Probably dumb...but lens cleaning? at DVinfo.net

Jeremiah Rickert · April 17th, 2007, 12:14 AM

Does anyone have a good Lens cleaning kit for the GL1 ? I know this sounds like a really basic question, but I've never been able to find one that I think did the job right.

I'm also wondering whether those "repair pens" actually work for polishing out scratches. My wide angle adapter has a smudge that won't clean off, and I've seen those Pens on ebay....but I don't want to screw up my glass.

Any suggestions would be appreciated :D

Jeremiah

Don Palomaki · April 17th, 2007, 08:07 AM

Check what is available for professional still camera lens cleaning at a quality camera store. That should work as well as anything available. And check the camcorder manual for their suggestions.

IMHO: Availability on e-Bay tells us nothing in terms of effectiveness, just that someone is willing to try sell it, and that lots of things sell on e-Bay

On the adapter, if the smug has objectionable effects you can see in the image, best to try send it to the maker for repair - if it is worth repairing. (Some cheap adapters are not worth the cost to repair, but DYI repairs to an expensive adapter are as likely to make things worse...)

April 17th, 2007, 12:14 AM	#1
Jeremiah Rickert Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newberg, Oregon Posts: 494	Probably dumb...but lens cleaning? Does anyone have a good Lens cleaning kit for the GL1 ? I know this sounds like a really basic question, but I've never been able to find one that I think did the job right. I'm also wondering whether those "repair pens" actually work for polishing out scratches. My wide angle adapter has a smudge that won't clean off, and I've seen those Pens on ebay....but I don't want to screw up my glass. Any suggestions would be appreciated :D Jeremiah

April 17th, 2007, 08:07 AM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	Check what is available for professional still camera lens cleaning at a quality camera store. That should work as well as anything available. And check the camcorder manual for their suggestions. IMHO: Availability on e-Bay tells us nothing in terms of effectiveness, just that someone is willing to try sell it, and that lots of things sell on e-Bay On the adapter, if the smug has objectionable effects you can see in the image, best to try send it to the maker for repair - if it is worth repairing. (Some cheap adapters are not worth the cost to repair, but DYI repairs to an expensive adapter are as likely to make things worse...) __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com