Lens cleaning

In article , "David J Taylor" wrote:
"David Ruether" wrote in message
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I think the above is a "gross" exaggeration of things since the "acid"
is VERY mild, and only VERY temporarily on the lens surface. BTW,
if one breathes UP onto the down-facing lens surface, spit, etc. tend
not to reach the lens surface, just the fogging moisture. I have used
this
method successfully for decades to clean lenses. For more difficult
"glop" on the lens, I VERY SLIGHTLY moisten a Q-Tip with Windex
(a window cleaner), then in turn use that to barely moisten another
Q-Tip for the actual cleaning, finishing with breath and a good lens
tissue (AFTER washing my hands with a dish washing detergent),
WITHOUT silicone in it (that's horrible stuff to remove from a lens
later, when it begins to fog). Some now prefer microfiber cloths for
lens cleaning, though...
--DR

What did you expect from the resident troll?


LMFAO!!!!!!!


Go ahead and keep spitting on your lenses. Most major manufacturers frown upon
this habit and I personally trust Nikon, Canon, etc.. over someones stupid
habits.


Like you, I have used this method for decades to clean lenses, and I have
/never/ seen any ill effects. And I'm proud of my lenses, and would
certainly not do anything to damage them. Modern lens coatings are
relatively robust.

Cheers,
David

"whisky-dave" wrote in message
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Cheers for the useful replies, I was wondering about the breathing on it
option.
I considered using one of those cleaners for LCD computer displays.

Basically the lens on my G10 seems to have attracted some beer/lager drops
and stains that seemed to have dried into a smear. I ahven;t noticed any
discussions about such things here for quite a while so was wondering if
there's any prefered methods or solutions (pun intented)
Got me wire wool and bleach ready ;-)

"whisky-dave" wrote in message
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Cheers for the useful replies, I was wondering about the breathing on it
option.

Works well for many of us!

I considered using one of those cleaners for LCD computer displays.

I would avoid that. if you must use a fluid, use one designed for camera
lens cleaning.

Cheers,
David

In article , "David J Taylor" wrote:
"whisky-dave" wrote in message
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Cheers for the useful replies, I was wondering about the breathing on it
option.

Works well for many of us!

I considered using one of those cleaners for LCD computer displays.

I would avoid that. if you must use a fluid, use one designed for camera
lens cleaning.


Like spit!!! LOL!


Cheers,
David

"John Turco" wrote in message
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"GMAN" " is not who you think he is!

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Cordially,
John Turco

It went in the killfile based on what I saw. I'll remove it based on what
you say.

Cheers,
David

In article , John Turco wrote:
David J Taylor wrote:

"David Ruether" wrote in message
...
[]
I think the above is a "gross" exaggeration of things since the "acid"
is VERY mild, and only VERY temporarily on the lens surface. BTW,
if one breathes UP onto the down-facing lens surface, spit, etc. tend
not to reach the lens surface, just the fogging moisture. I have used
this
method successfully for decades to clean lenses. For more difficult
"glop" on the lens, I VERY SLIGHTLY moisten a Q-Tip with Windex
(a window cleaner), then in turn use that to barely moisten another
Q-Tip for the actual cleaning, finishing with breath and a good lens
tissue (AFTER washing my hands with a dish washing detergent),
WITHOUT silicone in it (that's horrible stuff to remove from a lens
later, when it begins to fog). Some now prefer microfiber cloths for
lens cleaning, though...
--DR

What did you expect from the resident troll?

Like you, I have used this method for decades to clean lenses, and I have
/never/ seen any ill effects. And I'm proud of my lenses, and would
certainly not do anything to damage them. Modern lens coatings are
relatively robust.

Cheers,
David


"GMAN" " is not who you think he is!

Who am I?

"John Turco" wrote in message
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whisky-dave wrote:

Basically the lens on my G10 seems to have attracted some beer/lager
drops
and stains that seemed to have dried into a smear. I ahven;t noticed any
discussions about such things here for quite a while so was wondering if
there's any prefered methods or solutions (pun intented)
Got me wire wool and bleach ready ;-)


Just apply a few drops of whisky, dave.
You really think I'm going to waste whisky cleaning a lens !!!!

Although I've heard good vodka is a better cleaner.

On 7/21/10 1:49 PM, in article
, "krishnananda"
wrote:

In article i26pkr$dis$1@qmul,
"whisky-dave" wrote:

"John Turco" wrote in message
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whisky-dave wrote:

Basically the lens on my G10 seems to have attracted some beer/lager
drops
and stains that seemed to have dried into a smear. I ahven;t noticed any
discussions about such things here for quite a while so was wondering if
there's any prefered methods or solutions (pun intented)
Got me wire wool and bleach ready ;-)


Just apply a few drops of whisky, dave.
You really think I'm going to waste whisky cleaning a lens !!!!

Although I've heard good vodka is a better cleaner.

I saw on "How It's Made" that Absolut Vodka bottles are disinfected
prior to filling. And what they use to disinfect them is Absolut Vodka...

Absolutely?

"krishnananda" wrote in message
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In article i26pkr$dis$1@qmul,
"whisky-dave" wrote:

"John Turco" wrote in message
...
whisky-dave wrote:

Basically the lens on my G10 seems to have attracted some beer/lager
drops
and stains that seemed to have dried into a smear. I ahven;t noticed
any
discussions about such things here for quite a while so was wondering
if
there's any prefered methods or solutions (pun intented)
Got me wire wool and bleach ready ;-)


Just apply a few drops of whisky, dave.
You really think I'm going to waste whisky cleaning a lens !!!!

Although I've heard good vodka is a better cleaner.

I saw on "How It's Made" that Absolut Vodka bottles are disinfected
prior to filling. And what they use to disinfect them is Absolut Vodka...

I've used Absolut Vodka...straight from the freezer, but only to disinfect
myself, no other reason honest ;-)

On 7/22/10 7:44 AM, in article i29ef9$9bd$1@qmul, "whisky-dave"
wrote:


"krishnananda" wrote in message
...
In article i26pkr$dis$1@qmul,
"whisky-dave" wrote:

"John Turco" wrote in message
...
whisky-dave wrote:

Basically the lens on my G10 seems to have attracted some beer/lager
drops
and stains that seemed to have dried into a smear. I ahven;t noticed
any
discussions about such things here for quite a while so was wondering
if
there's any prefered methods or solutions (pun intented)
Got me wire wool and bleach ready ;-)


Just apply a few drops of whisky, dave.
You really think I'm going to waste whisky cleaning a lens !!!!

Although I've heard good vodka is a better cleaner.

I saw on "How It's Made" that Absolut Vodka bottles are disinfected
prior to filling. And what they use to disinfect them is Absolut Vodka...

I've used Absolut Vodka...straight from the freezer, but only to disinfect
myself, no other reason honest ;-)


Great mouthwash.