Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/03
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>"David W. Almy" <dalmy@mindspring.com> wrote:
>> The finest glass in the world is of little value if it's covered with
>> dust, dirt and fingerprints. Yet I'm loathe to clean my lenses, in part
>> for fear of damaging the coatings.
>> What is the best way to clean a Leica lens? I'm looking for brand name
>> recommendations and the best technique. Any suggestions?
Jack Campin wrote:
>Opticlean. This stuff is a UK product introduced a few years ago; I don't
>know if it's made it to the US yet. It's a polymer film that you apply in
>a syrupy solution with a small brush like nail varnish. Let it dry, then
>press a sticky tab hard down onto it and use that as a "handle" to peel it
>off. It takes the dirt with it. No rubbing at all, brilliant result.
>Fairly expensive but worth it.
Not entirely wishing to contradict a fellow Scot, there ain't too much
wrong with bad breath and a chamois leather. Alternatively get a UV filter.
I rushed out this afternoon to buy USD10.00 of UV filter to protect rather
more than that in terms of 85/1.8 (classic/mint) Nikkor (sorry, off-topic,
but the principle's the same). I'd never dream of using fluids on any lens
unless recommended.
Sting in the tail, what do Leitz themselves recommend you do when you've
left your thumbprint on the lens??
Slan
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