robert_parker Posted December 14, 2006 Share #1 Posted December 14, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello Everyone.... ...can anyone tell me a good way of cleaning finger marks off the front element of the lens of a D-Lux 3 ??... I seem to recall talk of a gel you smear on then peel off after it's set... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robert_parker Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share #2 Posted December 14, 2006 eeek!! Any ideas for the best cleaning technique ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted December 14, 2006 Share #3 Posted December 14, 2006 check this link out How to Clean CCDs, Lenses and Filters © 2005 KenRockwell.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted December 14, 2006 Share #4 Posted December 14, 2006 I've noticed that some Leica products (Elpro for Digilux 2, for example) recommend the use of microfiber cloth. Has anyone had any experience with that? I'm from the school that learned "lens fluid with lens tissue, and gently at that; and never any cloth, no matter how soft you think it is." --HC Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted December 14, 2006 Share #5 Posted December 14, 2006 Robert, You may want to check out his topic http://www.leica-camera-user.com/film-forum/8745-leica-m-lens-filters.html Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted December 14, 2006 Share #6 Posted December 14, 2006 The Leica lens cloth is fantastic! I got some marks off two of my lenses which I thought were permanent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricC Posted December 14, 2006 Share #7 Posted December 14, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Have a look here, Clear Sight USA I carry the cleaning kit CS-K100 with me always .......... Excellent stuff. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted December 14, 2006 Share #8 Posted December 14, 2006 When travelling, I use a Zeiss lens cleaning kit which has all you need in a handy pouch - they haven't programmed it to dissolve Leica lenses on contact. Back at base, I use pec-pads and eclipse cleaning fluid. The best cleaning, of course, is no cleaning which is why I'm banging on about the lack of a lens cap on the WATE when the filter carrier is used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted December 14, 2006 Share #9 Posted December 14, 2006 Whatever you have at hand. If they were so crap that cleaning them ruined the coatings they couldnt sell em. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted December 14, 2006 Share #10 Posted December 14, 2006 I use a microfibre cloth. For fingerprints I use a bottle of ROR cleaner that I've had for years. One thing about liquids is never to spray them onto the lens surface, always the cleaning cloth. Capillary action can such the liquid into the lens if sprayed directly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierovitch Posted December 14, 2006 Share #11 Posted December 14, 2006 I originally raised the question of using microfibre cloths (from a photographic company) with Leica when they were first marketed. There have been no problems on a variety of new and 60's Leica optics. When the cloth shows the slightest sign of accumulated dirt just wash in mild detergent or film wetting agent and rinse with clean water. Never use them on a dusty lens. Use a lens brush or blower first. Be gentle. You will be suprised how easily lenses accumulate a thin film of grime. Cheers Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 14, 2006 Share #12 Posted December 14, 2006 I use my tie, if I'm wearing one, or my shirt, or whatever is to hand. Modern coatings should handle it. The only thing I avoid is using anything excessively fluffy or scratchy. Regards, Bil Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted December 14, 2006 Share #13 Posted December 14, 2006 I use a "Lens pen" and/or a microfiber cloth. The lens pen has a brush at the opposite end which makes it a handy tool. A small one for the C-Lux and M/D2 view finders and a larger one for the M glass. Best few $ I've spent. - Carl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted December 14, 2006 Share #14 Posted December 14, 2006 I use these: Hakuba Mini Pro Lens Cleaning Pen Hakuba Lens Cleaning Pen At $9 and $10 they're well worth having. - Carl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted December 14, 2006 Share #15 Posted December 14, 2006 I use my tie, if I'm wearing one, or my shirt, or whatever is to hand. Modern coatings should handle it. The only thing I avoid is using anything excessively fluffy or scratchy. Regards, Bil Are you mad? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
msr Posted December 14, 2006 Share #16 Posted December 14, 2006 Note to self: never buy a used lens from Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevme Posted December 14, 2006 Share #17 Posted December 14, 2006 I asked this same question some months ago about my new Leica lens. I got quite a few answers. Short answer: there is none. Every solution involves some degree of "sanding" your lens surface. However, there appear to be several "lesser of evils" solutions. Leica and Rangefinders Forum: OK - what is the absolute BEST way to clean the lens? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted December 14, 2006 Share #18 Posted December 14, 2006 Mark, the coatings these days are very hard. I've heard of Leica employees cleaning a lens with a polyester tie to illustrate this. Not something I'd do myself of course :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share #19 Posted December 14, 2006 Gentlemen Thank you for your help on this - the problem stems from the fact that the D-Lux 3 can't easily carry filters, so protection of the lens in the conventional sense is out of the question - still, I'll take your advice, get a cleaning kit and hopefully get the butter off the lens..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share #20 Posted December 14, 2006 ....you think I'm joking.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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