I have vivitar binoculars about 20 years old, there is a crack in one of the lenses. Like to find out how to get fixed. I do not mind paying.

I have had a similar experience with Bushnell(NOT Vivitar). I called them and they offered to replace/repair them for a shipping/handling charge. If I remember correctly it was between $15 and $20. After pricing new ones, this seemed like a good resolution. I sent them in(my cost) with a check for their S & H. A few weeks later I had new ones from the manufacturer. I think there were a few years when the industry was using a "special armor coating" which turned sticky after a number of years.

If you're willing to settle for a free download instead of buying a CD, you can go here and then click on the "Vivitar Experience Software" link. You can also download a copy of the manual from the same page.

Hello :

Here is the full address of a VIVITAR soppurt in UAE :

Business Name: ME (Vivitar)
Jebel Ali
Jafza
Free Zone : Jebel Ali Free Zone
Products / Service : Trading in Cameras, Binoculars, Lenses and Projectors.
Address : Jebel Ali, Dubai (POBox: 61171)
Established Year :
Tel: 04-8833730
Fax: 04-8833731
WebSite:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Imran Jaffar, Imran Jaffar
City : Jebel Ali

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any best buy or computer store should be able get you one if you bring the binoculars in

ocular lense wich is usually smaller is the cloest to your eye, then spacer, then field lense, then lock ring gl...larry 15088331232 curves face each other

have repaired many in the past. what lense is cracked...larry..5088331232

The East German Notarems were a little fragile when compared to their West German counterparts. They didn't require too much of a knock to get them out of alignment. To collimate them you need a device called a collimator and its not something you do at home. The Notarem is not an easy unit to take apart. It has a unique locking dioptre ring that is mated with the central focus.

They are definately worth fixing. Not cheap but then again they are not a cheap binocular. You should consult an optical shop in the country where you live. They may know of someone who can fix this. If you are in the UK or don't mind sending the binoculars for repair Kay Optical in the UK has an enviable reputation for repairing old binoculars.

Ask at http://manualfox.com/driver.htm
They will find any Vivitar driver!

sorry to be the bearer of bad news but when you buy a mass production product this is what happens. now you have to find someone who can repair them. of course a few people can. but is it worth the while for them to work on it....no....shipping etc. would cost more than the price you paid. sorry [email protected]

On the whole, I'd advise against dismantling binoculars yourself. Unlike most other optical devices, alignement is really important because you need to feed the same image into both eyes. If you're going to end up paying someone to realign the instrument, you might as well get them to do the cleaning at the same time. A.