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OM
Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 166 Location: Southern England
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Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 4:51 pm Post subject: Spring clean my body |
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OM wrote:
I would like to give my OM1n a spring clean (the outside of the body) and I'm wondering what is the best thing to use...?
Obviously, I am well aware of the danger of liquid entering the workings via the film wind lever and rewind lever etc.
Thanks for any advice |
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peterqd
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 7448 Location: near High Wycombe, UK
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Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
Hi OM and welcome. I don't think you can clean off the grime properly without some kind of liquid. I use a cotton wool bud and lighter fuel, which dissolves the grease and it evaporates quickly. For the tightest corners I use a very small brush, like a toothbrush but smaller. _________________ Peter - Moderator |
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OM
Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 166 Location: Southern England
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 10:03 am Post subject: |
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OM wrote:
Thanks for that Peter.
I have a tin of Ronsonol lighter fluid - is that the stuff...?
I want to be sure so I don't damage the finish or any of the plastic bits like the viewfinder surround. |
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Excalibur
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 5019 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:02 am Post subject: Re: Spring clean my body |
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Excalibur wrote:
OM wrote: |
I would like to give my OM1n a spring clean (the outside of the body) and I'm wondering what is the best thing to use...?
Obviously, I am well aware of the danger of liquid entering the workings via the film wind lever and rewind lever etc.
Thanks for any advice |
For the outside I use silicon polish......the one in a spray can, of course you don't spray the camera but the cloth then use it. _________________ Canon A1, AV1, T70 & T90, EOS 300 and EOS300v, Chinon CE and CP-7M. Contax 139, Fuji STX-2, Konica Autoreflex TC, FS-1, FT-1, Minolta X-700, X-300, XD-11, SRT101b, Nikon EM, FM, F4, F90X, Olympus OM2, Pentax S3, Spotmatic, Pentax ME super, Praktica TL 5B, & BC1, , Ricoh KR10super, Yashica T5D, Bronica Etrs, Mamiya RB67 pro AND drum roll:- a Sony Nex 3
.........past gear Tele Rolleiflex and Rollei SL66.
Many lenses from good to excellent. |
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peterqd
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 7448 Location: near High Wycombe, UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
OM wrote: |
I have a tin of Ronsonol lighter fluid - is that the stuff...?
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Yep, I have a tin of "Swan" lighter fluid.
You only need a small amount on the end of the Q-tip and keep changing the stick. If you try it on a piece of glass you'll see that a dirty tip leaves a residue film and to get it perfectly clean you need to make repeated passes using clean tips each time.
I've never found it causes any damage to plastic parts but it depends on the chemical composition I suppose. Try it on a small inconspicuous area if you have any doubt. It certainly affects the mirror bumper and light sealing foam round the door edges, so keep it away from these areas.
PS Don't use this method on lenses, mirrors or focussing screens! _________________ Peter - Moderator |
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unclemack
Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 51 Location: UK frozen north
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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unclemack wrote:
I don't believe I would ever have told a customer but...erm...
Saliva on a toothbrush. Safe on just about any surface, it's commonly used by restorers in museums. The preferred method in fact. Honest.
Spit on the toothbrush, not the camera. Not too much!
Buff up with microfibre cloth, cut Q-tip sticks to shape to push the cloth into those awkward corners.
So next time your camera comes back from the repairer looking pristine... |
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Excalibur
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 5019 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Excalibur wrote:
unclemack wrote: |
I don't believe I would ever have told a customer but...erm...
Saliva on a toothbrush. Safe on just about any surface, it's commonly used by restorers in museums. The preferred method in fact. Honest.
Spit on the toothbrush, not the camera. Not too much!
Buff up with microfibre cloth, cut Q-tip sticks to shape to push the cloth into those awkward corners.
So next time your camera comes back from the repairer looking pristine... |
..and a good hot vindaloo helps before spitting on the brush...... _________________ Canon A1, AV1, T70 & T90, EOS 300 and EOS300v, Chinon CE and CP-7M. Contax 139, Fuji STX-2, Konica Autoreflex TC, FS-1, FT-1, Minolta X-700, X-300, XD-11, SRT101b, Nikon EM, FM, F4, F90X, Olympus OM2, Pentax S3, Spotmatic, Pentax ME super, Praktica TL 5B, & BC1, , Ricoh KR10super, Yashica T5D, Bronica Etrs, Mamiya RB67 pro AND drum roll:- a Sony Nex 3
.........past gear Tele Rolleiflex and Rollei SL66.
Many lenses from good to excellent. |
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OM
Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 166 Location: Southern England
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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OM wrote:
Saliva - I've heard that can be effective for lenses too though I wouldn't try it on a Zeiss or Leica
It's all to do with enzymes which help to break down the gunge allowing it to be wiped away.
I will try the lighter fluid/Q-tip idea and report back.
Thanks for the suggestions |
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OM
Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 166 Location: Southern England
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:47 am Post subject: |
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OM wrote:
I'm just getting round to making a start - been under pressure with work but hey, the weather's rubbish anyway
One more quick check - is it OK to use lighter fluid on the film guides and pressure plate...?
Many thanks |
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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6943 Location: S Glos, UK
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:12 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
What's wrong with lighter fluid on camera mirrors or lens glass?
I would never use Swan lighter fluid on anything as it is not recommended for use in lighters. _________________ Casual attendance these days |
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OM
Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 166 Location: Southern England
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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OM wrote:
I have Ronsonol lighter fluid - please tell me it is suitable...? |
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Excalibur
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 5019 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Excalibur wrote:
OM wrote: |
I have Ronsonol lighter fluid - please tell me it is suitable...? |
That's what I have as well and use it on my lenses. _________________ Canon A1, AV1, T70 & T90, EOS 300 and EOS300v, Chinon CE and CP-7M. Contax 139, Fuji STX-2, Konica Autoreflex TC, FS-1, FT-1, Minolta X-700, X-300, XD-11, SRT101b, Nikon EM, FM, F4, F90X, Olympus OM2, Pentax S3, Spotmatic, Pentax ME super, Praktica TL 5B, & BC1, , Ricoh KR10super, Yashica T5D, Bronica Etrs, Mamiya RB67 pro AND drum roll:- a Sony Nex 3
.........past gear Tele Rolleiflex and Rollei SL66.
Many lenses from good to excellent. |
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OM
Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 166 Location: Southern England
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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OM wrote:
Great thanks |
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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6943 Location: S Glos, UK
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Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:56 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
It may be a myth, but Swan lighter fluid is supposed to destry lighters over a time. A tobacconist store has also told me this tale so I won't use it. I usually use Zippo fluid (as that's what they stock). _________________ Casual attendance these days |
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Esox lucius
Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 2441 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Esox lucius wrote:
I use an optic cleaning cloth, swabs and sensor cleaning fluid. Dissolves grease and dirt and evaporates without leaving traces. _________________ Vilhelm
Nikon DSLR: D4, D800, Nikon D3, D70
Nikon SLR: Nikon F100, Nikon FM2n
Nikkor MF: 20/2.8 Ai-S, 24/2 Ai-S, 24/2.8 Ai-S, 28/2 Ai-S, 28/2.8 Ai-S, 35/1.4 AIS, 35/2 Ai-S, 45/2.8 GN, 50/1.2 Ai, 50/1.2 Ai-S, 50/1.4 Ai, 50/1.4 Ai-S, 50/1.8 AI-S "long", 50/1.8 AI-S "short", 55/1.2 Ai, 85/1.4 Ai-S, 85/1.8H, 105/2.5 Ai, 135/2.8Q, 135/3.5 Ai, 180/2.8 Ai-S ED
Nikkor AF/AF-S FX: 14-24/2.8G, 16/2.8D Fisheye, 16-35/4G VR, 17-35/2.8D, 24/1.4G, 24/3.5D PC-E, 24/2.8D, 24-70/2.8G, 28/1.4D, 28/1.8G, 35/1.4G, 35/2D, 50/1.4D, 50/1.4G, 50/1.8G, 60/2.8 Micro, 60/2.8G Micro, 70-200/2.8G VR, 70-200/2.8G VR II, 80-400/4.5-5.6D VR, 85/1.4G, 85/2.8D PC-E Micro, 105/2D DC, 105/2.8G VR Micro, 135/2D DC, 200/2G VR, 200-400/4G VR, 300/2.8G VR, 300/4D ED, 400/2.8G VR, 800/5.6E VR
Nikkor AF/AF-S DX: 10.5/2.8G Fisheye, 12-24/4G, 18-70/3.5-4.5G
Topcor: Auto-Topcor 58/1.4,
Voigtländer SL: 40/2 Ultron, 58/1.4 Nokton, 75/2.5 Color-Heliar, 90/3.5 APO-Lanthar, 125/2.5 APO-Lanthar, 180/4 APO-Lanthar
Zeiss ZF: Planar T* 85/1.4 ZF
M42 SLR: Voigtländer Bessaflex TM
M42: Flektogon 20/4, Flektogon 35/2.4, Tessar 50/2.8 T, Super-Takumar 55/1.8, Biotar 58/2 T, Pentacon 135/2.8, Sonnar 135/3.5
Medium format: several Zeiss Super Ikonta 532/16 Opton-Tessar 80mm f/2.8, Zeiss Ikonta 524/16 Opton-Tessar 75mm f/3.5
Leica: R7, M4, Super-Angulon-R 4/21, Elmarit-R 2.8/28, Summicron-R 2/35, Summicron-M 2/35, Summicron-M 2/50, Elmarit-R 2,8/180 |
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OM
Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 166 Location: Southern England
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Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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OM wrote:
Thanks Vilhelm
Any particular sensor cleaning fluid...?
I thought that lighter fluid evaporates too...? |
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Esox lucius
Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 2441 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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Esox lucius wrote:
Lighter fluid evaporates yes, but at least the Zippo and Ronsonol brands I have in my shelf leave leave a greasy surface. Perhaps it does not matter.
Since you are cleaning the external of the camera, I doubt it differs what sensor cleaning fluid you are using. I used the cheapest I could find, saving the more expensive E2 for cleaning the low pass filter of the sensor. Sensor cleaning fluid evaporates real fast. _________________ Vilhelm
Nikon DSLR: D4, D800, Nikon D3, D70
Nikon SLR: Nikon F100, Nikon FM2n
Nikkor MF: 20/2.8 Ai-S, 24/2 Ai-S, 24/2.8 Ai-S, 28/2 Ai-S, 28/2.8 Ai-S, 35/1.4 AIS, 35/2 Ai-S, 45/2.8 GN, 50/1.2 Ai, 50/1.2 Ai-S, 50/1.4 Ai, 50/1.4 Ai-S, 50/1.8 AI-S "long", 50/1.8 AI-S "short", 55/1.2 Ai, 85/1.4 Ai-S, 85/1.8H, 105/2.5 Ai, 135/2.8Q, 135/3.5 Ai, 180/2.8 Ai-S ED
Nikkor AF/AF-S FX: 14-24/2.8G, 16/2.8D Fisheye, 16-35/4G VR, 17-35/2.8D, 24/1.4G, 24/3.5D PC-E, 24/2.8D, 24-70/2.8G, 28/1.4D, 28/1.8G, 35/1.4G, 35/2D, 50/1.4D, 50/1.4G, 50/1.8G, 60/2.8 Micro, 60/2.8G Micro, 70-200/2.8G VR, 70-200/2.8G VR II, 80-400/4.5-5.6D VR, 85/1.4G, 85/2.8D PC-E Micro, 105/2D DC, 105/2.8G VR Micro, 135/2D DC, 200/2G VR, 200-400/4G VR, 300/2.8G VR, 300/4D ED, 400/2.8G VR, 800/5.6E VR
Nikkor AF/AF-S DX: 10.5/2.8G Fisheye, 12-24/4G, 18-70/3.5-4.5G
Topcor: Auto-Topcor 58/1.4,
Voigtländer SL: 40/2 Ultron, 58/1.4 Nokton, 75/2.5 Color-Heliar, 90/3.5 APO-Lanthar, 125/2.5 APO-Lanthar, 180/4 APO-Lanthar
Zeiss ZF: Planar T* 85/1.4 ZF
M42 SLR: Voigtländer Bessaflex TM
M42: Flektogon 20/4, Flektogon 35/2.4, Tessar 50/2.8 T, Super-Takumar 55/1.8, Biotar 58/2 T, Pentacon 135/2.8, Sonnar 135/3.5
Medium format: several Zeiss Super Ikonta 532/16 Opton-Tessar 80mm f/2.8, Zeiss Ikonta 524/16 Opton-Tessar 75mm f/3.5
Leica: R7, M4, Super-Angulon-R 4/21, Elmarit-R 2.8/28, Summicron-R 2/35, Summicron-M 2/35, Summicron-M 2/50, Elmarit-R 2,8/180 |
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peterqd
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 7448 Location: near High Wycombe, UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:39 am Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
I agree with Vilhelm. Lighter fluid is fine for cleaning grubby metal and leatherette surfaces but it does leave an oily film on glass. For mirrors and focussing screens I use Eclipse lens fluid which you can buy on Ebay. There are two types - one for glass and one for sensors. I cut a small strip of PecPad microfibre cloth about 1cm wide, roll it up and fold in half, and hold it with tweezers. With one drop of fluid on it I can keep re-rolling and folding to use a clean part each time. How's that for meanness? It's a great way to clean Pentax focussing screens, including foam smears.
Martin, I've never once used Swan lighter fluid in a lighter! My main use for it is cleaning sticky masking tape and photo-mount spray off my drawing board. It says on the tin it's a "Petrol Distillate, NOS" and "Extra refined, use in all lighter brands, cleaner burning, non-toxic. For spot cleaning grease marks on paper and cloth, removing sticky labels, removing tar spots etc. Test on a hidden area first." What's more, it's made here in High Wycombe! _________________ Peter - Moderator |
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