"Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" wrote: > > Devon Derksen wrote: > > > > Peter K wrote: > > --snip > > You can also try Windex as ammonia should lossen the > > oil and a cloth to remove it. Neither will hurt the glass. > > --snip > > > > I was under the impression that the glass was not the concern but the > > multi-coating layers which might be damaged by harsh cleaning > > agents. Is > > this true for lenses but not filters or was I simply misinformed? > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Cleaing agents like detergents perhaps. But windex is predominantly > Ammonia. > This does not cause any harm to coating on lenses or filters. Constant > use of water will eventually cause deterioration. Kodak's own lens > cleaning liquid is ammonia based which is safe for plastic lens elements. > Alcohol will destroy the plastic. > You can use alcohol, acetone, etc. With acetone the paint will come off and > > the plastic will ruin but the coatings will not be a problem. > > Peter K
Good information, Peter. Personally, I Puff, Huff and wipe with a micro fiber cleaning cloth. Except for my 500 f/4 which I use a Beach Towel. :>) Ray Amos -- All outgoing mail is Virus scanned by Norton 2002 Anti Virus * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
