Best way to Clean Lens (Page 3): I sea kayak, and take two cameras with me. One is waterproof, with a float- strap attached, and is stuffed in my pfd. The other is a dslr that I have...

mikee

I sea kayak, and take two cameras with me. One is waterproof, with a float- strap attached, and is stuffed in my pfd. The other is a dslr that I have in an ortlieb zippered dry bag kept between my knees.

If the waterproof camera has water drops or salt crystals on it, then I "lick and dip". This coats the lens evenly with a thin coat of water and does not (appreciably) affect the image. After the trip I soak the waterproof camera in fresh water for at least 5 minutes.

I only use the dslr if conditions are not wet, as salt creeps everywhere, and my camera will not tolerate a wet rinse. I use a uv filter and clean the front first with a damp microfiber lens cloth, then wipe clean with a dry microfiber lens cloth.

bleirer

There was a link posted here recently to an article comparing clear filters. Based on the info I ended up with the Nikon brand for my Canon, sacrilege I know, but it was similar cost to the Canon brand, about $100, but had a few percent better transmission, as long as the mm are the same they will all fit but I would resist the temptation to put a cheap filter on a nice lens.

TuG Loc: Ventura California

I do desert where the fine sand is the worst and the ocean where salt spray is usually minimal. I use a fine mist spray bottle filled with distilled water. Make sure lens is at least at a 45 degree angle to the ground and spray: gravity takes the chunks. Salt sometimes takes two squirts. Wipe dry with good microfiber cloth. Trick is to keep microfiber cloth in zip bag to keep salt and grains of salt away from wipe cloth. Camera body I just spray cloth and gently wipe. Most issues are avoided if you keep camera and lens under your windbreaker until you see the shot. Large zip lock bags for rainy days or long boat rides to minimize exposure. Don't forget luck is a factor.

wgraburn Loc: Chicago

I wish someone would answer the question. I sometimes find it difficult to get a lens clean and wish someone would offer useful advice. The answer so far are non-responsive. I agree about avoiding salt water and having a filter on but then the filter also needs to be cleaned.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

wgraburn wrote:

I wish someone would answer the question. I sometimes find it difficult to get a lens clean and wish someone would offer useful advice. The answer so far are non-responsive. I agree about avoiding salt water and having a filter on but then the filter also needs to be cleaned.

Go back and re-read......... There have been several.

wgraburn Loc: Chicago

The question was about cleaning the lens. That was avoided. A response does not necessarily mean the question was answered. It wasn't.

wgraburn Loc: Chicago

I take back what i just said. I now see answers that I did not see when I wrote earlier.

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Contrary to many camera systems on the market, a good Pentax system is already water resistant and pretty inexspaan cd. Mind you, not waterproof but resistant.

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Contrary to many camera systems on the market, a good Pentax system is already water resistant and pretty inexspaan cd. Mind you, not waterproof but resistant.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

LWW wrote:

In My Humble Opinion.

And yet you capitalize the first letter of each word including "My." How humble is that? NOT VERY! (imho)

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

For all the comments above, I agree but if the camera is valuable get an enclosure, there's no compromise where salt spray is concerned in my book. I did and never regretted it. If it's a cheapie camera consider the a throw away policy. Once the salt gets in the nooks and crannies, it's trash anyway.

Haydon

cambriaman wrote:

For all the comments above, I agree but if the camera is valuable get an enclosure, there's no compromise where salt spray is concerned in my book. I did and never regretted it. If it's a cheapie camera consider the a throw away policy. Once the salt gets in the nooks and crannies, it's trash anyway.

Unfortunately, that's not always possible. Shoot a 500 or 600 F4 while birding and an enclosure isn't practical. It's common to shoot shorelines or salt marshes to obtain great shots.

Dun1 Loc: Atlanta, GA

First use a blower or brush, and then purchase some Zeiss lens wipes that are easy to obtain, they are available at Wal Mart 100 for $5.00