Re: [Leica] Lens Cleaning

[John <bosjohn@mediaone.net>]

Ted Grant wrote:
> 
> Austin wrote:
> 
> <<<<[Austin] Thanks for the URL....  Any suggestion on what is the best lens
> cleaning cloth, and where to get it?  I really do hate the lens tissue,
> it, as the 'article' says, is hard and I can only guess, abrasive.>>>>>
> 
> aaaaaaaaaaaah the old lens cleaning story! ;)
> 
> OK Guys this is the old campaigner with the lens cleaning item of the real
> world.  I know the old timers have been holding their breath (maybe nose)
> :) for me to post this for new folks. :)
> 
> Look all you new guys and gals, well I don't know much about the material
> in ladies underpants, however, I'm well acquainted to that of the guys.
> 
> Look, lens cleaning cloth only has to be soft and spit clean, therefore
> every day you wear your cotton underwear you are producing the finest lens
> cleaning material in the world. They're not hand made, they're, "BOTTOM
> MADE!" :)
> 
> You sit on them , they become softer and thinner and finally you're ready
> to throw them away. Instead of that, recycle!  After washing of course,
> take a pair of scissors, cut out the biggest bottom part piece you can,
> Voila! the world's finest lens cleaning cloth!  Breath on your lens and
> circular rub it clean.
> 
> Oh yes, please don't come back and tell me this will ruin your lens unless
> you've done it regularly for close to 40 years on all kinds of lenses from
> Speed Graphic to Minilux, Noctilux, Summilux and Aspherical. And nary a
> scratch or skritch!
> 
> Would I lie to you guys and gals? Not on your life. You want good cheap
> lens cleaning cloth? Now you know the easiest way.
> 
> Thank you, I knew you'd appreciate that.
> Your welcome, any time. :)
> 
> ted
> 
> Ted Grant
> This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler.
> http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant
Which kind work best? B.V.Ds, jockeys, boxers, briefs. German made briefs?
John