Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/16

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Subject: [Leica] Re: cleaning rear elements
From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2001 12:50:22 -0700
References: <200109161342.JAA07519@tigercat.nyfir.pwj.com>

This is no BS.

ClearSight is amazing stuff!

I've been using it since its inception. Everything else on the market pales 
by comparison. And I have used everything available in my 53 years of 
photography (I started when I was 10.)

Jim


At 12:22 PM 9/16/2001 -0700, Joe Codispoti wrote:
>Rey,
>
>You should not allow the buildup of oil or other contaminants for it means
>harder cleaning sessions. The best way it to clean all optics at frequent
>intervals so that a little cleaner and a wipe will do the job completely.
>
>Speaking of cleaners, my very own, ClearSight lens cleaner, does a superb
>job in maintaining lenses clean and bright.
>It has been field tested by many LUG and HUG members and has garnered a
>loyal following.
>While no (safe) lens cleaner will remove accumulated oil in one single
>application, ClearSight will not disappoint you.
>If you would like to try it, check its new domain which I list below.
>
>Cheers,
>Joseph Codispoti
>ClearSight USA
>P.O. Box 150, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 USA
>joecodi@charter.net
>joecodi@clearsightusa.com
>http://www.clearsightusa.com
>
>
>
>
>From: "Rei Shinozuka" <shino@ubspainewebber.com>
>To: "Leica Users Group (LUG)" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
>Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 6:42 AM
>Subject: [Leica] cleaning rear elements
>
>
> > i notice that the rear elements of some of my lenses have a little
> > schmutz on them, looks like a little grease.  (i bought all of my leitz
> > optics used).  what's the best way to clean the rear elements
> > considering that there's an oily brass rangefinder cam ring next to it ?
> >
> > i've used a microfiber cloth which does a reasonable job on the 35mm which
> > has a shroud around the rear element, but i'm still
> > afraid of getting oil from the ring on the cloth.  anyone have a cleverer
> > method?
> >
> > thanks,
> >
> > -rei
>
>
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Replies: Reply from Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com> ([Leica] Re: cleaning rear elements)
In reply to: Message from Rei Shinozuka <shino@ubspainewebber.com> ([Leica] cleaning rear elements)