Post by: splitshot on November 02, 2015, 11:27:47 AM
Post by: 300rum on November 02, 2015, 11:32:20 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 02, 2015, 11:35:35 AM
:dunno:
http://www.amazon.com/EK-10003C-Cat-Crap/dp/B002ZNA488
Post by: 300rum on November 02, 2015, 11:41:37 AM
Keep your binoculars/spotting scope/rifle/range finder, etc., inside your vehicle at night, don't bring them into a tent or trailer. They will warm up inside and when you go outside the temp difference will allow them to fog. You want to keep them the same temp as the outside air if possible.
When you are looking through your binoculars or spotting scope, breath out of you mouth and breath down, away from your lenses. This will keep the condensation from collecting on your lenses. I try to hold my breath when it is important.
Sometimes I like to keep my eyes a ways back from the lenses, the heat from your eyes can make them fog.
Don't use any scope caps (like the Butler Creek ones) on your scope, there will be a temp difference between the outside air and the air trapped in the scope cover. When you flip open the scope cap, the scope will fog. Don't use scope caps.
Next to last, I keep a paper towel in each pocket that I have to wipe the lenses in the rain, fog, etc.
Last, use your finger when you need to.
Post by: splitshot on November 02, 2015, 12:06:35 PM
Post by: splitshot on November 02, 2015, 12:09:40 PM
Post by: 300rum on November 02, 2015, 12:23:56 PM
Post by: Turner89 on November 02, 2015, 04:58:23 PM
If you have fogging on the outside there are a couple of things you can do....:yeah: I don't cover any of my lenses. Keep paper towels in zip lock bag. I look through the rain drops.
Keep your binoculars/spotting scope/rifle/range finder, etc., inside your vehicle at night, don't bring them into a tent or trailer. They will warm up inside and when you go outside the temp difference will allow them to fog. You want to keep them the same temp as the outside air if possible.
When you are looking through your binoculars or spotting scope, breath out of you mouth and breath down, away from your lenses. This will keep the condensation from collecting on your lenses. I try to hold my breath when it is important.
Sometimes I like to keep my eyes a ways back from the lenses, the heat from your eyes can make them fog.
Don't use any scope caps (like the Butler Creek ones) on your scope, there will be a temp difference between the outside air and the air trapped in the scope cover. When you flip open the scope cap, the scope will fog. Don't use scope caps.
Next to last, I keep a paper towel in each pocket that I have to wipe the lenses in the rain, fog, etc.
Last, use your finger when you need to.
Post by: aorams on November 02, 2015, 10:44:44 PM
http://www.kleervu.com/shop/2oz-anti-fog-cleaner/
Post by: splitshot on November 03, 2015, 06:01:24 AM
Post by: ghosthunter on November 03, 2015, 06:12:45 AM
This is what I've been using because the technicians at Leupold suggested it. The more you apply it, the better it works. I clean my optics at the end of every day and re-apply this stuff and have had great luck. I try to wipe the glass as little as possible in the field and keep it uncovered throughout the day.
http://www.kleervu.com/shop/2oz-anti-fog-cleaner/
Yep i have a couple bottles. Got it at the Sportsman Show last year.
I also like cat crap.
Post by: thinkingman on November 03, 2015, 07:42:55 AM
I won't even use them on sunglasses.
Get a lenspen that has a brush on one end to remove dust (eastern WA volcanic soil is actually fine grit and does a great job of scratching glass surfaces) and carry a microfiber wipe (many sunglasses include a microfiber bag to be used as a wipe).
If you invest in good glass, take proper care of it.
Post by: JDHasty on November 03, 2015, 01:16:31 PM
Do not use paper towels to wipe any quality optics.
I won't even use them on sunglasses.
Get a lenspen that has a brush on one end to remove dust (eastern WA volcanic soil is actually fine grit and does a great job of scratching glass surfaces) and carry a microfiber wipe (many sunglasses include a microfiber bag to be used as a wipe).
If you invest in good glass, take proper care of it.
:yeah:
Oh my God yea, don't use anything like a paper towel on coated optical lenses. Lens pen and a microfiber wipe for me.
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on November 03, 2015, 02:27:32 PM
Post by: Turner89 on November 03, 2015, 07:40:46 PM
Do not use paper towels to wipe any quality optics.I know your right, but thats how I roll. :chuckle:
I won't even use them on sunglasses.
Get a lenspen that has a brush on one end to remove dust (eastern WA volcanic soil is actually fine grit and does a great job of scratching glass surfaces) and carry a microfiber wipe (many sunglasses include a microfiber bag to be used as a wipe).
If you invest in good glass, take proper care of it.
Post by: bobcat on November 03, 2015, 07:48:34 PM
Do not use paper towels to wipe any quality optics.I know your right, but thats how I roll. :chuckle:
I won't even use them on sunglasses.
Get a lenspen that has a brush on one end to remove dust (eastern WA volcanic soil is actually fine grit and does a great job of scratching glass surfaces) and carry a microfiber wipe (many sunglasses include a microfiber bag to be used as a wipe).
If you invest in good glass, take proper care of it.
I use Butler Creek covers so normally don't need to dry off my scope's lenses. But if it's really wet, sometimes it's needed, especially when an animal is spotted and the covers are flipped open to be ready for a shot. I don't think it hurts much to dry the lenses with whatever you have. I usually use toilet paper. But I don't wipe vigorously, just lightly dab the lenses. I've never scratched my scope doing that.
Post by: Turner89 on November 03, 2015, 08:00:47 PM
Post by: aorams on November 06, 2015, 09:08:55 AM
do you know if it is sold in tricities or Spokane? the stuff sounds good and I will give it a try. thanks, mike w
I buy it on amazon...
Post by: JDHasty on November 06, 2015, 09:15:10 AM