RE: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Don't you have "Budget" dishwashing liquid there? Comes in a white bottle with blue writing and smells of mint not lemon. Haven't tried using it as a toothpaste yet, but I bet it gives you lovely fresh breath and squeaky clean teeth :) Dawn dishwashing detergent is my favorite for filters I take of sunrises; Joy for newborn baby pictures; Lux for lowlight; Ivory for weddings; Mean Green for machinery... etc __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Dr. Robb is correct - the dishwashing liquid and distilled water works for me too. This was shown to me by an optician for my coated eyeglasses. Dawn dishwashing detergent is my favorite for filters I take of sunrises; Joy for newborn baby pictures; Lux for lowlight; Ivory for weddings; Mean Green for machinery... etc Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 11:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now I had that happen with an off brand filter. I ended up washing it with dish detergent and water, then rinsing it in distilled water and allowing it to dry. It seemed to do the trick. William Robb - Original Message - From: "Paul Jones" Subject: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now Hi, I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... Is there any way to get the mark off? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
I worked in a test equipment repair shop for several years. We used dishwashing liquid as an antistatic cleaner for glass plastic analog meter face plates, to prevent static from affecting the meter needle. The secret was to rinse it in warm water, cold water quickly removed all the soap, while warm water let it spread around over the glass and left the tiniest thin coating. Radio Shack sold a little 1-2 ounce bottle of antistatic solution for several dollars that contained only dishwashing liquid and water. Why am I saying this? Possibly washing a filter this way could convey an antistatic property, repelling instead of collecting dust. Tom C. - Original Message - From: "Provencher, Paul M." [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 02, 2001 10:33 AM Subject: RE: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now Dr. Robb is correct - the dishwashing liquid and distilled water works for me too. This was shown to me by an optician for my coated eyeglasses. Dawn dishwashing detergent is my favorite for filters I take of sunrises; Joy for newborn baby pictures; Lux for lowlight; Ivory for weddings; Mean Green for machinery... etc Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 11:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now I had that happen with an off brand filter. I ended up washing it with dish detergent and water, then rinsing it in distilled water and allowing it to dry. It seemed to do the trick. William Robb - Original Message - From: "Paul Jones" Subject: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now Hi, I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... Is there any way to get the mark off? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
On 31 Mar 2001, at 21:57, Paul Jones wrote: Hi, I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... Is there any way to get the mark off? I have quite a few other Pentax and Hoya filters, all the pentax ones are SMC, but the other Hoyas are not HMC... I have never this trouble with any of the other and have touched them lots of times.. Hi Paul, Like Bill suggested cleaning the lens with a gentle soap of some kind will often get rid of the mark however you shouldn't really wet any filters other than non-sandwiched simple glass filters and also you have to really rinse them well as the soap will remain under the retainer ring/lip. The other option is to use an optically safe lint free swab (like Chemtronics Cottontips, let me know if you want to know where to get them locally) dipped in isopropyl alcohol (pure stuff from the chemist not the rubbing type) and clean in a spiral motion working your way out from the centre, rotating the swab. You might also need to use a few swabs on the one filter surface depending on how oily the mark is. Stubborn marks on lens coatings can be removed the same way. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 Fax +61-2-9554-9259 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Hi, Thanks for everyones replys. I tried so dish washing soap and then rinsed it and it seemed to get %80 of the mark off, i will pick up some isopropyl alcohol on my lunch break to clean the remaining off. Thanks From: "Rob Studdert" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 22:16:04 +1000 On 31 Mar 2001, at 21:57, Paul Jones wrote: Hi, I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... Is there any way to get the mark off? I have quite a few other Pentax and Hoya filters, all the pentax ones are SMC, but the other Hoyas are not HMC... I have never this trouble with any of the other and have touched them lots of times.. Hi Paul, Like Bill suggested cleaning the lens with a gentle soap of some kind will often get rid of the mark however you shouldn't really wet any filters other than non-sandwiched simple glass filters and also you have to really rinse them well as the soap will remain under the retainer ring/lip. The other option is to use an optically safe lint free swab (like Chemtronics Cottontips, let me know if you want to know where to get them locally) dipped in isopropyl alcohol (pure stuff from the chemist not the rubbing type) and clean in a spiral motion working your way out from the centre, rotating the swab. You might also need to use a few swabs on the one filter surface depending on how oily the mark is. Stubborn marks on lens coatings can be removed the same way. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 Fax +61-2-9554-9259 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Hi, I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... Is there any way to get the mark off? I have quite a few other Pentax and Hoya filters, all the pentax ones are SMC, but the other Hoyas are not HMC... I have never this trouble with any of the other and have touched them lots of times.. Cya - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
When I put a greasy smuge on a filter or element I use ROR (Residual Oil Remover). Might be hard to find, I only have one shop in town that stocks it. l8r, Douglas E Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/~genius91/ - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 12:57 AM Subject: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now : Hi, : : I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i : accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger : print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth : and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... : : Is there any way to get the mark off? I have quite a few other Pentax and : Hoya filters, all the pentax ones are SMC, but the other Hoyas are not : HMC... I have never this trouble with any of the other and have touched them : lots of times.. : : Cya : - : This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, : go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to : visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . : : - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
By the way, I like the Hoya HMC filters when I use a filter. They make a much better filter than Tiffen. I try not to use the Tiffens I have unless necessary. The Hoyas are a Best Bang for Buck filter to me. When I get a real job I can start using BW's. ;) l8r, Douglas E Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/~genius91/ - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 12:57 AM Subject: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now : Hi, : : I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i : accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger : print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth : and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... : : Is there any way to get the mark off? I have quite a few other Pentax and : Hoya filters, all the pentax ones are SMC, but the other Hoyas are not : HMC... I have never this trouble with any of the other and have touched them : lots of times.. : : Cya : - : This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, : go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to : visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . : : - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Try carbon black. Use only a very tiny amount with a tissue. If this doesn't get it up, the coating may be etched. Sometimes we have a fair amount of acid in our fingerprints. Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. From: "Paul Jones" [EMAIL PROTECTED] I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... Is there any way to get the mark off? I have quite a few other Pentax and Hoya filters, all the pentax ones are SMC, but the other Hoyas are not HMC... I have never this trouble with any of the other and have touched them lots of times.. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
I had that happen with an off brand filter. I ended up washing it with dish detergent and water, then rinsing it in distilled water and allowing it to dry. It seemed to do the trick. William Robb - Original Message - From: "Paul Jones" Subject: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now Hi, I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... Is there any way to get the mark off? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Hi Doug ... When I put a greasy smuge on a filter or element I use ROR (Residual Oil Remover). I had just that problem - a fingerprint on a Super Hoya Multi Coated filter - and ROR was of no help. I like the Hoya HMC filters ... They make a much better filter than Tiffen. The Hoyas are a Best Bang for Buck filter to me. When I get a real job I can start using BW's I'll be happy to sell you my mint condition, some never used, B+W filters as i start replacing them with SMC Pentax filters. B+W filters are not generally multi-coated, although, for lots of extra $$, you can get MC filters. The Pentax filters are, IMO, far superior to any filter I've used before. The skylights are virtually invisible, even when viewed at an angle, and their light transmission is superb. Prices are reasonable if you know where to look. I bought mine through a shop in Canada -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
The only way that I have known is a product called "Opti-clean" which is available in UK only. I think it's about UK$9 each. regards, Alan Chan _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Subject: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Personally, I have never had any problems with Hoya filters, except for one - the Softener(B). Personally, rather than just "softening" a shot, I feel that it makes it look washed out, almost to a point of being over-exposed. As a few others mentioned previously, the most tried and true method of creating a softening or diffusing filter is to wrap nylon stocking over the lens. An alternative that I have used and prevents vignetting is to get a larger piece of the pantihose or tulle, whichever you choose to use, and stretch it between a craft loop (don't know if that's what its called but that's what i am calling it!) - one of those circular frames that women (and men if they choose! hehe) use to hold their fabric in place for embroidery. You can then hold this in front of the lens as you shoot. Some of you may not like this idea as it means you need to use both hands however, I love the flexibility it gives. Obviously this can only be done when using a tripod and probably a cable release, so it wouldn't be suited to every situation, but it has on many occasions allowed me to shoot, one shot with softener, one shot without, repose the model, shoot again with it, shoot again without etc. So as soon as I get the prints back, I can compare the effect and choose which one I would prefer (ie with softener or without), rather than look at the prints and think "geez, i wish I'd used a softener" or "geez, i wish I hadn't used a softener" etc Hope this helps and at least makes some sense - I know I can be very long-winded at times! (Typical woman, you see! Well, so my hubby says...) :-) Tanya. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
