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Cleaning the mirror.
I would appreciate some advice regarding cleaning the mirror on my film camera.I wondered whether it could be done with a cotton bud and isopropyl?? Thanks Regards Chris
Posted by chrissinkpen on 19/08/2011 - 18:54
Cleaning the mirror.
I would appreciate some advice regarding cleaning the mirror on my film camera.I wondered whether it could be done with a cotton bud and isopropyl?? Why does it need cleaning? Unlike the sensor, which is protected by an anti-alias filter, the silvered surface of the mirror has no protection and clea...
Posted by prsjnb on 19/08/2011 - 20:25
Cleaning the mirror.
I'd really, really think hard before doing this. I messed up when attempting this on my Super A a number of years ago. Not only did I make the stains on the mirror worse I also damaged the foam sealing around the mirror box. The camera was then, effectively, useless. So, unless you really need to do...
Posted by AdrianP on 19/08/2011 - 20:56
Cleaning the mirror.
I wouldn't bother. Marks on the mirror have no effect on images and can't usually be seen in the viewfinder. Plus as others have said you run a serious risk of damaging it.
Posted by Dangermouse on 19/08/2011 - 22:53
Cleaning the mirror.
Hi there, All advice has been much appreciated.:D I will leave it alone. Regards Chris
Posted by chrissinkpen on 19/08/2011 - 23:03
Cleaning the mirror.
You've received good advice! :)
Posted by johnriley on 19/08/2011 - 23:47
Cleaning the mirror.
No need to be so squeamish. An occasional cleaning is okay. I worked in the camera repair department at Olympus USA. Many cameras that came in for repair had smudged mirrors. We would wrap several layers of lens tissue around the end of a long tweezers, and dip this in Freon. Any good l...
Posted by ChrisPlatt on 15/09/2011 - 01:49
Cleaning the mirror.
I would just use a patch of micro fibre cloth, maybe hold it in tweezers or wrap it around a chopstick etc.
Posted by Pentaxophile on 15/09/2011 - 07:17
New Flash with an LX or SuperA
If you want to know about flash, ask a George! G Brother George - Are you saying we're flashers?:D Absolutely, if you have an LX, you want to look like a pro. Some years ago it was said that, to be taken as a professional, you needed a leather jacket, a Pentax, and a surly attitude. T...
Posted by George in Georgia USA on 29/09/2011 - 22:40
New Flash with an LX or SuperA
If you want to know about flash, ask a George! G Brother George - Are you saying we're flashers?:D Absolutely, if you have an LX, you want to look like a pro. Some years ago it was said that, to be taken as a professional, you needed a leather jacket, a Pentax, and a surly attitude. T...
Posted by George Lazarette on 30/09/2011 - 16:14
Infra Red?
It all depends on which camera you have, the early DSLRs like the *istDS can be used without any conversion and just an IR filter. Later cameras require the removal or replacement of the filter in front of the sensor. Film requires both IR film and a filter. Not sure if it is processed in standar...
Posted by gartmore on 23/09/2011 - 09:42
MX Focusing Screen - Cleaning Tips
Hi all, The focusing sreen on my MX has some black residue form a part that I don't know what it is called - it is like a foam that the mirror hits when the shutter is released - which has disintegrated. Does anyone know that best way to clean the screen before I start fiddling with it myself ple...
Posted by AndrewA on 20/10/2011 - 11:44
MX Focusing Screen - Cleaning Tips
Asahi Photo or Harrow Technical. I wouldn't try to clean a screen or mirror as you'll damage them almost certainly. The foam disintegrates after 30 years or so and this is something common to all makes of camera of that era. The foam you refer to is a mirror shock absorber and it absorbs the shoc...
Posted by johnriley on 20/10/2011 - 12:39
MX Focusing Screen - Cleaning Tips
Many thanks John.
Posted by AndrewA on 20/10/2011 - 12:54
MX Focusing Screen - Cleaning Tips
£65 is about on the money, although I'd be more inclined to have one of the two businesses John named do the work. If it was just the light seals then you can replace them yourself, takes about 20-30mins of careful, methodical work but it's not especially complicated. The kits are around £7 incl...
Posted by Dangermouse on 20/10/2011 - 13:02
MX Focusing Screen - Cleaning Tips
I had one of my MX bodies serviced and it cost £60, so £65 is a reasonable price. Harrow Technical have a guide price of £66.50 on their site, you could give them a ring and discuss what you need to try and get a better price. I don't know if being a forum member gets any discounts though.
Posted by Hardgravity on 20/10/2011 - 22:49
MX Focusing Screen - Cleaning Tips
I don't know if being a forum member gets any discounts though. It used to. No harm in asking. K.
Posted by womble on 20/10/2011 - 23:44
MX Focusing Screen - Cleaning Tips
I don't know if being a forum member gets any discounts though. It used to. No harm in asking. K. The discount still applied earlier this year when I had some work done. Great job too.
Posted by smc on 22/10/2011 - 16:38
MX Focusing Screen - Cleaning Tips
I've just had a quote for getting my MX & LX serviced by Harrow Technical and they have offered to give 15% discount for being a club member:D
Posted by co049 on 23/10/2011 - 18:31
MX Focusing Screen - Cleaning Tips
I have just emailed both of John's suggestions to check on the price and the potential discount. Thanks for your responses.
Posted by AndrewA on 24/10/2011 - 09:11
