; at least I thought I posted it; there's no sign of it in my inbox today (5/19). I wonder if the list-serve is experiencing a hic up or two. So, here's another try. My apologies if this turns out to be a double post. I found collimating the Bear binoculars very easy; I located a website that had a description with a couple of images showing how-to. Chuck I can't find that URL, and for some reason it dosen't appear when I do a 'Google' search as it did a few weeks ago. Do you still have the web address? At any rate, all you need to do is use a small jeweler's screwdriver to peel back the rubber coating on the top of the tube above the Bear brand name on the end plate. There you will find a small, slotted screw head. It won't take much of a turn in one direction or another. I did at night in my back yard and I used a tripod mount to steady the binoculars: focus on a star or planet and make a mental note of the double vision. Turn the adjustment screw 1/4 turn in on direction, and go back to the same object and note how the view has changed. This will give you an idea as to how sensitive the screw adjustment is. Now just go back or forward in 1/8 turn increments until you get it. You can work both sides too if they are really bad. Mine collimated in about ten minutes. Joe Borgione
Chuck Hards wrote
Whoever the Bears belong to should recollimate them. It's easy. Joe Borgione recollimated his, perhaps he could post his experience. Bruce Grim did also.