Cleaning Lens
Oct 22, 2014 08:22:47 #
What would you suggest to clean the lens? I am always having smudges on them & can never get them totally off.
Oct 22, 2014 08:36:55 #
avemal wrote:
What would you suggest to clean the lens? I am always having smudges on them & can never get them totally off.
Personally, I rarely clean a lens in the field. A smudge usually does not affect the image much. I am much more concerned with scratching the lens by rubbing in unseen grit. But, if I must, I try to blow out dirt, use a wipe to tap up any dust or grit then check to see if it is good enough until I get home.
Oct 22, 2014 08:40:42 #
Oct 22, 2014 08:44:28 #
I have three tools in my camera bag: A lens pen, a "blower brush," and a microfiber lens cloth.
Oct 22, 2014 08:49:30 #
SonyA580 wrote:
Lens Pen - check it out here: http://www.lenspen.com/?resultType=category¶ms=9&tpid=0&tpid=323-
I have been meaning to get one of those.
Oct 22, 2014 08:53:48 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
I recently bought Mobile Cloths after seeing them recommended on photography life. They can be used on computer/tablet screens lenses,LCD. I love them. My husband loves them for his glasses.
http://mobilecloth.com
http://mobilecloth.com
avemal wrote:
What would you suggest to clean the lens? I am always having smudges on them & can never get them totally off.
Oct 22, 2014 09:02:17 #
sueyeisert wrote:
I recently bought Mobile Cloths after seeing them recommended on photography life. They can be used on computer/tablet screens lenses,LCD. I love them. My husband loves them for his glasses.
http://mobilecloth.com
http://mobilecloth.com
Just a side note: I do use wipes on my glasses, but I replace my glasses every couple years. Camera lenses that I hope to use for decades, get better treatment.
Oct 22, 2014 09:48:15 #
Oct 22, 2014 11:58:04 #
This might work, well worn pair of underwear, The fibers should be well rounded, clean, and soft.
The fiber cloth seems just spread and smear the particles around.
The fiber cloth seems just spread and smear the particles around.
Oct 22, 2014 12:06:03 #
Dan L wrote:
This might work, well worn pair of underwear, The fibers should be well rounded, clean, and soft.
The fiber cloth seems just spread and smear the particles around.
The fiber cloth seems just spread and smear the particles around.
How long do you need to wear them? A week, a month? Does the smell bother you?
:wink:
Oct 22, 2014 12:10:19 #
Well if you are married you don't have a chance for a in h**l for a useful pair. As far for smell well test it with the dog.:)
dsmeltz wrote:
How long do you need to wear them? A week, a month? Does the smell bother you?
:wink:
:wink:
Oct 22, 2014 12:15:45 #
avemal wrote:
What would you suggest to clean the lens? I am always having smudges on them & can never get them totally off.
You may want to discover why you are experiencing this. I see photographers constantly checking their lenses, but seldom do they need to clean them. What causes these smudges? Smudges can lead to scratches. Til you can find out what is causing this, you might try a LensPen, they are inexpensive and easy to carry.
Oct 22, 2014 12:21:50 #
davidrb wrote:
You may want to discover why you are experiencing this. I see photographers constantly checking their lenses, but seldom do they need to clean them. What causes these smudges? Smudges can lead to scratches. Til you can find out what is causing this, you might try a LensPen, they are inexpensive and easy to carry.
In fact you might want to consider a filter to protect the lens, if you are having that much trouble.
Oct 22, 2014 12:22:44 #
davidrb wrote:
You may want to discover why you are experiencing this. I see photographers constantly checking their lenses, but seldom do they need to clean them. What causes these smudges? Smudges can lead to scratches. Til you can find out what is causing this, you might try a LensPen, they are inexpensive and easy to carry.
Agreed. You gotta check why they keep getting smudged it the first place. Are you always using the lens cap when putting the lens away. Use a lens hood, This may be the time to use a clear glass filter to protect the lens(some will not agree).
Oct 22, 2014 12:30:39 #
boberic wrote:
Agreed. You gotta check why they keep getting smudged it the first place. Are you always using the lens cap when putting the lens away. Use a lens hood, This may be the time to use a clear glass filter to protect the lens(some will not agree).
I'll get hammered for this, but I use a neutral density filter on all my lenses -- for the protection they afford. I adjust my exposure for them, sometimes in camera, sometimes in post-processing.
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