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Oct 5, 2012 15:50:25   #
rayofhope Loc: HOPE BC
 
I need to get my Camera and Lenses Cleaned.
Is there anything I should know or be aware of
to get the most for my money?

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Oct 5, 2012 15:51:54   #
rayofhope Loc: HOPE BC
 
Also, If the Lens element has some scratches, is there anything that can be done?

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Oct 5, 2012 16:36:08   #
Danilo Loc: Las Vegas
 
First of all, be SURE your equipment really needs cleaning. A cleaning procedure, like any procedure, is an opportunity to damage something that is not damaged to begin with.
Minor scratches on the Front Element of your lens should be left alone, the results of the cleaning can deteriorate your images more than the scratches.
Be Careful!

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Oct 5, 2012 17:27:27   #
Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri
 
rayofhope wrote:
I need to get my Camera and Lenses Cleaned.
Is there anything I should know or be aware of
to get the most for my money?

Yes, you can do some serious damage if you attempt it unarmed with good information and materials.

Normally this is something you can and should learn how to do yourself (especially lenses). It usually needs to be done often.

Cleaning your camera sensor is another matter, and while easy, requires some basic training to do it correctly without risk.

I'd try doing some research to glean the basics, what you can do easily and when it is worthwhile to have a professional clean something for you.

Try the following link for some good reading. It is loaded with unbiased information:
http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/index.html

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Oct 5, 2012 17:31:43   #
d4stone Loc: The Villages, Florida
 
I goofed...Mistake...whoops

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Oct 5, 2012 21:06:44   #
MtnMan Loc: ID
 
rayofhope wrote:
I need to get my Camera and Lenses Cleaned.
Is there anything I should know or be aware of
to get the most for my money?


Most likely cleaning your sensor is most important. You should be cleaning your lenses on a daily basis.

You can clean your sensor yourself. Check into "Sensor swabs" and the vidoes that tell you how to use them.

You should have a good size hand blower and blow out the area around the mirror often. It doesn't affect your images but that stuff is on its way to your sensor. But do not touch the mirror...it is much more delicate than the sensor and doesn't need contact cleaning.

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Oct 6, 2012 01:03:53   #
patrickwilson86
 
Basic lens cleaning tools are a blower, a microfiber cloth, and lens cleaning fluid (my favorite: Zeiss). Try to blast dust off the lens with the blower or canned air. Finger prints can be removed with a circular wipe of the new miracle micro fiber cloth (my favorite brand is Pentax because it is nice and thick; about $6). Persistent dirt should be removed with lens cleaning fluid, of which the safest is probably Kodak. Always drip the fluid onto the cloth and then wipe the lens; never put fluid directly onto a lens.

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Oct 6, 2012 01:32:59   #
rayofhope Loc: HOPE BC
 
Danilo wrote:
First of all, be SURE your equipment really needs cleaning. A cleaning procedure, like any procedure, is an opportunity to damage something that is not damaged to begin with.
Minor scratches on the Front Element of your lens should be left alone, the results of the cleaning can deteriorate your images more than the scratches.
Be Careful!


Hey, Thanks Danilo. I really appreciate That.

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Oct 6, 2012 01:35:44   #
rayofhope Loc: HOPE BC
 
Festina Lente wrote:
rayofhope wrote:
I need to get my Camera and Lenses Cleaned.
Is there anything I should know or be aware of
to get the most for my money?

Yes, you can do some serious damage if you attempt it unarmed with good information and materials.

Normally this is something you can and should learn how to do yourself (especially lenses). It usually needs to be done often.

Cleaning your camera sensor is another matter, and while easy, requires some basic training to do it correctly without risk.

I'd try doing some research to glean the basics, what you can do easily and when it is worthwhile to have a professional clean something for you.

Try the following link for some good reading. It is loaded with unbiased information:
http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/index.html
quote=rayofhope I need to get my Camera and Lense... (show quote)


Thank You, Festina Lente.
I will definitely follow that link and do more reseach as well.
:thumbup:

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Oct 6, 2012 01:38:20   #
rayofhope Loc: HOPE BC
 
d4stone wrote:
I goofed...Mistake...whoops


Hi, So, what are You saying? That You did some damage?
We all make mistakes. As long as we learn from them and dont repeat the same ones again & again. :thumbup:

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Oct 6, 2012 01:40:24   #
rayofhope Loc: HOPE BC
 
MtnMan wrote:
rayofhope wrote:
I need to get my Camera and Lenses Cleaned.
Is there anything I should know or be aware of
to get the most for my money?


Most likely cleaning your sensor is most important. You should be cleaning your lenses on a daily basis.

You can clean your sensor yourself. Check into "Sensor swabs" and the vidoes that tell you how to use them.

You should have a good size hand blower and blow out the area around the mirror often. It doesn't affect your images but that stuff is on its way to your sensor. But do not touch the mirror...it is much more delicate than the sensor and doesn't need contact cleaning.
quote=rayofhope I need to get my Camera and Lense... (show quote)


Thanks alot for that Mtnman. Great advice. :thumbup:

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Oct 6, 2012 02:15:43   #
rayofhope Loc: HOPE BC
 
patrickwilson86 wrote:
Basic lens cleaning tools are a blower, a microfiber cloth, and lens cleaning fluid (my favorite: Zeiss). Try to blast dust off the lens with the blower or canned air. Finger prints can be removed with a circular wipe of the new miracle micro fiber cloth (my favorite brand is Pentax because it is nice and thick; about $6). Persistent dirt should be removed with lens cleaning fluid, of which the safest is probably Kodak. Always drip the fluid onto the cloth and then wipe the lens; never put fluid directly onto a lens.
Basic lens cleaning tools are a blower, a microfib... (show quote)


Hey Thanks,
Appreciate your time and advice. :D

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Oct 6, 2012 05:44:31   #
jlrivera Loc: Round Lake, Illinois
 
MtnMan wrote:
rayofhope wrote:
I need to get my Camera and Lenses Cleaned.
Is there anything I should know or be aware of
to get the most for my money?


Most likely cleaning your sensor is most important. You should be cleaning your lenses on a daily basis.

You can clean your sensor yourself. Check into "Sensor swabs" and the vidoes that tell you how to use them.

You should have a good size hand blower and blow out the area around the mirror often. It doesn't affect your images but that stuff is on its way to your sensor. But do not touch the mirror...it is much more delicate than the sensor and doesn't need contact cleaning.
quote=rayofhope I need to get my Camera and Lense... (show quote)


And my question is: What's the difference between Sensor Swabs type 2 and type 3 :?:

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Oct 6, 2012 05:47:50   #
gviprasath Loc: INDIA
 
Hello, is there any youtube video for cleaning d5100 dslr.If so please advice
Thanks in advance

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Oct 6, 2012 06:57:08   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
rayofhope wrote:
d4stone wrote:
I goofed...Mistake...whoops


Hi, So, what are You saying? That You did some damage?
We all make mistakes. As long as we learn from them and dont repeat the same ones again & again. :thumbup:

Most likely he mis-posted.

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