Lens cleaning
Mar 31, 2018 10:45:27 #
Mar 31, 2018 10:48:32 #
I use ZEISS Lens Wipes.
(Not sure if isopropyl alcohol will bother the coating.)
(Not sure if isopropyl alcohol will bother the coating.)
Mar 31, 2018 11:14:10 #
I have been cautioned by numerous "experts" not to use lens wipes because of alcohol content and its longterm effect on coatings. A moist (water) microfiber lens cloth gets the most votes as the preferred approach to cleaning, after being sure there are no visible particles adhering to the surface. Particles should first be blown off or brushed off with a brush or dry cloth. I will be interesting to hear from others.
Mar 31, 2018 11:14:50 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
Longshadow wrote:
I use ZEISS Lens Wipes.
(Not sure if isopropyl alcohol will bother the coating.)
(Not sure if isopropyl alcohol will bother the coating.)
I’ve used those. Nikon also sells a box of 200 on amazon for a great price.
Mar 31, 2018 11:19:01 #
Bud Black wrote:
What is the best solvent to use when cleaning your camera lens?
Bud, I first brush off my lens with a Nikon Lens brush holding the lens upside down so I don't swirl the dust on th lens. I use Kodak Lens cleaner and Kodak lens paper. Do not believe in using a Microfiber lens towel because I believe it can hold dirt and scratch the coating.
Mar 31, 2018 11:21:23 #
This kit has one very wet wipe and a dry wipe. It is wetter than the Zeiss wipes.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/872587-REG/Hoodman_HLC12_Lens_Cleanse_Natural_Lens.html?sts=pi
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/872587-REG/Hoodman_HLC12_Lens_Cleanse_Natural_Lens.html?sts=pi
Mar 31, 2018 11:30:20 #
I use a cleaning pen with a brush attached to one end...the maker???...Sunpak but, it is especially for lens cleaning and I got it at Walmart for $10.00
Mar 31, 2018 11:46:47 #
Mar 31, 2018 11:46:57 #
Bud Black wrote:
What is the best solvent to use when cleaning your camera lens?
Lens Pens
Mar 31, 2018 11:54:33 #
Bud Black wrote:
What is the best solvent to use when cleaning your camera lens?
I know you asked about solvents, but for lens cleaning in general you might want to check out this thread in the "Advice from the Pros" section:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-512779-1.html
Apr 1, 2018 06:23:40 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Bud Black wrote:
What is the best solvent to use when cleaning your camera lens?
Only the best touches my glass.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081868-REG/zeiss_2096_687_microfiber_cleaning_cloths.html?sts=pi
Apr 1, 2018 06:51:08 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Bud, I first brush off my lens with a Nikon Lens brush holding the lens upside down so I don't swirl the dust on th lens. I use Kodak Lens cleaner and Kodak lens paper. Do not believe in using a Microfiber lens towel because I believe it can hold dirt and scratch the coating.
Apr 1, 2018 07:50:37 #
Apr 1, 2018 08:33:50 #
I have been using a Zeiss cleaning spray, I do not spray on the lens, with the piece of cloth ophthalmologists use to clean glasses.
I use a Giotto blower first with lens upside down.
I use a Giotto blower first with lens upside down.
Apr 1, 2018 08:38:23 #
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