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aarondhgraham · November 28, 2012, 01:48 PM

The multi-coating used on camera lenses (scope lenses?) is a gelatin substance.

Mold can and often does form on it,,,
You can clean it off but you will lose the anti-glare feature.

Nikon, Canon, and Minolta all used the same stuff,,,
This has been a known issue since the 80's.

Aarond

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November 28, 2012, 01:48 PM	#4
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 6,357	It's the multi-coating,,, The multi-coating used on camera lenses (scope lenses?) is a gelatin substance. Mold can and often does form on it,,, You can clean it off but you will lose the anti-glare feature. Nikon, Canon, and Minolta all used the same stuff,,, This has been a known issue since the 80's. Aarond . __________________ Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Combat: "A Silent Cry" Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)