Premium Member Aapo Lettinen Posted January 17, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Hi, I'm wondering if it is safe to use pure 2-propanol (isopropyl alcohol) for lens surfaces. I have used it for my old Switars and an old Fujinon eng zoom, it worked without issues. But I'll maybe shoot a part of a small-budget feature soon (or work as an ac) and must to know if this stuff can harm the multicoating or filter surfaces ( my friends assume that can happen :ph34r: ) (the lens isn't mine, and it is more expensive too, so raping the coatings would be a shame, although I know the lens is already scratched by others :rolleyes: ) #It will be about five years old 2/3" Fujinon tv zoom and Formatt filters, I don't remember details. thank you for answering :lol: Edited January 17, 2008 by aapo lettinen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted January 18, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted January 18, 2008 It won't hurt the glass, but there are better cleaners. Try to find some ultra clarity or panchro lens solution. Panchro, in particular, won't leave a residue that needs to be buffed out like straight alcohol does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Bowerbank Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Get some Kimwipes too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Lavalley Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Kimwipes give you the best bang for your buck. I like to keep a pad of rosco tissue on my belt, mainly for ease of portability. Pancro is expensive if you're paying for it out of pocket, but it's the best out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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