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Subject: [OM] Re: Minolta 5400
From: "Gareth.J.Martin" <g.j.martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2004 09:14:44 +0100
I always thought that a lens brush might scratch the surface. I do have 
a lens brush so I guess I'll use that with a little compressed air when 
my slides need cleaning. I can imagine that cardboard mounts are a bit 
nasty, luckily Fuji use plastic mounts so I guess I'm OK there. As 
always, thanks very much for the advice!

All the best,
Gareth.

Moose wrote:
> Dust-off and the very occasional use of a lens brush works pretty well 
> for me. Make sure to hold the can upright, especially when new, to avoid 
> spraying the liquid on your film. Try holding the film so you can see a 
> light reflected in the surface so you can see the dust particles and 
> practice 'till you know the angle and movement that is most effective. 
> You can never get it all. Cardboard mounts are the pits, stuff comes off 
> them onto the film and they leave a "hairy" looking edge to the image.
> 
> Moose
> 
> Gareth.J.Martin wrote:
> 
> 
>>On the subject of cleaning slides what is the best method to use for 
>>cleaning them? Its something I've never really thought about even though 
>>I've got loads of them!
>>
> 
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