Cleaning Nikon F3 E-screen

[Soeren]

Hi All
I was given a F3 with an E-screen. It is somewhat dusty and maybe it could do with a good cleanup.
What to use and how to do?
Kind regards

 

[Peter Black]

You'll get a full copy of the manual at the link below, but hopefully(!) it should jump right to the part where it tells you how to remove the screen. I wouldn't go using anything fancy to clean it though!

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photograph...konf3ver2/f3manual/detail/detail5.htm#screens

 

[Mick Fagan]

Soeren, I run the E focusing screen in all of my Nikons The E and B screens are the only ones capable of being used on any Nikkor lens as in 6mm through to the 2,000mm lens.

I have, on a couple of occasions, used my camera upside down through a sunroof on a car, using the screen as a basic aid for composition. As these were on dirt roads I certainly got a layer of dust covering the whole camera, including the screen.

At the end of the session (each time) I pulled the screen out and wiped it carefully with my hankerchief. Which by the way are all linen and scrupulously clean, I carry them for this exact purpose.

Once in a studio where I was using the DW-3 waist level finder the stylist sprayed hair spray over the model from behind towards the camera. I was busy elsewhere and when I came back to the camera I flipped the mirror up and couldn't believe the muck that was sitting on top of the glass, as well as the rest of the camera. From memory we pulled it out and washed it with water and a cotton/linen hankerchief.

Mick.

 

[Soeren]

You'll get a full copy of the manual at the link below, but hopefully(!) it should jump right to the part where it tells you how to remove the screen. I wouldn't go using anything fancy to clean it though!

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photograph...konf3ver2/f3manual/detail/detail5.htm#screens

Thanks for your answer but I do know how to remove the screen from the camera. My question was, with what and how to clean the screen.
Kind regards

 

[Soeren]

Soeren, I run the E focusing screen in all of my Nikons The E and B screens are the only ones capable of being used on any Nikkor lens as in 6mm through to the 2,000mm lens.

I have, on a couple of occasions, used my camera upside down through a sunroof on a car, using the screen as a basic aid for composition. As these were on dirt roads I certainly got a layer of dust covering the whole camera, including the screen.

At the end of the session (each time) I pulled the screen out and wiped it carefully with my hankerchief. Which by the way are all linen and scrupulously clean, I carry them for this exact purpose.

Once in a studio where I was using the DW-3 waist level finder the stylist sprayed hair spray over the model from behind towards the camera. I was busy elsewhere and when I came back to the camera I flipped the mirror up and couldn't believe the muck that was sitting on top of the glass, as well as the rest of the camera. From memory we pulled it out and washed it with water and a cotton/linen hankerchief.

Mick.

Thanks Mick
Isn't there a risk to damage it when using a hankerchief? Is it very durable or will it scratch easily?
Kind regards

 

[Christiaan Phleger]

I've used regular lens cleaning fluid, one drop on a proper lens cleaning tissue.