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Aug 08, 2010 22:58 |  #1

How do you safely clean the focusing screen. I got a spot on mine and (it doesn't show on the pictures) and I'm not sure how to clean it.

Any ideas and/or cleaning kit suggestions would be appreciated. :D


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Aug 08, 2010 23:25 |  #2

What he said--I've got the same problem.


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Aug 09, 2010 00:47 |  #3

Take out the focusing screen, be careful not to touch it other than the edges and use a blower on both sides.

http://shimworld.wordp​ress.com …-the-5d-mk-ii-viewfinder/ (external link)

I believe this process should apply for the 50d as well

A word of caution,

if you don't need to absolutely clean the SI screen, do not be tempted to do it, as you can easily scratch it or introduce more dust into inaccessible spaces.


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Aug 09, 2010 03:31 |  #4

First check it's not on the mirror (won't show up in pictures either). It's much easier to blow a spot off the mirror with a puff of air than it is to remove and clean the focus screen.


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Aug 09, 2010 13:56 as a reply to  @ foxbat's post |  #5

The best way to safely clean a focus screen is to take it to an authorized service center or camera store with authorized service. My camera store did it for me for free when i purchased something from them otherwise they won't charge very much for that service
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