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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NoSpringChicken" data-source="post: 1503136" data-attributes="member: 53267">Update. I have had another go at sorting out the damage on my camera. I bought some thin vinyl gloves (powderless) and found a nice bright anglepoise lamp. I should have done this in the first place as it was much easier to handle the pieces with gloved fingers than with tweezers.It is now much better than it was and there is no dirt left. Unfortunately it appears that I have damaged the glass surface underneath the focusing screen and it cannot be cleaned. Does anyone know if this glass surface is the base of the prism or an additional glass plate? It it is a glass plate it is possible it could be repaired professionally but if it is the prism itself I presume it wouldn't be economically viable to repair it.In its present state the camera is useable but not really saleable (although I have had one enquiry!) I will try to forget about the damage and use it as it is for the time being.My original conclusion remains: don't try to repair it yourself. Leave it to the professionals!Ron</blockquote>