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Re: [OM] Cleaning Screens

Subject: Re: [OM] Cleaning Screens
From: WKato@xxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 01:48:13 EDT
In a message dated 99-04-15 00:55:59 EDT, you write:

<< On my OM-1MD, the screen appears to have several tiny smudges (while not
 very obvious while in your hand, very obvious when viewing it through the
 camera).   I was tempted to try and clean with a lens fluid and microfibre
 cloth but wanted to ask the List; lest I mess up the screen completely.  
 
 If they can't be cleaned once smudged, I'll leave it alone.  Please advise.
 Also, can smudges be removed - gently from the mirror surfaces - and what is
 the best way to accomplish this ?
  >>

There were multiple posts on this topic a few months ago. I don't know that 
there was any conclusive consensus though. I think that lens fluid will leave 
a residue unless rinsed.  I would use a mild dish detergent solution followed 
by multiple distilled water rinses for your screen. As to your mirror, 
because of the front surfacing I woldn't touchthem. Also, because they are 
far from the plane of focus, you shouldn't be able to see the smudges on the 
screen and because it doesn't effect the image on film I would leave it alone.

Warren

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