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    Posted: January/30/2011 at 10:07
Anybody know how and if it has eyepiece focus. It does not appear to have a focus lock ring.  ThanxLoco
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tahqua Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/30/2011 at 11:54
You can contact H.E. Gibbs in Amsterdam, NY. They do custom work on old B&L optics.
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thank you--i thought someone here had the answer
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The B&L Balvar8A has eye piece focus.  Most I have seen have etched tapered cross hairs.  They also often have a bunch of fuzz in them which I believe is from the flocking that is used on the inside of the tube.  Great optics though.  I have several older B&Ls, including an 8A.  I hope this helps.
 
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