Does anyone know if exposure to ultra-violet light or the gases used in a
surgical OR sterilizer has been used to kill the fungus found in camera
lenses? Of these possible remedies would have no effect on any physical
damage done by the fungus.
As Ever,
Orin Keplinger
orink@xxxxxxx
near Chicago
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From: "swisspace" <swisspace@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 16:18
Subject: [OM] Fisheye 8mm and fungal blooms - how easy to remove
> Olympus Zuiko 8mm fish eye lens. Rare. Fits OM cameras. 7549572896
>
> I have recieved this lens however in bright light I can see what seems
> to be fungal blooms behind the front element. the internal filters are
> also quite dirty and the front has marks like it has been in a vice.
> None seem to affect operation, but I am concerned that the blooms will
> grow - is this likely.
>
> There have been other dramas on the home front, what should have been
> the happy birth of our son has not been, he is very poorly and in
> intensive care so the lens doesn't seem so important at the moment.
>
> however in an effort for some time away from the home drama I wonder
> whats the lists opinion on what I should do. I have emailed the seller
> to inform him of the blooms but have had no reply as yet, but he has
> been slow in general so not worried yet.
>
> How difficult is it to remove and clean the front element. does it have
> to be realigned properly.
>
> It also doesn't seem to meter well on the OM3ti not tried it on the 10
> yet but it seems to works okay on the E1.
>
> I guess the filter unit is easily removed and cleaned (two screws) but I
> don't want to touch it until I hear from the seller.
>
> It was described as mint but I don't feel it is quite so.
>
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