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Cleaning focusing screens
I had to clean the matte surface of a focusing screen. Liquid cleaners don't work because they leave deposits in the matte surface. Anyway I found a neat way to do it using a vacuum bagging sealant mastic tape called AT-200Y Sealant Tape. It's a chewing gum type of material. I just used it pretty much like one of those cloths pet hair removing rollers. The dirt stuck to the tape and left the focusing screen cleaner. I repeated it quite a few times. When I was done it was clean and visibly brighter and contrasty. May 28 11 10:11 pm Link Great info, thanks Fred May 28 11 10:23 pm Link Cool tip!!! May 28 11 10:28 pm Link SAG Photography wrote: I can send you a few inches of tape if you need it. May 28 11 10:29 pm Link Fred Greissing wrote: Thanks Fred, but if this stuff works we have enough cameras to require a full roll. The 680, RZ and the old 501's all can use it I am sure. May 28 11 10:40 pm Link Great tip! Thanks Fred. May 28 11 10:42 pm Link Thanks! Good to know. Maybe the sticky material off the clothing rollers could be removed and used in a pinch. Jun 19 11 07:10 am Link Fred Greissing wrote: This is one of the methods we use on matte surfaces when cleaning film cameras. Jun 19 11 07:23 am Link Monito -- Alan wrote: Not a good idea as the 'sticky material' is glue based and will leave a residue. Jun 19 11 07:25 am Link Fred Greissing wrote: Rocket New York wrote: I can't seem to locate this tape near me without having to order a large roll online. Is there another material that you can get in smaller quantities that does the job? Like a putty or something? Jun 19 11 08:37 am Link I'm going to consider this. I have an FE that really needs cleaning bad. Jun 19 11 08:57 am Link ChiMo II wrote: That clay for cars is a fine abrassive... don't use it. Jun 19 11 10:08 am Link |