Problems w/ new 20x80 Skymaster binos

I just received 20x80 Celestron Skymaster binoculars. I have left them outside for all of Monday Night Football and the objectives are dewed up. That may be normal if the dew occurs on the outside of the lens but this is on the inside part with absolutely no dew on the outside. The views are quite dim and my Stellarvue 10x50 binos easily show crisper and brighter images. These are brand new and were received today at work. Should I return for another pair? I assume this is not normal since I haven't had problems like this with any of my telescopes or binoculars. Another issue is the carry case that the binos came in had mold inside of it! The binocular body itself was not in perfect condition either with some white stuff on it and a small scuff. I would just let this pass if viewing was good or even decent. This is very disappointing. I guess I should have purchased the Oberwerks deluxe 20x80's but I couldn't buy the tripod right away and 8lbs is a little heavy to hand hold. Can somebody tell me if I am correct in my assessment that these are most likely defective? I was hoping these binos were Japanese made but since the price was only $245 I knew they would be Chinese. Adorama should accept an exchange, right? Thanks for input.

Put them under a lamp and dry the dew immediately! If you wait too long they will possibly mildem and be ruined. Leave them under the lamp for atleast 24 hours. Do not have them too close to the lamp and let them get hot, they just need to get warm and stay that way for 24 hour or more. The moisture was in the air inside the Binos and when dew point was reached it condensed. This is normal, especially if it was humid during transport to you. This happens with EPs to and have been responsible for many a ruined piece. By drying them completely it should be fine. This is something youjust have to be careful about. Not a bad idea to keep them in a dry place or in a box with a drying agent.
Floyd

Don,

Personally I would not accept the Celestron binos the way they are. I have 20X80 and 25X100 binos from Burgess, Orion and ProOptics and this has not happen to me. My astro binos do collect dew on the OUTSIDE but I would be alarmed if they start collecting on the inside. Floyed's cure may work for you but why should you have to do that with a brand new pair when there are many others available in the same price range? I would return them to Adorama and request a refund.

Consider the Oberwerk 20X80 STANDARD model if you don't want the bulk of the deluxe. The Oberwerk 80mm standard model has the same optics at half the weight. The 20X80 LW is even lighter at 3.6 lbs. There is a detailed review of the Oberwerk 80mm LW on CN. You'll get first class customer support from Kevin B if ever have a problem with your Obwerwerks. I usually get a reply to my email within a few hours. He will pay for return freight too if you need warrenty exchange.

Erik D