On Fri, 28 Aug 1998 15:07:15 GMT, funtasy@mbox2.singnet.com.sg wrote:

>I have used a window cleaning spray liquid (the bluish liquid) to
>clean some of my lens filters. I found that they did a very good
>cleaning job, giving the filter a polished shine and also prevents
>dust from sticking on it. Wonder if anyone has ever use this as a
>cleaning agent for your camera optical equipments. . I like to know
>if there is any problem if I use this window cleaner on my camera
>lenses.

Contrary to what others have said, I find window cleaner
excellent for lenses (do not apply it directly to the lens,
just a bit to the clean tissue or cotton swab...), and it
does not harm coatings or camera/lens finishes (it is an
excellent cleaner for camera/lens exterior surfaces, also).