Lens cleaning pen??? at DVinfo.net

Mark Argerake · April 30th, 2003, 07:00 AM

OK - I searched and couldn't find it, but I'm almost positve someone on this site recommended this pen thing they used to clean lenses. Anybody know what I'm talking about? Was it really a DVI thread?

George Brackett III · April 30th, 2003, 08:18 AM

Ritz Camera- just got one. Has some kind of cleaning pad on 1 end, and a retractable brush on the other. Haven't had the guts to try it on my GL-2 yet...

Chris Hurd · April 30th, 2003, 08:27 AM

Got mine from Ritz as well, same one as George's, about $7. Works great.

Mark Argerake · April 30th, 2003, 08:34 AM

Great thanks -- I guess I'll swing by the mall on the way home today.

John Threat · May 1st, 2003, 12:21 PM

Circuity city carries Lens pens for a reasonable 4 dollars.
Very nice.

Rob Lohman · May 1st, 2003, 02:01 PM

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pen thing they used to clean lenses

Andrew Petrie · May 2nd, 2003, 07:26 AM

Maybe DVinfo could make a small bit of $$, and offer a pack of cleaning essentials - pen, paper, cloth, solution, cleaning tape, etc... offer it for cheap and any profit, albiet small, could go towards upkeep. It'll certainly not hurt the sponsors business.

Chris Hurd · May 2nd, 2003, 10:24 AM

Thanks Andrew, that is a good idea... a DVi branded lens pen. If I can locate a supplier, this might actually happen. Much appreciated,

Casey Visco · May 2nd, 2003, 01:05 PM

hell i'm still waiting for the DV(i) baseball hat ;) i'd rather advertise dvinfo than nike on location!

Chris Hurd · May 2nd, 2003, 01:06 PM

DVi shwag happens soon, I promise!

Bryan Beasleigh · May 2nd, 2003, 01:44 PM

Chris
Your making me smile.
I'm a field engineer for a large refrigeration manufacturer. The first thing the boys say as I walk through the door is "where's the schwag?" Hat's, pens, screwdrivers, manuals, anything at all.

Garret Ambrosio · May 2nd, 2003, 07:20 PM

Chris, I'm in for the baseball hat idea...It would be like the ultimate shooting cap...as for the cleaning pen, well, it would be hard since Circuit City can sell one for a measly $4. BTW, it does work pretty good, similar to the old skool vinyl cleaners for the old 33's and 45's and the other end is a good ole fashion brush, now if someone can produce a brush that ahs bristles that don't fall off...

Chris, there are a few places here in "the city" (San Francisco, Frisco, Sisko, DA 'sco, etc.) I can post phone numbers and inquire about prices if you'd like. I think they do coffee mugs, buttons, etc.

Mike Rehmus · May 2nd, 2003, 07:44 PM

No need to go that far, Garret. My brother-in-law does this stuff for all the local High Schools and clubs. Fairly low price compared to other's I've seen.

I have my own VPD Photographer hat. Gets me in a lot of places.

How about DVI Film Crew hat and T-Shirt?

Garret Ambrosio · May 2nd, 2003, 08:11 PM

Ouuuu a VPD hat...Mike do you know some folks at Vallejo's finest? I know Metz ( I think he transferred to Eureka), Bull (Mr 357 himself) Alan Caragan, and Ehman ( Cool Kat.). I would love a VPD hat /swat shirt that would get me all over the place...hmmm, I just did a freebie for this one guy in SFPD, maybe an SFPD hat?

Adrian Douglas · May 2nd, 2003, 10:16 PM

For anyone still wondering what a Lenspen is it is a pen shaped cleaning tool for removing dust and smudges from lenses. On one end it has a brush for removing dust and debris from the surface of your lens. On the other end is a soft pad that is used to remove smudges, like finger prints etc, from the surface of the lens. These pens are in my opinion one of those things that is a must have for anyone who shoots either photos or video.

April 30th, 2003, 07:00 AM	#1
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	Lens cleaning pen??? OK - I searched and couldn't find it, but I'm almost positve someone on this site recommended this pen thing they used to clean lenses. Anybody know what I'm talking about? Was it really a DVI thread?

April 30th, 2003, 08:18 AM	#2
George Brackett III Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Waterville, NY USA Posts: 83	Ritz Camera- just got one. Has some kind of cleaning pad on 1 end, and a retractable brush on the other. Haven't had the guts to try it on my GL-2 yet... __________________ If the quality of mercy is not strained, then how do they get the lumps out?

April 30th, 2003, 08:27 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Got mine from Ritz as well, same one as George's, about $7. Works great. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 2nd, 2003, 07:26 AM	#7
Andrew Petrie Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 484	Opportunity for DVi? Maybe DVinfo could make a small bit of $$, and offer a pack of cleaning essentials - pen, paper, cloth, solution, cleaning tape, etc... offer it for cheap and any profit, albiet small, could go towards upkeep. It'll certainly not hurt the sponsors business. __________________ Andrew \| Canon XL1s, ME66, Vinten Vision 3, GlideCam V16 (for sale!)

May 2nd, 2003, 10:24 AM	#8
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Thanks Andrew, that is a good idea... a DVi branded lens pen. If I can locate a supplier, this might actually happen. Much appreciated, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 30th, 2003, 08:34 AM	#4
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	Great thanks -- I guess I'll swing by the mall on the way home today.

May 1st, 2003, 12:21 PM	#5
John Threat Major Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 322	Circuity city carries Lens pens for a reasonable 4 dollars. Very nice.

May 2nd, 2003, 01:05 PM	#9
Casey Visco Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 280	hell i'm still waiting for the DV(i) baseball hat ;) i'd rather advertise dvinfo than nike on location! __________________ Casey Visco Glidecam Industries, Inc.

May 2nd, 2003, 01:06 PM	#10
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	DVi shwag happens soon, I promise! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 2nd, 2003, 01:44 PM	#11
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Chris Your making me smile. I'm a field engineer for a large refrigeration manufacturer. The first thing the boys say as I walk through the door is "where's the schwag?" Hat's, pens, screwdrivers, manuals, anything at all.

May 2nd, 2003, 07:20 PM	#12
Garret Ambrosio Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 263	Chris, I'm in for the baseball hat idea...It would be like the ultimate shooting cap...as for the cleaning pen, well, it would be hard since Circuit City can sell one for a measly $4. BTW, it does work pretty good, similar to the old skool vinyl cleaners for the old 33's and 45's and the other end is a good ole fashion brush, now if someone can produce a brush that ahs bristles that don't fall off... Chris, there are a few places here in "the city" (San Francisco, Frisco, Sisko, DA 'sco, etc.) I can post phone numbers and inquire about prices if you'd like. I think they do coffee mugs, buttons, etc. __________________ "USA Today has come out with a new survey - apparently, three out of every four people make up 75% of the population." -David Letterman

May 2nd, 2003, 07:44 PM	#13
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	No need to go that far, Garret. My brother-in-law does this stuff for all the local High Schools and clubs. Fairly low price compared to other's I've seen. I have my own VPD Photographer hat. Gets me in a lot of places. How about DVI Film Crew hat and T-Shirt? __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

May 2nd, 2003, 08:11 PM	#14
Garret Ambrosio Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 263	Ouuuu a VPD hat...Mike do you know some folks at Vallejo's finest? I know Metz ( I think he transferred to Eureka), Bull (Mr 357 himself) Alan Caragan, and Ehman ( Cool Kat.). I would love a VPD hat /swat shirt that would get me all over the place...hmmm, I just did a freebie for this one guy in SFPD, maybe an SFPD hat? __________________ "USA Today has come out with a new survey - apparently, three out of every four people make up 75% of the population." -David Letterman

May 2nd, 2003, 10:16 PM	#15
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	For anyone still wondering what a Lenspen is it is a pen shaped cleaning tool for removing dust and smudges from lenses. On one end it has a brush for removing dust and debris from the surface of your lens. On the other end is a soft pad that is used to remove smudges, like finger prints etc, from the surface of the lens. These pens are in my opinion one of those things that is a must have for anyone who shoots either photos or video. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors