Best way to Clean Lens
Apr 2, 2019 07:54:19 #
Hello,
Am taking photos on the water. What is the best way to clean salt spray off camera lens?
Am taking photos on the water. What is the best way to clean salt spray off camera lens?
Apr 2, 2019 08:01:02 #
NOW is the time for a clear filter to be on hand/in place!! I don't use them in most instances but would here. Alcohol wipes wont melt/soften salt crystals.
Apr 2, 2019 08:05:53 #
Apr 2, 2019 08:29:00 #
Apr 2, 2019 09:00:33 #
Finally a situation where a high quality clear filter is useful and appropriate. High quality to reduce any optical issues. However, you might want to consider a polarizing filter to reduce glare and reflections from the water depending on the conditions.
Apr 2, 2019 09:03:02 #
Will investigate high end polarized clear lens options at Best Buy. Thank you
Apr 2, 2019 11:24:36 #
Unless you have a pretty special Best Buy, you might try B&H
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?sts=ma&fct=fct_brand_name%7cb-w%2b&N=0&Ntt=protective%20filters&
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?sts=ma&fct=fct_brand_name%7cb-w%2b&N=0&Ntt=protective%20filters&
Apr 2, 2019 13:26:25 #
Apr 2, 2019 14:48:28 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
For use on salt water I’d go cheap since it likely won’t last anyway.
Apr 2, 2019 14:49:15 #
Apr 3, 2019 05:19:33 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Squirrel10 wrote:
Hello,
Am taking photos on the water. What is the best way to clean salt spray off camera lens?
Am taking photos on the water. What is the best way to clean salt spray off camera lens?
What camera? If it is the Olympus E-M5 series or the Olympus E-M1 series with the weatherproof series lenses, it is easiest to just run it under a gently running faucet until the salt spray is gone and then towel dry.
Apr 3, 2019 06:22:02 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Squirrel10 wrote:
Hello,
Am taking photos on the water. What is the best way to clean salt spray off camera lens?
Am taking photos on the water. What is the best way to clean salt spray off camera lens?
Caution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Salt spray can get into the nooks and crannies of your lens and you will not be able to remove it. Salt spray can also inter your camera and cause an early death over time.
Do not take any photographic equipment close to salt spray. Nothing but bad results will occur.
Apr 3, 2019 06:57:07 #
Got it. Salt water and cameras do not mix at all. Going to pick non choppy water days to photo shoot, cover the lens with a polarized clear filter and invest in waterproof camera bags. Thank you
Apr 3, 2019 07:24:55 #
Squirrel10 wrote:
Got it. Salt water and cameras do not mix at all. Going to pick non choppy water days to photo shoot, cover the lens with a polarized clear filter and invest in waterproof camera bags. Thank you
You could also look at a waterproof case for your camera.
Apr 3, 2019 07:39:36 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
Squirrel10 wrote:
Got it. Salt water and cameras do not mix at all. Going to pick non choppy water days to photo shoot, cover the lens with a polarized clear filter and invest in waterproof camera bags. Thank you
There is no such thing as a polarized clear filter. Either a clear filter or a polarized filter.
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