Trinovid 10x25

[Fernando Kneese]

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Which is the best way to clean the Trinovid 10x25 lenses ?

Externally and internally.

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[Anbaric]

Externally, I use a rocket blower and inspection to make sure there's no grit, then Zeiss wipes (the kind with alcohol):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ZEISS-Lens-Wipes-Pack-200/dp/B00IKGH2TI

Internally, I'd get them serviced professionally.

[Fernando Kneese]

Anbaric, thank you !
I will send the Trinovid for an internal cleaning.
Unfortunately there is no longer a Leica Service in Brazil, therefore I will have to send it abroad.
Do you have any idea how much this cleaning service will cost ?
Have you ever used Leica's support in London ?
Best regards. 

[TomB_tx]

Depending on when it was made and purchased a Trinovid may have a lifetime warranty. Worth checking...

[Fernando Kneese]

Thank you, TomB_tx !
I bought this Trinovid in the 80's. I am trying to find the Warranty Card, as I suppose it is a 40 year warranty.
Best regards.

[Anbaric]

22 hours ago, Fernando Kneese said:

Anbaric, thank you !
I will send the Trinovid for an internal cleaning.
Unfortunately there is no longer a Leica Service in Brazil, therefore I will have to send it abroad.
Do you have any idea how much this cleaning service will cost ?
Have you ever used Leica's support in London ?
Best regards. 

I've only used Leica's sports optics support in the UK for small things, like buying a replacement case (surprisingly cheap by Leica standards). They were very helpful. But mine haven't needed internal cleaning, so I don't know how much that would cost. If your warranty doesn't work out, you might want to look for an independent service centre. One good place to ask for any binocular advice is this forum:

https://www.birdforum.net/forums/binoculars.112/