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Nikon RifleHunter 550 I have lost my battery cover. I need to order a replacement.

Hi i can help with that, simply just try to go into the cams settings then reseting the focus for the magnifying lens inside the system.

contact me and I will help you. Bart [email protected]

You'll need to contact Nikon. The reticule is fixed inside the tube and should not be moving. If your reticule has shifted then it's a defect.

You can contact Nikon's repair service at 1-800-Nikon US (1-800-645-6687) or check our their website here.

Hi,

This is a common problem on these rangefinders. If your range finder has a mode button and a power/range button try holding both of these buttons down at the same time for about 20-30 seconds. this acts a "reset" option on some of the Nikon rangefinders.Unless you need to send it to repair to Nikon. The charge would be around $175. So, the ball is in your court whether to get it repaired or buy a replacement.

Let me know,if needed further assistance.

Hope i helped you.

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First of all, measure the new battery voltage, just to make sure it's charged.
Someone in a blog mentioned sometimes you can reset the unit by pressing the on and mode buttons simultaneously, for 30 seconds, so you might try that first.
Second thing to check is that the battery terminals, both on the new batteries, and the terminals inside the camera, are clean. Use a qtip and alcohol or a pencil eraser. Terminals and contacts oxidize over time, mainly due to humidity and condensation. Other than the battery contacts, you could be having a switch or any other electrical contact problem inside the unit. Which means, it will have to be disassembled to be fixed. These are precise, compact devices and I wouldn't recommend self repair. Other than lightly bumping it while holding the on switch, I wouldn't try anything beyond that.
You can take it to a local camera repair shop, or contact Nikon for an estimate- here's their site:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Service-And-Support/index.page
Good luck, and hope this helps.

The rear lens may have to adjusted for focus at this magnification. If you adjust it at this setting it may be better in focus in the lower settings for you.

These optics require special tools to not only dismantle the Binoculars but to realign the components after the repair has been made. I would suggest strongly not attempting this repair yourself without knowledge of how it works or the tools. Unfortunately these should go to a Nikon repair depot for service/repair.

You can contact Nikon at 800-645-6687
Thomas E. Kuenzli
Eagle Optics
2120 W. Greenview Dr.
Middleton, WI 53562
(800) 289-1132

Hi Bob,

You'll need to call Nikon and likely send your binoculars to their repair facility in Torrence, CA.
Nikon's phone number is 1-800-645-6687. This type of repair should be covered under their no-fault repair/replacement policy.

Best Regards,

Ben Lizdas

Sales Manager
Eagle Optics
www.eagleoptics.com

Sorry there is no way to reset the rangefinder. You will need to call

Nikon Technical Support

8AM - 2AM (Eastern)
7 days a week

1-800-Nikon-US
1-800-645-6687

Here is a link to where you can download the manual
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14383/~/nikon-riflescope-instruction-manuals
Hope it was helpful?

They are out of collimation, probably because one of the prisms has shifted due to a knock.

FixYa did not replace your friend's binoculars- this site just gives advice and has no connection with manufacturers or retailers. You should contact the manufacturer or perhaps the place you bought them.

It sounds like they are out of alignment. You'll need to contact Nikon for service.
Their contact number is 1-800-645-6687.
Best Regards,
Ben Lizdas
Sales Manager
Eagle Optics
1-800-289-112

Most of the time a scope that creeps off its zero, has a loose mount screw and or loose mounting ring. Check the mounts all screws. Some times the opposite is true. The mounts are to tight and in a bind. Then during firing the receiver heats up an tweaks the scope enough to cause creep. If the scope is always on zero when cold and creeps off after a few shots, she is in a bind. Make all adjustments to the scope base and rings with a cold gun. Loosen the front ring screws first then re-tighten then loosen the rear doing the same. Then try and re-zero the gun. If the gun never comes back to zero, you end one day shooting hi to the right and try again the next day shooting in the same spot try to re-tighten all screws. Screws from mount to gun then scope rings to scope body.

i can't get my new 440 range finder to power on! changed batteries 3 times

Sorry but your out of luck with that combination. Nikon only made SLR adapters for their Fieldscope line of spotters, none for the Sky and Earth series. The camera adapters are very proprietary so you won't be able to use another manufacturer's SLR adapter to solve this one.
Best Regards,
Ben Lizdas
Sales Manger
Eagle Optics
www.eagleoptics.com

I would recommend you give Nikon a call. You can reach them in the US at 1-800-645-6687. This may be covered under their current No Fault Policy, in which case it shouldn't cost more than $10 to get them repaired or replaced.
Best Regards,
Ben

Ben Lizdas
Sales Manager
Eagle Optics
www.eagleoptics.com

Common problem with binoculars after a knock. One of the prisms has shifted, putting them out of collimation (alignment). If they are very high quality or collectible they might be worth fixing. It is likely to be expensive. I have done a few pair myself, but only when it was uneconomic to have it done professionally (I have ruined a few too).

First you must focus the left eye on a given object with the center focus wheel. Once the left eye is sharp while looking at the same object adjust the right eye to be as sharp as possible. The right eye diopter is only meant to adjust for the small differences between the eyes.
Thomas E. Kuenzli Eagle Optics (800) 289-1132