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Phil Mitchell
Expert Film Handler

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From: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: Aug 2013


 - posted June 03, 2015 02:58 AM      Profile for Phil Mitchell   Email Phil Mitchell   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Hi all,

The converter lens for my Elmo FPC, is causing a halo effect when I project, lens is clean on outside but when I look inside it, looks like it is frosted if that is correct term.
The plastic ring on one end has two small holes, I am assuming they are for removing the ring so one can clean inside this.

Anyone know what to use to do this, if I am right in what I am saying re the holes.

Thanks in advance.
Phil

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Martin Jones
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Thetford , Norfolk,England
Registered: May 2008


 - posted June 03, 2015 06:47 AM      Profile for Martin Jones     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Like this....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Tips-Spanner-Wrench-Lens-Repair-Tool-Grip-Ring-Opening-For-DSLR-DC-Lens-DC313-/131480357353?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9cd709e9

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Janice Glesser
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From: Sunnyvale, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2011


 - posted June 03, 2015 10:44 AM      Profile for Janice Glesser     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Hi Phil...I've notice with the Elmo FP's I've had that lens clouding or fungus is common. A spanner wrench as Martin suggests is the proper tool for removing the ring insert, however if you don't have one you can try using calipers. You have to be careful not to damage the plastic holes in the insert...but it does work.

See the photos in this thread where I demonstrate on a Sankyo lens: http://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=009709

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Phil Mitchell
Expert Film Handler

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From: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: Aug 2013


 - posted June 03, 2015 09:22 PM      Profile for Phil Mitchell   Email Phil Mitchell   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Thanks for replies and suggestions advice, Martin and Janice.

Knew there was a tool, ah re calipers, my brother has one of those, not sure if it can fit small holes, but we'll give it a try.

Otherwise I look for a spanner wrench to fit this lens,

Cheers
Phil

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Steve Carter
Master Film Handler

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From: Bristol, UK
Registered: Apr 2015


 - posted June 05, 2015 04:39 AM      Profile for Steve Carter     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
I just ordered this one for my DCT lens £7.19...
web page Lens Wrench

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