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filter fingerprints.
Jan 6, 2013 14:28:33 #
loaned a couple filters to a friend, when they came back they looked like the had an FBI collection of prints and smudgees on them.
I tried to clean them with microfiber cloths, nuttin. I do not want to use anything agressive to damage the coating (Hoya filters) any suggestions would be appreciated.
I already banned him from using any of my equipment, and he is healing nicely :/
I tried to clean them with microfiber cloths, nuttin. I do not want to use anything agressive to damage the coating (Hoya filters) any suggestions would be appreciated.
I already banned him from using any of my equipment, and he is healing nicely :/
Jan 6, 2013 14:47:49 #
Zeiss Lens Wipes, I get mine at Walmart, then clean with a micro fiber cloth after removing the smudges with the wipe.
Jan 6, 2013 15:00:13 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Zeiss Lens Wipes, I get mine at Walmart, then clean with a micro fiber cloth after removing the smudges with the wipe.
:thumbup: They work great! I use them all the time.
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Jan 6, 2013 15:03:07 #
Jan 6, 2013 15:12:21 #
Could also use a lens pen. They are safe for prime lens, so should be very good for filters also!
Jan 6, 2013 15:46:55 #
Jan 6, 2013 16:06:22 #
Mix one teaspoon of Windex in one cup of warm water. Use a finely woven cloth or microfiber lens cloth dabbed in the solution and work in small circles until the filter is clean. If the fingerprints appear to be greasy, use three drops of Dawn in one cup of warm water. You can store the left over solution(s) in a small plastic bottle until needed again. Yes, it's old-fashion and not as sexy as the wipes mentioned above but you probably have both products in your house (save the gas money for a new lens) and you get the job done now instead of tomorrow or later.
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Jan 6, 2013 16:10:27 #
Bruce with a Canon wrote:
appreciate the lens pen idea, I have not used them yet.
a number of people on here have mentioned them, so I got one and am VERY impressed with how well they work. Use it on my SX40 when needed.
Jan 6, 2013 16:15:57 #
Jan 6, 2013 16:36:01 #
Jan 6, 2013 19:09:16 #
Lionsgate wrote:
Mix one teaspoon of Windex in one cup of warm wate... (show quote)
Much appreciate the "home remedy" Will try this after work tomorrow!
Bruce
Jan 6, 2013 21:41:13 #
Do not use Windex with amonnia in it unless you want to destroy your filters coating.
Jan 6, 2013 22:00:35 #
Lionsgate wrote:
I love your shots of the bicycle race.
Lionsgate.
Who has bike race photos????
I wanna see!
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Jan 6, 2013 22:21:34 #
Eclipse fluid and pec pads, as used for sensor cleaning. It leaves a lens spotless and sparkling.
Jan 6, 2013 22:59:49 #
Bruce with a Canon wrote:
loaned a couple filters to a friend, when they came back they looked like the had an FBI collection of prints and smudgees on them.
I tried to clean them with microfiber cloths, nuttin. I do not want to use anything agressive to damage the coating (Hoya filters) any suggestions would be appreciated.
I already banned him from using any of my equipment, and he is healing nicely :/
I tried to clean them with microfiber cloths, nuttin. I do not want to use anything agressive to damage the coating (Hoya filters) any suggestions would be appreciated.
I already banned him from using any of my equipment, and he is healing nicely :/
It's good you didn't lend him your camera. :D
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