How do I clean my lens after a trip to the beach?
Jul 1, 2018 13:27:54 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
Headed to the Gulf Coast in a couple of weeks. Renting a house on the beach. I regularly clean my lenses but is there any thing different I should do after a day at the beach exposed to all the salt air and sand? I am also hesitant about changing lenses while on the beach? Should I just stick to one lens until I am back in the house?
Thanks for your advise.
Thanks for your advise.
Jul 1, 2018 13:34:27 #
I would never change lenses at the beach proper, especially if it is windy. (Maybe on the boardwalk. Maybe.)
On mine, I would just use a SLIGHTLY damp cloth to wipe the lens down.
When I lived in Florida I went to the beach regularly. Anytime I had the camera at the beach I always held it.
(Sand DOES get into everything!!!)
On mine, I would just use a SLIGHTLY damp cloth to wipe the lens down.
When I lived in Florida I went to the beach regularly. Anytime I had the camera at the beach I always held it.
(Sand DOES get into everything!!!)
Jul 1, 2018 13:38:00 #
If you don't already have one, get yourself a Rocket Blower and a Lens Pen. Amazon has a package deal for $19.95
Jul 1, 2018 13:38:48 #
I’ve never had a problem with lenses on the beach. That said, I haven’t taken them out in strong wind conditions--normal wind, yes. If you change lenses, do it in a protected area or be sure to turn your back to the wind. That should solve the problem. If you have sand on your lenses, clean them with a soft brush before applying cleaning solution and polishing.
Enjoy the Gulf coast’s white sand.
Enjoy the Gulf coast’s white sand.
Jul 1, 2018 13:56:17 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
Thank you all for the tips. I plan on keeping a clear filter on the lens just for the protection as well.
I wish it was white sand and clear water but not here in Texas. Still hope to get some interesting shots though.
I wish it was white sand and clear water but not here in Texas. Still hope to get some interesting shots though.
Jul 1, 2018 14:09:59 #
I second the rocket blower and lens pen suggestion. I've changed lenses using a windbreaker jacket as a sort of improvised changing bag, but never if it's windy. In that event I go back to the car or house to swap lenses. Honestly, today's electronic-based gear is even more susceptible to damage from fine particulates, so I take more precautions today than I ever did in film days.
Andy
Andy
Jul 1, 2018 14:14:21 #
AndyH wrote:
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I've changed lenses using a windbreaker jacket as a sort of improvised changing bag, but never if it's windy. In that event I go back to the car or house to swap lenses.
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Andy
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I've changed lenses using a windbreaker jacket as a sort of improvised changing bag, but never if it's windy. In that event I go back to the car or house to swap lenses.
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Andy
Jul 1, 2018 14:25:54 #
throw the lens pens away. use Q tips and distilled water for the lens and a new soft make up brush for the housing. Watch the youtube video of the angry photographer lens cleaning. Best video ive seen and it really works. If it was me I wopuld take a cell phone and just enjoy the beach. Sand and expensive cameras don't mix well.
Jul 1, 2018 14:25:59 #
If you have two cameras you are all set if you installed the preferred lenses. vz
Jul 1, 2018 14:31:30 #
out4life2016 wrote:
throw the lens pens away. use Q tips and distilled water for the lens and a new soft make up brush for the housing. Watch the youtube video of the angry photographer lens cleaning. Best video ive seen and it really works. If it was me I wopuld take a cell phone and just enjoy the beach. Sand and expensive cameras don't mix well.
Conventional Q tips produce lint, which I don't like around the insides of my SLRs or lenses, digital or not. I do keep some Zeiss moist towelettes on hand anywhere I might take a camera, cell phone, or even my glasses. If there's a lintless Q-tip, I'm not aware of it, but it would seem to be a good invention.
If we can go to the moon, why can't we produce a lint-free swab?
Andy
Jul 1, 2018 14:32:48 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
When cleaning the lens, don't forget the body needs as much attention as the lens does.
Jul 1, 2018 15:17:44 #
jdubu wrote:
When cleaning the lens, don't forget the body needs as much attention as the lens does.
Definitely!
Jul 1, 2018 15:26:00 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
Just Fred wrote:
If you don't already have one, get yourself a Rocket Blower and a Lens Pen. Amazon has a package deal for $19.95
I do have a cleaning kit with a blower and a pen just not the rocket blower. Is there a big difference.
Jul 1, 2018 15:31:08 #
kenievans wrote:
I do have a cleaning kit with a blower and a pen just not the rocket blower. Is there a big difference.
If the blower you have works well, I would not think you have to replace it.
(Some are better than others?)
Jul 1, 2018 15:34:12 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
kenievans wrote:
I do have a cleaning kit with a blower and a pen just not the rocket blower. Is there a big difference.
The little kit blowers I know do not generate the volume of air or force that a rocket blower does. When I bought the rocket blower, I threw all those others away.
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