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Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

I use silver Rizla papers. LMAO......... You naughty boy Mike. But at least it will give you some "interesting" effects.....:twisted:

Posted by Offertonhatter on 10/01/2011 - 20:03

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

Lens tissue is going back a bit.....microfibre cleaning cloths are my choice, with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid if (very rarely) needed.

Posted by johnriley on 10/01/2011 - 20:21

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

Great, thanks so much for all your replies. So, any microfibre cleaning cloth will do?

Posted by lisali on 10/01/2011 - 20:25

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

They are sold specifically for lens cleaning from a variety of manufacturers, including Pentax. Source one from a photo retailer and you should be OK.

Posted by johnriley on 10/01/2011 - 20:26

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

Strongly recommend The size of face flannels, well worth 2 quid. Davex.

Posted by davex on 10/01/2011 - 20:29

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

They look nothing like the lens cleaning cloths I've used!

Posted by johnriley on 10/01/2011 - 20:30

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

I use silver Rizla papers. LMAO......... You naughty boy Mike. But at least it will give you some "interesting" effects.....:twisted: Of course I don't use Silver Rizla papers. :roll: Green ones are much cheaper.

Posted by Mike-P on 10/01/2011 - 20:31

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

They look nothing like the lens cleaning cloths I've used Indeed John, they are like small soft towels, but they work great. Davex.

Posted by davex on 10/01/2011 - 20:32

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

[quote:3496ace15f="Mike-P"]I use silver Rizla papers. LMAO......... You naughty boy Mike. But at least it will give you some "interesting" effects.....:twisted: Of course I don't use Silver Rizla papers. :roll: Green ones are much cheaper.[/quote] Cheapskate......:D

Posted by Offertonhatter on 10/01/2011 - 20:36

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

Thought I was kidding eh. :wink:

Posted by Mike-P on 10/01/2011 - 20:40

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

I did, and OH MY GOD! :shock: You would think Rizlas would scratch the glass, but it would appear not. Useful tip there methinks....:oops:

Posted by Offertonhatter on 10/01/2011 - 20:42

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

I also thought Mike-P was kidding! Why silver ones?

Posted by lisali on 10/01/2011 - 20:44

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

I used lens tissues for years never had any problems, the best thing is you start with a nice fresh one every time, microfibre cloths become soiled over time, although most are washable AFAIK. John

Posted by johnwhit on 10/01/2011 - 20:48

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

Strongly recommend The size of face flannels, well worth 2 quid. Davex. Looks like kitchen towel to me :O I would probably be scared ti try these... If they say they use it for car cleaning - I would not try it on MY optics :) I got one from jessops some time ago wich looks more appropriat...

Posted by sazanovich on 10/01/2011 - 20:58

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

In their lens manuals Kiron say that dry tissue will scratch the lens coatings and it should always be used moistened with lens cleaner. For a final wipe Selvit cloths are about the best for removing bits left behind by microfibre cloths etc. I find them too soft to actually clean off anythin...

Posted by Algernon on 10/01/2011 - 21:15

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

I use silver Rizla papers. There is someone on one of the forums that uses "Scotch Magic Tape" to clean his sensor :shock: :? :lol:

Posted by Algernon on 10/01/2011 - 21:18

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

What's wrong with newspaper and vinegar Mike? :lol:

Posted by Blythman on 10/01/2011 - 21:27

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

Persil washing powder is very good. I find I have two children and it brings them up lovely and clean :shock: :lol: I like that idea, especially if it makes the Whites Whiter.......:D

Posted by Offertonhatter on 10/01/2011 - 21:30

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

Breath condensation and fresh loo roll. works a treat :)

Posted by Smeggypants on 10/01/2011 - 22:20

Lens cleaning paper - thoughts?

Forget the lens tissues, just buy DA* lenses with Pentax's "Muck Repelant Technology":lol: Seriously, I get tired of cleaning lenses but both my DA* lenses are now a couple of years old and apart from the odd wipe with a microfibre cloth to remove surface dust they have NEVER needed cleaning, my...

Posted by fatspider on 10/01/2011 - 23:55

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