What's a good and reliable place to get mouldy lenses cleaned?

talkativeman · 18th October 2005

Hi, I know next to nothing about cameras, but I am trying to pick up photography. So I hope you guys can help

My dad's cameras have been sitting in the cabinet for too long and they are starting to grow mould!

There are 3 slrs, FE10, F90x and a Canon A1.

I went to a nearby photo developer and found out the nikon lens are mouldy. Where is a good , reliable and affordable place to clean the lenses? I only know in Peninsular Plaza, but there are a few workshops there if I am not wrong.

I am thinking of sending the 35 mm lens and a 70mm lens to clean. How much would it cost to clean and how long will it take. I am going for a trip soon and I hope to take some photos...

Your help is much appreciated!

zola70 · 18th October 2005

Try TCW (The Camera Workshop) at Peninsular Plaza. Price I'm not to sure, you can check with them.

student · 18th October 2005

Mould from lenses cannot be effectively removed.

Go get yourself some clean lenses. Meanwhile you can still use these lenses for "special effects".

tao · 18th October 2005

Originally Posted by student

Mould from lenses cannot be effectively removed.

Go get yourself some clean lenses. Meanwhile you can still use these lenses for "special effects".

yah.... i realised that my old nikon manual lenses with mould on them can throw away liao... because the coating on the lens has been 'eaten' up by the mould. even after cleaning, one won't get back the optical performance.

Ian · 19th October 2005

Moved to a more appropriate location

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18th October 2005	#1
talkativeman New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1	What's a good and reliable place to get mouldy lenses cleaned? Hi, I know next to nothing about cameras, but I am trying to pick up photography. So I hope you guys can help My dad's cameras have been sitting in the cabinet for too long and they are starting to grow mould! There are 3 slrs, FE10, F90x and a Canon A1. I went to a nearby photo developer and found out the nikon lens are mouldy. Where is a good , reliable and affordable place to clean the lenses? I only know in Peninsular Plaza, but there are a few workshops there if I am not wrong. I am thinking of sending the 35 mm lens and a 70mm lens to clean. How much would it cost to clean and how long will it take. I am going for a trip soon and I hope to take some photos... Your help is much appreciated!

18th October 2005	#2
zola70 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jurong West Posts: 844	Re: What's a good and reliable place to get mouldy lenses cleaned? Try TCW (The Camera Workshop) at Peninsular Plaza. Price I'm not to sure, you can check with them. __________________ Nikon D5000 \| NikKor AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G VR \| Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G \| SB-400 \| Lumix DMC-LX3

18th October 2005	#3
student Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,091	Re: What's a good and reliable place to get mouldy lenses cleaned? Mould from lenses cannot be effectively removed. Go get yourself some clean lenses. Meanwhile you can still use these lenses for "special effects".

19th October 2005	#5
Ian Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 2,325	Re: What's a good and reliable place to get mouldy lenses cleaned? Moved to a more appropriate location Ian Nikon Forum Moderator __________________ The Ang Moh from Hell