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Old 18-12-2006, 10:06 AM
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Milky corrector lens

Hi all, I have recently noticed that my 30 year old C8 is slowly developing a milky film on it's corrector lens, the problem is that it is on the inside of the glass.
The majority of the glasses diameter is good and this film is very light but around the edges the glass has taken on an opaque look about it.
It is only used for a few weeks every year while on holidays but is carefully stored in it's carry case at all other times.
Has any one encountered this problem as well or know how or why it's happening I would be very interested to find out more about this milkyness.

I dont think that it has affected the performance of the optic, but as I dont use it constantly it is a bit hard to judge.

cheers
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