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Is my camera infected with fungus?

Photography Asked by jakob witsch on August 6, 2021

I am new to this forum. I just wanted to ask if this is fungus in my lens and how worried should I be?
I am just using this lens with my Nikon F3. Is it possible that my camera got infected? I don´t mind throwing away the lens but I am worried that my new one will get infected too. What should I do?

Thank you,
Jakob

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One Answer

First, fungus that grows on glass grows very slowly, and likely will not bother you or other lenses, directly. However,the smear might also be condensation from plastic outgassing plasticizer. Evaporating plasticizer from car parts can leave a similar smear on the windows.

In any event, you can try to clean the outer surfaces of the lens... but if the mess is on the inside, professional cleaning may cost more than a replacement lens.

Answered by DrMoishe Pippik on August 6, 2021

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