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sleek
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Posted: September/23/2008 at 04:30 |
I got this Sirius brand Binoculars from estate sale.
This has following specs
7.5X 15x40 wide angle zoom. 336ft at 1000yds. It's manufactured by JB22.
I googled but couldn't find one instance of this brand name. Can anyone help me with finding approx value of this binoculars.
Thanks a lot.
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cyborg
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I can only find that name on one other binocular. that's on trademe.com. There isn't any real info about them that I have been able to find out side of a chinese connection, nothing info wise there either.
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Thanks for trying.
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cyborg
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You are most welcome. I am sorry that I couldn't find more.
Welcome to Optics Talk.
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Maybe this will help.
Japanese Manufacturer's Codes for Optical Products.
Most Japanese binoculars from the 1960s and several decades later carry one or two tiny marks on the body, about 2 mm in height, frequently adjacent to the hinge axis on the rear, between the objectives. 'JB' and two or three digits identifies the manufacturer of the finished binocular, and 'JE' identifies the maker of the body. The J symbol has a small horizontal line extending from the middle of the J, and is explained in a pamphlet from the Japan Binoculars Export Promotion Association, _'63 Binoculars From Japan_. "Combining the letters L and J (standing for Light Machinery of Japan)......on the shoulder hinges or support strut of all approved binoculars manufactured in Japan since November 1959." The JBEPA had their US office in the Japan Trade Center, 393 Fifth Ave, NY. This list was obtained by Bill Beacom, who arranged for its translation, and converted to electronic form by Fred Schwartzman. A second, later, list added further companies; the earlier list used 'Kogaku' and the later list used 'Optical'. No dates are available for either list. We are looking for the manufacturers represented by the missing numbers 65, 66, and 209. ============= Checkup On Quality - JAPANESE BINOCULAR INSPECTION INSTITUTE Binoculars from Japan are rigidly inspected to make sure that every component is of top quality and that all mechanisms are in perfect working order. All optical products that have passed these rigorous standards are tagged “PASSED” by the Government’s Japan Telescopes Inspection Institute. The JL mark: Only those binocular and optical manufacturers meeting Japan’s Government standards of inspection and quality may use the authorized JL symbol. This symbol accompanied by the letter “E” or “B” and the number of the respective manufacturer is engraved on the objective-end hinge or on the cover plate. The letter “E” designating the metalwork manufacturer is engraved on the right and the letter “B” designating the manufacturer of the finished product is on the left. “PASSED” labels. This oval silver paper label marked “JTII” certifies that binoculars have complied with the export standards of the Japan Telescopes Inspection Institute. It is usually found on the axle of the binoculars. ----- The quality of the JB marked products are rechecked by the Institute for items that are exported. This rigorous Government system insures that only top quality binoculars are exported from Japan. Know your dealer. Your final check on a quality pair of binoculars is your faith and reliance in your dealer. A reputable dealer will stand behind his optical products. ===================== Below are two lists, one in numeric order and the second in alphabetic order. JB 1 Toa Kogaku Co.Ltd., Tokyo JB 2 Katsuma Kogaku Kikai Co.Ltd. JB 3 Toei Kogaku Seisakujo Co.Ltd. JB 4 Toei Kogaku Co. Ltd., Hatogaya-Shi JB 5 Meiji Seiko Co. Ltd. JB 6 Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd., Tokyo. JB 7 Nippon Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd. JB 8 Fuji Sbashin Koki Co. Ltd. JB 9 Sato Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd. JB 10 Toko Seiki Co. Ltd. JB 11 Omiya Kogaku Kikai Seisalcujo, Tokyo JB 12 Orora Kogaku Co. Ltd. - Aurora Kogaku Co. Ltd. JB 14 Ueta Seiki Co. Ltd. JB 15 Tokyo Oputikaru Co. Ltd.- Tokyo Optical Co. Ltd. JB 16 Sankei Koki Seisakujo Inc. JB 17 Otake Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd., Tokyo JB 18 Tokyo Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd. JB 19 FujiKogeisha Co. Ltd. JB 20 Mitsui Koki Seisakujo Co. Ltd. JB 21 Kokisha Co. Ltd., Tokyo JB 22 Itabashi Kogaku Kikai Seisakujo Inc.,Tokyo JB 23 Ishii Kogaku Co. Ltd.,Yokohama JB 24 Ichikawa Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd.,Tokyo JB 25 Zuiho Kogaku Seiki Co. Ltd., Tokyo JB 26 Futaba Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd. JB 27 Sanyo Koki Co. Ltd. JB 28 Fuji Seinñtsukiki Seisakujo. Inc. JB 29 Meikosha Inc. JB 30 Kofu Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd. JB 31 Muraki Koko Co. Ltd. JB 32 Miyako Seiki Co. Ltd. JB 33 Teito Koki Co. Ltd. JB 34 Musashi Kogaku Co. Ltd. JB 35 Raito Koki Seisakujo Co. Ltd. - Lite Koki Seisakujo Co. Ltd. JB 36 Jiyama Seiko Co. JB 37 Yoshinon Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd. JB 38 Nakabishi Kogaku Inc. JB 39 Josei Koki Inc. JB 40 Mutsu Koki Inc. JB 41 Shinsei Kogaku Seiki Co. Ltd. JB 42 Nippon Garasu Kogyo Co. Ltd. Takinokawa Syuchojo JB 43 Tozaki Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd. JB 44 likura Kogaku Seisakujo Inc. JB 45 Taisei Kogaku Kogyo Co; Ltd. JB 45 Tamron Co., Ltd., Tokyo JB 46 Otsuka Kogaku Co. Ltd., Tokyo JB 47 Tokuhiro Koki Seisakusho Inc., Tokyo JB 48 Kazusa Koki Seisakujo Inc. JB 49 Sankyo Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd. JB 50 Tanaka Koki Seisakujo. Inc. JB 51 Yoshimoto Kogaku Co. Ltd. JB 52 Kanto Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd. JB 53 Inoue Koki Seisakujo Inc. JB 54 Suzuki Kogaku Seiki Co. Ltd. JB 55 Enshu Kogaku Seiki Co. Ltd.,Tokyo. JB 56 Hiyoshi Kogaku Co. Ltd. JB 57 Oji Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd. JB 58 Ryuko Seisakujo JB 59 Mitsui Kogaku Seisakujo JB 60 Akebono Optical, Tokyo JB 60 Wakaba Koki Seisakujo Inc. JB 61 Meiho Kogaku Seisakujo Inc. JB 62 Oshiro Kogaku Co. Ltd. JB 63 Ofuna Kogaku Kogyo Co. Ltd. JB 64 Kobayashi Kogaku Scisakitjo. Inc. JB 65 JB 66 JB 67 Esaka Kogaku JB 68 Sono Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd. JB 69 Akebono Kogaku Kogyo Co JB 70 Sugamo Kogaku Seisakujo JB 71 Toho Koki Co. Ltd., Tokyo JB 72 Rubina Koki Co. Ltd. JB 73 Tsuchida Kogaku Seisakujo. JB 74 Omori Sogo Kogaku Kogyo JB 75 Seki Kogaku Kikai Co. Ltd. JB 76 Izumi Seiki Seisakujo. Inc. JB 77 Koronbia Kogaku Co. Ltd. – Columbia Kogaku Co. JB 78 Kuribayashi Kogaku Seisakujo JB 79 Furukawa Kogaku Seisakujo JB 80 |
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Good job!!!!!!
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TY sir.
I might have a little more when I do more digging. I think I know someone who has some sirius's "I think". I'll see what they know about them. I just know the one's he has are 33+ years old but maybe he can remember something about them.
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That would be real nice of you to find more info.
Can you tell me how much this might be of value(approx).
Iam total newbie of binoculars. Thanks again.
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budperm
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Now I've done it!!!!
You guys hooked me good!!!
Unfortunately I wear eyeglasses so the extreme Wide Angle models are out.
Given that what WA binos have SOME eye relief so the eyeglass wearer can use them?
I've already started canvasing eBay and my first buy is a:
Sears 7X50mm Binoculars Model 473.25130 delivered for $15.80
It looks prestine!
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How much eye relief does an old Bushy Rangemaster have?
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They sell for around $30 on internet auction websites. You can find it on eBay for example.
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I prefer Porro prism binoculars especially those made in Japan. (i.e. Minox BD 10x44 BP) 8>)
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