P3D Cleaning Realist lenses

[fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Dr. George A. Themelis)]

>>The lenses on my Realist 3.5 are looking a bit dirty...maybe even more than
>>just a bit.   Before I grab my screwdrivers and Windex and pull out the
>>lensboard and engage in any idiot behavior, anyone got any advice?  Tips n'
>>tricks?   Unscrew the back lens element to get the inside surfaces??  How do
>>the CLA guys do a C on lenses??
>
>Michael, this was rejected for unknown reasons.  To reply:  JUST DO IT!!!
>Nothing to be afraid of!

I thought my reply was going directly to Michael Georgoff who asked
the question and was rejected by the list computer... In any case,
it is relatively easy to remove the lens plate and clean the back
of the lenses.  Taking the elements apart is trickier but it can be
done if necessary.  -- George


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