On 22/11/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
Pop Quiz:
1) Do you actually worry about the dirt level in your cameras?
Nope. If I don't see any muck or hair in the VF, I panic. I bought a kit
for adding muck and hair to the camera. It's called a cat.
2) When you clean your camera,
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Subject: Re: cleaning mirrors (was cleaning focusing screen)
On 22 Nov 2004 at 21:21, William Robb wrote:
Good point. I haven't decided myself which is more worthy of concern.
I have only cleaned the sensor on my istD a couple of times too. both
times with canned air. I just can't bring
Hi folks,
Thanks VERY much for your help in answering my questions!
Hugo.
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the screens without damage I'd be all set!
Don
-Original Message-
From: Bob Blakely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 8:37 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism
Obsessive-Compulsive Disease (OCD)
I'm not saying you can't
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist
Subject: Re: cleaning mirrors (was cleaning focusing screen)
For cleaning the sensor I use an ear syringe. It's sterile when
bought, so I keep it in the original box when not in use. So far,
it has generated enough air to clean the sensor when
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism
Sorry Bob, I couldn't resist the wise crack! ;-)
I have however cleaned a number of mirrors,
I buy a lot of as is or for parts/repair
35's and some are unbelievably filthy.
The method I've used is this:
1. Tease the end of several
Message-
From: jayers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 12:06 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism
I have noticed references to Windex glass cleaner, and it is my
understanding that ammonia which is in Windex is corrosive
by Film Tools. Jonathan
-Original Message-
From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 1:20 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism
Windex used to advertise With Amonia D, I
remember it used to smell like ammonia too
Hello dear people,
I'm currently doing a long postponed job, namely exchanging focusing
screens between two MX-es. Reasons for postponing are of course the
trickiness of the procedure. I know of some of the dangers of touching
the screens and such. With pentaprisms I have none experience
- Original Message -
From: Hugo Kok
Subject: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism
Hello dear people,
tale of woe snipped
Anyway, Hope you guys have some ideas.
Try drying the bottom of the prism with a cottom swab (Q-Tip). You
might leave a few strands of cotton on the prism
If you can see the dust through the viewfinder without the focus screen, it
is on the bottom side of the pentaprism. You may use lens tissue with pure
isopropyl alcohol to clean it gently. As to the plastic focus screen, never
ever use brush or wipe it with anything dry (even a soft brush will
Bob's OCD recommendations for cleaning bottom of MX pentaprism, screen, and
mirror box:
1.Wash your hands. You're not a good OC if you don't.
2.DO NOT TOUCH THE MIRROR! It's a first surface mirror (Al is on top)
and can be easily ruined.
3.Remove screen using proper tool, carefully
Bob, What's an OCD?
And..
Is it OK to touch the mirror when doing this?
Don (Running and ducking!)
-Original Message-
From: Bob Blakely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 7:14 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism
I have cleaned mirrors with lens cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth
when necessary. (I cleaned the mirror in my *ist D last week.) I apply
only very gentle pressure and avoid unnecessary contact. I've never
seen any negative effect.
Paul
On Nov 22, 2004, at 8:14 PM, Bob Blakely wrote:
Subject: Re: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism
I have cleaned mirrors with lens cleaning fluid and a microfiber
cloth when necessary. (I cleaned the mirror in my *ist D last week.)
I apply only very gentle pressure and avoid unnecessary contact. I've
never seen any negative effect.
My concern
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist
Subject: Re: cleaning mirrors (was cleaning focusing screen)
I'm concerned that they'll end up on the senosr.
Good point. I haven't decided myself which is more worthy of concern.
I have only cleaned the sensor on my istD a couple of times too
to the microfiber cloth. In any case, my camera is still
working fine. I guess that's all that counts.
Paul
On Nov 22, 2004, at 10:21 PM, William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist
Subject: Re: cleaning mirrors (was cleaning focusing screen)
I'm concerned that they'll end up
- Original Message -
From: Bob Blakely
Subject: Re: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism
Bob's OCD recommendations for cleaning bottom of MX pentaprism,
screen, and mirror box:
one of the better posts I have read on this forum snipped.
To add to the do not touch the mirror thing
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist
Subject: Re: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism
I have cleaned mirrors with lens cleaning fluid and a microfiber
cloth when necessary. (I cleaned the mirror in my *ist D last week.)
I apply only very gentle pressure and avoid unnecessary
:14 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism
Bob's OCD recommendations for cleaning bottom of MX pentaprism,
screen, and
mirror box:
1.Wash your hands. You're not a good OC if you don't.
2.DO NOT TOUCH THE MIRROR! It's a first surface mirror (Al is on top
On 22 Nov 2004 at 21:21, William Robb wrote:
Good point. I haven't decided myself which is more worthy of concern.
I have only cleaned the sensor on my istD a couple of times too. both
times with canned air. I just can't bring myself to spend a hundred
bucks on a cleaning kit.
Just buy
Hi, gang
The SC-69 screen on my LX has a lot of dirt.
How can I clean it without damage?
Regards
AG
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