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Georgre
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 08:49 pm: | 
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I have a yashica electro 35 gt. When you look into the lens it looks like spider webs. What is it? and how can i fix it?. |
Werner J. Becker
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 04:02 am: |
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Most probably this is what the experts among us call "lens fungus". The real expert experts say it can be removed by applying "Pond's Cold Cream", a facial cream for elderly females, to the lens, from my point of view this is at best considered their contribution to April Fool's Day (yeah, it's today !). Others, including me, advise using vinegar. Take the lens apart, that is to say unscrew the front lens group and carefully wipe all glass surfaces with it, clean the glass again the ordinary way, and the problem should be solved. If not, that is if other lens surfaces than the ones easily reachable are affected, a further disassembly of the lens will be necessary, but this is not very probable. |
rick oleson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 06:15 am: |
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I tried the cold cream trick once - it didn't work and it felt icky. No more for me...
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WernerJB
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 10:44 am: |
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Thanks for your confirmation, so I am no longer alone ... |
ron herron
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 11, 2005 - 09:24 am: |
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I collect old cameras, and run into this frequently. After disassembling the lens, I have used a mixture of 1/2 hydrogen peroxide, and 1/2 regular household ammonia (usually applied with a Q-tip). It literally melts the fungus off and, better yet, helps keep it from returning! After using this solution, I finally clean the lens with regular old water and a lens cloth. Works like a charm! |
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