Justin Low
J for Justin
I've not seen this on the web before, so I've taken the initiative to document my own cleaning.
See it here: http://justinlow.com/articles/repair-minolta-cle
Any additions would be most welcome. Cheers!
See it here: http://justinlow.com/articles/repair-minolta-cle
Any additions would be most welcome. Cheers!
T42
Member
Great article, Justin. Exactly what I needed to know - it is possible to clean a hazy CLE viewfinder. I:m in Tokyo for the next week or so... Yesterday, I saw a used CLE for 40,000 yen (about $350) but it has a hazy, ("smokey" in Japan) v-f. Thinking about picking it up + a ZM 28. Only problem is finding the right tools.
laptoprob
back to basics
Great exercise Justin. Well documented, thanks. I also like your report on Vodka as lens cleaner!
bananasplit
Established
Thanks Justin. This is a brilliant idea and I love your website.
The Vodka one is really interesting. Hope you will develop more ideas like that. Would you recommend the Vodka for all lenses (including internal elements)?
I would love to discuss with you and share a Laksa, or pepper crab...Too bad I am a bit far.
The Vodka one is really interesting. Hope you will develop more ideas like that. Would you recommend the Vodka for all lenses (including internal elements)?
I would love to discuss with you and share a Laksa, or pepper crab...Too bad I am a bit far.
Justin Low
J for Justin
Thanks! I don't see why vodka would not work on the internal elements, but I have not tried it with the internals of the older Leitz lenses which are reputed to have softer coatings.
Diluted glass cleaner (like Windex) would probably work too, and I'd add a little wetting agent to keep it from beading too much.
Diluted glass cleaner (like Windex) would probably work too, and I'd add a little wetting agent to keep it from beading too much.