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Is it really safe to use cigarette paper to clean lenses and other easily-scratched surfaces? |
I was listening to the Digital Photography Tips from the Top Floor podcast #121 (found at http://www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com/2006/... ) and host / photographer Chris Marquardt said he uses cigarette paper as a low-cost alternative for cleaning dust off his lens because it is soft and lint-free. However, on Lifehacker, I read a user response (found at http://lifehacker.com/software/how-to/ho... ) about cleaning LCD screens. He said: "I suggest you do NOT use a paper towel or even soft toilet paper. Paper products contain micro particles of wood and will cause tiny scratches that you may not see, but will be harmful." Would cigarette paper have that same problem? What are some low-cost alternatives if it's not safe to use? The bottom edge of my T-shirt has cleaned $7,000 dollar lenses in the field. I use a lens cloth made for the purpose when I can, but the T-shirt works fine in a pinch. coffee filters you should find a lens cloth but do NOT use cigarette paper ... no! ... it's all fun & games till someone gets their eye poked out ... don't do it! ... No, toilet paper much better. I always heard NEVER use any paper product to clean any lens, as it will eventually score the lens. I ignored this, of course, and used kleenex and ruined a pair of glasses. I heard using lens cloths and cotton dish towels are best. However, I recently went to a premier eyeglass shop and they use paperproducts to clean the lens AFTER they rinse the glasses under the tap. They swear that if you get ALL the particles off the glass first, then use a kleenex, it will be fine. umm. it is not right to clean lenses in cigarette paper,, buy da appropiate cloth for da lens.. |
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