Switching XS lenses

[kronin323]

I always enjoy buttoning up my Mars, especially the part where i slip trying to put on the c clip, and the pliers gouge my brand new BI lenses. That was a good time.

Amen to that one!!!

 

[discostu]

Thanks for the reminder! I've a new set of BI's to go in my Mars and I'm not relishing that either !

 

[XMetalAddict]

I have only had to remove lenses from an XS once and it was a bit of a challenge. I am weary of forcing things too much (working on microscopes) and not having that much experience with removing/mounting lenses I am not too comfortable with bending them. It always makes me wince when I see the the guy at the opticians pop lenses in and out of a frame.

The XS rim inside the orbital had spacers/ gaskets to prevent the lenses from moving. Maybe these stick to the lense a bit wedging them a in place.

 

[discostu]

Thanks for the info on that and I will check there's nothing in there next time I swap out.
Cheers

 

[Carrera1963]

Thanks for the info on that and I will check there's nothing in there next time I swap out.
Cheers

The gaskets are supposed to be in there on XS!

 

[XMetalAddict]

Thanks for the info on that and I will check there's nothing in there next time I swap out.
Cheers

Just to echo @Carrera1963, these were put there during manufacturing. My guess is that this is another evolution in the X Metal line to compensate for the slight manufacturing differences during the casting process.

People have already mentioned using a similar approach with earlier models using tape inside the orbitals to prevent the lenses rattling around.

 

[kronin323]

Just to echo @Carrera1963, these were put there during manufacturing. My guess is that this is another evolution in the X Metal line to compensate for the slight manufacturing differences during the casting process.

People have already mentioned using a similar approach with earlier models using tape inside the orbitals to prevent the lenses rattling around.

Correct.

 

[dingo ate my baby]

I agree They are pain to swap out ..

 

[discostu]

Just to echo @Carrera1963, these were put there during manufacturing. My guess is that this is another evolution in the X Metal line to compensate for the slight manufacturing differences during the casting process.

People have already mentioned using a similar approach with earlier models using tape inside the orbitals to prevent the lenses rattling around.

Yes, I remember previous discussion on this subject. I did not feel around in there and neither did anything fall out but I will check on my next attempt at a swap.

 

[XMetalAddict]

Yes, I remember previous discussion on this subject. I did not feel around in there and neither did anything fall out but I will check on my next attempt at a swap.

It could be they added them as required and yours did not need any. That could invalidate my theory that these make removal a little more difficult LOL.