Re: Lens problem - fungus??

In article <c35k05xrn9.ln2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
 Peter Chant <REMpeteOVE@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> Chaps,
> 
> noticed something odd on the 135mm lens for my C330f.  What appears to
be a
> pale whitish smear of dirt - however not on the outside or film side
> surfaces of the lens, somewhere within the lens.
> 
> Is this the dreaded mould or cement deteriorating?  Put the lens outside
in
> the sun until it rained.  Now packed it in a platic bag with dessicant. 
> Anything else I can do?  Is it catching?
> 
> Pete

Hi, Pete,

Can you see if the deposit is between 2 lenses in a group or is on a 
glass-air interface? If the first it is probably separation/cement 
failure. If the second is can be fungus or another deposit. Fungus can 
be abated with the lens-in-the-sun trick, but that doesn't always take 
care of the problem.

If it is separation you should probably consider replacing the entire 
lens -- C330 lenses aren't that expensive. If it is some kind of deposit 
a good camera repair shop should be able to clean it.

Hope this helps,

k

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jai bhagavan