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Old 11-30-2008, 08:30 PM
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cleaning lens
i try cleaning my camera with tint free paper n alcohol. now its got streak. what should i do.
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Old 11-30-2008, 08:37 PM
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http://www.lenspen.com/?cPath=1&prod...=LP-1&tpid=146

Pick it up at B&H or local camera shop. Never use liquid on your glass...

Edit: Re-read your msg. I'm assuming you meant lens...
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Old 11-30-2008, 08:38 PM
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Use glasses cleaner and a microfiber cloth. You can get them at any glasses shop (i.e. lenscrafters, etc.) It will cost you $5.00.
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Old 11-30-2008, 08:45 PM
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http://www.lenspen.com/?cPath=1&prod...=LP-1&tpid=146

Pick it up at B&H or local camera shop. Never use liquid on your glass...
LOL no dig at you at all Widdy...

Anyone notice that the description in that link states "Non-liquid cleaning element, designed to never dry out." Well, if it is not a liquid, then wouldnt it already be incapable of drying out? Isnt that just redundant? How does one "design" such an element that, in and of itself, should already be incapable of drying out? (I know I worded it poorly but you get the idea!)

Ok I know there is some science freak that is gonna prove me wrong. Thats fine, just found this amusing.
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Old 11-30-2008, 09:04 PM
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thks for the tips. i'm thinkin of getting a lens cleaning kit n a lens uv filter, any recommendations? its for a nikon d40 with Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm lens.
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You should always always ALWAYS buy a UV filter with every lens you buy. A UV filter is cheap to replace if it is scratched. A lens? Not so much.
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Old 11-30-2008, 09:35 PM
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true, i always wanted to get 1, just dont know which one to get.
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It doesn't really matter, IMO. it's just a clear filter.
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LOL no dig at you at all Widdy...

Anyone notice that the description in that link states "Non-liquid cleaning element, designed to never dry out." Well, if it is not a liquid, then wouldnt it already be incapable of drying out? Isnt that just redundant? How does one "design" such an element that, in and of itself, should already be incapable of drying out? (I know I worded it poorly but you get the idea!)

Ok I know there is some science freak that is gonna prove me wrong. Thats fine, just found this amusing.

None taken... Just passing along what has been working for me for the past 10 years. Never really noticed it even being moist. Take it as you will...
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