Help. Helios lightquest hr 10x50

[Richard29]

Hello, may i ask if this is normal? I bought helios lightquest hr 10x50 when i received it left lens end barrel is a bit loose. Is it removable?? 

[Ricochet]

I have the 16x70 and have noticed the same. It appears to just be a push fit decorative cover unconnected to the lens cell so there is no problem with any looseness. As it is plastic it will not expand and contract at the same rate as the binocular body with temperature change so on mine it is not always loose and sometimes does require a small amount of force to confirm that yes, it really does rotate. As far as I know it is not designed to be removable, there is probably a small plastic ridge holding it in position and you would have to be very careful removing it to do so without damage. 

[Richard29]

Thanks for the answer ricochet, im new to this hobby, little idea about my binos.  Anyway thank you again it is very helpful👍👍

[Ricochet]

39 minutes ago, Richard29 said:

Thanks for the answer ricochet, im new to this hobby, little idea about my binos.  Anyway thank you again it is very helpful👍👍

No worries, you have bought some very nice binoculars for someone who is new to the hobby. I think they would be the only pair of 10x50 binoculars you may ever need for astronomy.

[Richard29]

Yes im very excited to use these next week. It should be clear sky on monday and tuesday , according to weather forecast😅

I also bought celestron g2 for my son we will start our stargazing together.😊