ShotCapture Posted November 19, 2010 Share #1 Posted November 19, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just washed my lens with my camera bag. Yes, laundry detergent and water, warm then cold water. Anyone KNOW what I should do. I have a HVLP compressor and I blew air on the sides of the lens. I didn't let it hit the glass. I hope that wasn't a mistake. Now what. THANKS1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jto555 Posted November 19, 2010 Share #2 Posted November 19, 2010 I just washed my lens with my camera bag. Yes, laundry detergent and water, warm then cold water. Anyone KNOW what I should do. I have a HVLP compressor and I blew air on the sides of the lens. I didn't let it hit the glass. I hope that wasn't a mistake. Now what. THANKS1 I would say your best option is to get it to Leica for a service. I got a lens (non Leica) soaked with seawater but a prompt service (two actually, the second two weeks later as a precaution for rust) saved the lens. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted November 19, 2010 Share #3 Posted November 19, 2010 Send it in for service, that's all you can do at this point. And hope it's not a total loss or ridiculously expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted November 19, 2010 Share #4 Posted November 19, 2010 I would say your best option is to get it to Leica for a service. I got a lens (non Leica) soaked with seawater but a prompt service (two actually, the second two weeks later as a precaution for rust) saved the lens. John Agreed since it was submitted to a wash and rinse cycle. I would immediately put it in a storage bag with rice to absorb the moisture. It might not cure the issue but help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbaron Posted November 19, 2010 Share #5 Posted November 19, 2010 The compressed air with throw oil all over it! Get it proper help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotCapture Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted November 19, 2010 The compressed air with throw oil all over it! Get it proper help. No oil with HVLP compressor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbaron Posted November 19, 2010 Share #7 Posted November 19, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Unless it's filtered for diving or medical use, I'd suggest there's oil in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted November 19, 2010 Share #8 Posted November 19, 2010 the grease in the helical would have been effected or even broken down by the detergent. There is NO WAY you can fix this yourself. Send it to Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted November 19, 2010 Share #9 Posted November 19, 2010 Hilarious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WPalank Posted November 19, 2010 Share #10 Posted November 19, 2010 This Forum never ceases to amaze me. The OP has his lens completely submerged with water and laundry detergent, sloshing around for probably 25 minutes, and everyone obsessed over whether there might be a litlle residual oil in an air compressor he probably used for 5 seconds........ Talk about not seeing the forest through the trees! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotCapture Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted November 19, 2010 Thanks everyone. I'm sending it in to Leica right away. I'll try to find some desiccant to pack with it. In the meantime I have a gentle electric fan going on over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted November 19, 2010 Share #12 Posted November 19, 2010 Hilarious Was this comment really necessary? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm23221 Posted November 19, 2010 Share #13 Posted November 19, 2010 Store with silica gel and send immediately to Leica for an evaluation and repair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonearabiapix Posted November 19, 2010 Share #14 Posted November 19, 2010 Gosh, I hope it didn't "shrink" T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotCapture Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share #15 Posted November 19, 2010 OK, now that it's a little while since it happened, you've (& I've) got to admit that it is a bit funny.:) And will be a good story later, (especially if the lens will be restored to like new). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted November 19, 2010 Share #16 Posted November 19, 2010 This Forum never ceases to amaze me. The OP has his lens completely submerged with water and laundry detergent, sloshing around for probably 25 minutes, and everyone obsessed over whether there might be a litlle residual oil in an air compressor he probably used for 5 seconds........ Talk about not seeing the forest through the trees! Spot on! There's some argument that leaving it submerged in clean fresh water may prevent corrosion until it's serviced. I seem to remember that was the recommendation years ago for film cameras soaked in seawater. Once it starts to dry, susceptible components may oxidize or my be further corroded by any residual detergent. Can anyone clarify this? Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 19, 2010 Share #17 Posted November 19, 2010 Give me a break. These stupid OP posts are about as funny as it gets. Why post these questions? Send your lens to Leica. Don't ask for advise here. Why give advise? The lens is screwed. Maybe Mark can tell him how to take it apart and do a CLA. Mark where are you? Stnami I can only agree with you. Hilarious. Hey, does it rattle or wobble? Dave where are you? Maybe you can borrow a lens and run it through the cycle. Edit: ShotCapture, I do have a serious question What kind of bag was it in. Can you post pictures of the bag for the forum? if, you can, this thread will go viral. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 19, 2010 Share #18 Posted November 19, 2010 One word... Insurance. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juergen Posted November 19, 2010 Share #19 Posted November 19, 2010 Tumble Dryer? Juergen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted November 19, 2010 Share #20 Posted November 19, 2010 There's some argument that leaving it submerged in clean fresh water may prevent corrosion until it's serviced. I seem to remember that was the recommendation years ago for film cameras soaked in seawater. Once it starts to dry, susceptible components may oxidize or my be further corroded by any residual detergent. Can anyone clarify this? Merely submerging it in fresh water wouldn't help much because there'd still be plenty of salt water - and hence electrolytic activity - inside. Maybe flush it out really thoroughly with fresh water, then deionised water? I have a vague idea I also once saw a recommendation to get as much of the water out as possible and then submerge the camera in light mineral oil or maybe kerosene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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