Cleaning?

coker
Posted 26/04/2013 - 17:17 Link
What's the best cleaning solution to use on the rear screen on my K5?

Thanks,

Roger.
The more I look, the more there is to see!
steven9761
Posted 26/04/2013 - 17:34 Link
Roger - if it's "oily" fingermarks and the like, I use the little alcohol wipes similar to those used in hospitals, prior to insertion of a syringe. They contain isopropyl alcohol, which will dissolve the oily film, but evaporate without damaging the screen. Alternatively, you could just use a damp, soapy cloth, drying off immediately to prevent further build-up of residue.
johnriley
Posted 26/04/2013 - 18:09 Link
Alcohols also denature plastics and make them brittle.
Best regards, John
snappychappy
Posted 26/04/2013 - 18:38 Link
Tiny drop of washing up liquid and a microfibre cloth.
coker
Posted 26/04/2013 - 18:39 Link
That'll be the soapy cloth, then....


Thanks Steven & John.

Roger.
The more I look, the more there is to see!
jeallen01
Posted 27/04/2013 - 10:55 Link
Sensor cleaning swabs & solutions probably work OK as well -> clean the sensor and then the rear screen (or lenses/filters - they work well for these as well).
OTOH, you could always fit a phono screen protector which can then be replaced when it gets too bad.
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
Smeggypants
Posted 27/04/2013 - 18:56 Link
Saliva and bog roll here


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