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July 31st 04, 04:58 AM
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Cleaning 35mm camera
I have a Vivitar XV-1 35mm camera that I just found in storage. I've taken a
few pics with it and it still works great. Problem is with the view finder. Over the years it has collected some dust inside and it makes it difficult to focus, especially so with a zoom lens attached. Is there a way that I can clean the inside without messing anything up or would it be best to let a professional do it for me? I have looked for a way to do this, but it looks like I'd have to take the camera apart to be able to clean the prism. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mark 
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July 31st 04, 08:53 AM
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Cleaning 35mm camera
are you sure its the prism and not the focusing screen in most cases its the
focusing screen -- All outgoing emails are scanned with Norton Antivirus 2003 "Mark Bozzell" wrote in message news  NEOc.1219$aR2.431@okepread04...I have a Vivitar XV-1 35mm camera that I just found in storage. I've taken a few pics with it and it still works great. Problem is with the view finder. Over the years it has collected some dust inside and it makes it difficult to focus, especially so with a zoom lens attached. Is there a way that I can clean the inside without messing anything up or would it be best to let a professional do it for me? I have looked for a way to do this, but it looks like I'd have to take the camera apart to be able to clean the prism. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mark
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July 31st 04, 08:53 AM
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Cleaning 35mm camera
are you sure its the prism and not the focusing screen in most cases its the
focusing screen -- All outgoing emails are scanned with Norton Antivirus 2003 "Mark Bozzell" wrote in message news NEOc.1219$aR2.431@okepread04...I have a Vivitar XV-1 35mm camera that I just found in storage. I've taken a few pics with it and it still works great. Problem is with the view finder. Over the years it has collected some dust inside and it makes it difficult to focus, especially so with a zoom lens attached. Is there a way that I can clean the inside without messing anything up or would it be best to let a professional do it for me? I have looked for a way to do this, but it looks like I'd have to take the camera apart to be able to clean the prism. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mark
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July 31st 04, 08:53 AM
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Cleaning 35mm camera
are you sure its the prism and not the focusing screen in most cases its the
focusing screen -- All outgoing emails are scanned with Norton Antivirus 2003 "Mark Bozzell" wrote in message news NEOc.1219$aR2.431@okepread04...I have a Vivitar XV-1 35mm camera that I just found in storage. I've taken a few pics with it and it still works great. Problem is with the view finder. Over the years it has collected some dust inside and it makes it difficult to focus, especially so with a zoom lens attached. Is there a way that I can clean the inside without messing anything up or would it be best to let a professional do it for me? I have looked for a way to do this, but it looks like I'd have to take the camera apart to be able to clean the prism. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mark
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July 31st 04, 02:21 PM
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Cleaning 35mm camera
Mark Bozzell wrote:
I have a Vivitar XV-1 35mm camera that I just found in storage. I've taken a few pics with it and it still works great. Problem is with the view finder. Over the years it has collected some dust inside and it makes it difficult to focus, especially so with a zoom lens attached. Is there a way that I can clean the inside without messing anything up or would it be best to let a professional do it for me? I have looked for a way to do this, but it looks like I'd have to take the camera apart to be able to clean the prism. Any suggestions? Take it for a CLA and explain the particular problem. The professional has the experience, tools, environment and way of doing things that will avoid damage. MO Alan -- -- rec.photo.equipment.35mm user resource: -- http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- e-meil: there's no such thing as a FreeLunch.--
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July 31st 04, 02:21 PM
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Cleaning 35mm camera
Mark Bozzell wrote:
I have a Vivitar XV-1 35mm camera that I just found in storage. I've taken a few pics with it and it still works great. Problem is with the view finder. Over the years it has collected some dust inside and it makes it difficult to focus, especially so with a zoom lens attached. Is there a way that I can clean the inside without messing anything up or would it be best to let a professional do it for me? I have looked for a way to do this, but it looks like I'd have to take the camera apart to be able to clean the prism. Any suggestions? Take it for a CLA and explain the particular problem. The professional has the experience, tools, environment and way of doing things that will avoid damage. MO Alan -- -- rec.photo.equipment.35mm user resource: -- http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- e-meil: there's no such thing as a FreeLunch.--
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July 31st 04, 02:21 PM
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Cleaning 35mm camera
Mark Bozzell wrote:
I have a Vivitar XV-1 35mm camera that I just found in storage. I've taken a few pics with it and it still works great. Problem is with the view finder. Over the years it has collected some dust inside and it makes it difficult to focus, especially so with a zoom lens attached. Is there a way that I can clean the inside without messing anything up or would it be best to let a professional do it for me? I have looked for a way to do this, but it looks like I'd have to take the camera apart to be able to clean the prism. Any suggestions? Take it for a CLA and explain the particular problem. The professional has the experience, tools, environment and way of doing things that will avoid damage. MO Alan -- -- rec.photo.equipment.35mm user resource: -- http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- e-meil: there's no such thing as a FreeLunch.--
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July 31st 04, 02:21 PM
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Cleaning 35mm camera
Mark Bozzell wrote:
I have a Vivitar XV-1 35mm camera that I just found in storage. I've taken a few pics with it and it still works great. Problem is with the view finder. Over the years it has collected some dust inside and it makes it difficult to focus, especially so with a zoom lens attached. Is there a way that I can clean the inside without messing anything up or would it be best to let a professional do it for me? I have looked for a way to do this, but it looks like I'd have to take the camera apart to be able to clean the prism. Any suggestions? Take it for a CLA and explain the particular problem. The professional has the experience, tools, environment and way of doing things that will avoid damage. MO Alan -- -- rec.photo.equipment.35mm user resource: -- http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- e-meil: there's no such thing as a FreeLunch.--
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July 31st 04, 04:48 PM
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Cleaning 35mm camera
What's the best way of cleaning the focusing screen?
Thanks. DKCC "Bhup" wrote in message ... are you sure its the prism and not the focusing screen in most cases its the focusing screen -- All outgoing emails are scanned with Norton Antivirus 2003 "Mark Bozzell" wrote in message news NEOc.1219$aR2.431@okepread04...I have a Vivitar XV-1 35mm camera that I just found in storage. I've taken a few pics with it and it still works great. Problem is with the view finder. Over the years it has collected some dust inside and it makes it difficult to focus, especially so with a zoom lens attached. Is there a way that I can clean the inside without messing anything up or would it be best to let a professional do it for me? I have looked for a way to do this, but it looks like I'd have to take the camera apart to be able to clean the prism. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mark
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July 31st 04, 04:48 PM
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Cleaning 35mm camera
What's the best way of cleaning the focusing screen?
Thanks. DKCC "Bhup" wrote in message ... are you sure its the prism and not the focusing screen in most cases its the focusing screen -- All outgoing emails are scanned with Norton Antivirus 2003 "Mark Bozzell" wrote in message news NEOc.1219$aR2.431@okepread04...I have a Vivitar XV-1 35mm camera that I just found in storage. I've taken a few pics with it and it still works great. Problem is with the view finder. Over the years it has collected some dust inside and it makes it difficult to focus, especially so with a zoom lens attached. Is there a way that I can clean the inside without messing anything up or would it be best to let a professional do it for me? I have looked for a way to do this, but it looks like I'd have to take the camera apart to be able to clean the prism. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mark
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