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The 50mm objectives of a vintage 7x50 binocular were replaced with 90mm objectives. This resulted
in an 18x90 binocular with a 5mm exit pupil and a 2.8degree Tfov. Views are “comfortable” and the
effort, in my opinion, resulted in a fine terrestrial binocular. The total cost was about $300 and, of
course, there is little or no resale value to show for the effort. Prior to starting, check with Surplus Shed
for the availability of the 90mm D. / 500mm Fl. objectives.
http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/category/achromats_4.html
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/search/SearchKey.asp?itemTitle=binoculars&catid=0&sellerID=all&closed=no&min
Price=&maxPrice=&sortBy=itemEndTime&SortOrder=a&showthumbs=on
http://shop.ebay.com/items/__selsi-
binoculars_W0QQLHQ5fAuctionZ1QQ_nkwZselsiQ20binocularsQQQ5ftrkparmsZ39Q253A2Q257C66Q253A2Q
257C65Q253A1QQ_dmdZ1QQ_fromfsbZQQ_sopZ1QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQ_vcZ1
In addition, it is strongly recommended to obtain and review a copy of “Choosing, Using & Repairing
Binoculars” by J. W. Seyfried.
http://www.universityoptics.com/books.html
Ensure that your Selsi functions as intended. The images should be clear, crisp, bright and, most
important, merged. The mechanics should be smooth and firm. If not then follow the instructions in
Mr. Seyfried’s book and return the Selsi to its original condition. This is not difficult if you work
slowly, cautiously and gently.
When you are satisfied with the operation of the Selsi remove their objectives assemblies. (Remove the
retaining rings with a spanner wrench. As an alternative, notch the side of a small metal paint scraper
with a Dremel cut off wheel so that the notched metal inserts into and just spans the retaining ring.
Then firmly push into the retaining ring slots and twist.)
Now- as pictured, the 58mm (male) ends of the 58mm to 55mm macro coupler rings (see parts list #1)
are threaded into the empty binocular
objective cells. The 55mm (male) end
protrudes.
(The choice of this particular Selsi is
based, in part, upon compatibility with
the macro coupler ring 58mm threads.)
– as pictured, the internal 3in. ends of 4in. to 3in. PVC schedule 20 reducers were enlarged using a
Dremel with a sanding attachment
(about 2mm.removed) to just accept
press fitted 82mm to 72mm. step down
rings (see parts list #3) which were
then carefully and squarely epoxied
(sp?) in place
Parts list:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=0&shs=macro+coupler&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=des
c&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2Fproductlist.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=20&Go.y=7
B&H # GBMC5558 - $7.95 each
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/0/Stepping_Adapter_Rings.html/shs/step+down+ring/mnp/0.0/m
xp/0.0/sortDrop/Price%3A+Low+to+High/pn/3
B&H # GBSDR7255 - $9.95 each
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/0/Step_Down_Rings.html/shs/step+down+ring/mnp/0.0/mxp/0.0
/sortDrop/Price%3A+Low+to+High/pn/6
B&H # GBSDR8272 - $19.95 each
http://www.agenaastro.com/3-5-Antares-Cradle-Rings-p/pama-an-cr3.5.htm
$34 / pair
http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/category/achromats_4.html
$60 each
The above information is copyrighted © by William C. Blunk and Howard Rose Nov. 10, 2008 for
individual use only and may not be copied for other than individual use or distributed, either for free or
sold, without permission.