Cleaning lens contacts?
Jun 5, 2017 11:15:33 #
Got an error message on my canon that their is a comm problem clean your contacts. can a few drops of isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth do the job? or what type of cloth can you use? Thanks!!
Jun 5, 2017 11:32:53 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
redfordl wrote:
Got an error message on my canon that their is a comm problem clean your contacts. can a few drops of isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth do the job? or what type of cloth can you use? Thanks!!
Yes. That will work fine.
Any clean, lint free rag will do. Doesn't need to be microfiber, thought that will work.
Cheap isopropyl "rubbing" alcohol works fine, too.
May or may not solve the problem, though. Sometimes that error message is due to some other interruption in communication between the lens and camera. But, cleaning the contacts is a an easy, DIY fix that might work. You never know, until you try.
Jun 5, 2017 11:37:11 #
Jun 5, 2017 12:02:52 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
redfordl wrote:
Got an error message on my canon that their is a comm problem clean your contacts. can a few drops of isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth do the job? or what type of cloth can you use? Thanks!!
Isoproproyl alcohol is the cheapest contact cleaner you can buy. And effective.
Jun 5, 2017 13:21:04 #
Jun 6, 2017 05:54:06 #
Jun 6, 2017 05:57:13 #
redfordl wrote:
Got an error message on my canon that their is a comm problem clean your contacts. can a few drops of isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth do the job? or what type of cloth can you use? Thanks!!
Yes, But I would rather use Contact Cleaner which is made for electrical contacts https://www.amazon.com/CRC-5103-Quick-Electronic-Cleaner/dp/B000BXOGNI/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1496742939&sr=1-3&keywords=contact+cleaner with a microfiber cloth
Jun 6, 2017 06:25:07 #
Orca wrote:
https://digital-cameras.wonderhowto.com/how-to/clean-camera-contacts-dslr-334500/
"This video is unavailable."
Good text, though. You have to be careful not to get link inside the camera.
Jun 6, 2017 06:28:24 #
redfordl wrote:
Got an error message on my canon that their is a comm problem clean your contacts. can a few drops of isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth do the job? or what type of cloth can you use? Thanks!!
DO NOT USE A PENCIL ERASER !! The contacts usually have some metal coatings that could be damaged or erased right off. The eraser could leave crap behind ... GOOGLE the subject to see why it's NOT a good idea.
Jun 6, 2017 06:41:17 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
redfordl wrote:
Got an error message on my canon that their is a comm problem clean your contacts. can a few drops of isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth do the job? or what type of cloth can you use? Thanks!!
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-MagicFiber-Microfiber-Cleaning-Cloths/dp/B0050R67U0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496745635&sr=8-2&keywords=lens+cloth
Jun 6, 2017 06:54:19 #
redfordl wrote:
Got an error message on my canon that their is a comm problem clean your contacts. can a few drops of isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth do the job? or what type of cloth can you use? Thanks!!
What lens is giving the problem? If it is a 24-105 L it is quite likely the ribbon wire and cleaning the contacts won't help. Worth trying the cleaning but don't be surprised if it doesn't work.
Jun 6, 2017 07:05:17 #
I am in agreement with Mborn. I also use an electric contact cleaner but my brand is different to his. It is made by TMC and it is called Spray Cleaner.
Jun 6, 2017 09:11:24 #
Roger Lee wrote:
I avoid using fluids especially around electronics. Use a pencil eraser.
Very bad advise. Pencil Eraser is abrasive. Contacts have very thin gold plating that can be damaged by eraser.
Jun 6, 2017 09:45:46 #
marki3rd wrote:
Very bad advise. Pencil Eraser is abrasive. Contacts have very thin gold plating that can be damaged by eraser.
Not to mention the eraser particles getting into the camera. Otherwise an eraser works quite well for electrical contacts.
Jun 6, 2017 09:46:12 #
amfoto1 wrote:
Yes. That will work fine.
Any clean, lint free rag will do. Doesn't need to be microfiber, thought that will work.
Cheap isopropyl "rubbing" alcohol works fine, too.
May or may not solve the problem, though. Sometimes that error message is due to some other interruption in communication between the lens and camera. But, cleaning the contacts is a an easy, DIY fix that might work. You never know, until you try.
Any clean, lint free rag will do. Doesn't need to be microfiber, thought that will work.
Cheap isopropyl "rubbing" alcohol works fine, too.
May or may not solve the problem, though. Sometimes that error message is due to some other interruption in communication between the lens and camera. But, cleaning the contacts is a an easy, DIY fix that might work. You never know, until you try.
Rather than "Rubbing alcohol" which is about 80-90% water, try "boat stove" type alcohol. It is very volatile & flammable so don't use it around any flames but will not harm the plastic around the contacts. Just use a damp, not dripping, rag. It's available at most hardware & paint stores, & Wal-mart as well as marine and camping stores.
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