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[OM] Re: Cleaning dusty mirror/finder?

Subject: [OM] Re: Cleaning dusty mirror/finder?
From: jking@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:21:56 -0000 (GMT)
> If the dust spec is in focus on the OM-4 then it's probably actually on
> the bottom of the screen.  My first choice would be a new, soft bristle
> artist's paint brush to brush the dust away but I wouldn't have any
> qualms about brushing lightly with a Q-tip either.
>
> If the dust spec isn't in focus then it's on the top of the screen or
> the bottom of the prism.  The brush should still work but you'll have to
> take the screen out to get to where the dust is.
>
> I have washed screens in warm water with a tiny amount of liquid soap in
> a wash basin.  Rinse very well and lightly pat dry with paper towel or
> tissue.  Don't rub.  I have also cleaned mirrors (after brushing) with
> Q-tips dampened with alchohol.  Use lots of Q-tips and don't rub hard.
>

Beaties instructions for their screens say slightly warm water and one or
two drops or mild washing liquid. Be careful about scrubbing because the
fine ridges on some screens e.g. the Beatie will shed the cleaning cloth
and trap and bits of it. I would recommend patting it dry.
James



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