Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: lens chamois
From: Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 12:38:10 -0800

Mike Durling wrote:
> 
> OK concerning lens chamois:  I've always been paranoid about using the same
> thing twice to clean a lens.  Doesn't the chamois pick up and hold onto any
> abrasive particles and finger oil it comes in contact with?  Even if you
> keep it packed away someplace clean the oil would eventually smear the lens
> wouldn't it?  I know that the Inuit used to keep a single ptarmagan skin in
> the igloo to clean their dishes all winter, but this is a lens for crying
> out loud!
> 
> Mike D

I agree when it comes to those hotsey totsey chamois and microfiber deals. t
They are only clean the first time.
Which is why I use a clean shirt tail depending on the fabric.
I've used plenty of tissues and here is where I'm going to find out how
wrongheaded that has been for 33.3 years. :)
Mark Rabiner