anyone know about lens cleaner ? is this ok ?
Oct 28, 2013 16:28:25 #
Musket wrote:
I take mine to the drycleaners weekly. Keeps the photons aligned.
lol joking aside i will be following your advice
Oct 28, 2013 16:30:10 #
Art Grandpa wrote:
There's no reason to risk unbuffing the microcoat - I take mine to a professional lens cleaner before each paid shoot.
only wish i had the skills for a paid shoot so i have to do it myself, just thought i fell across a pint of lens fluid but evidently not ( BINNED )
Oct 28, 2013 18:24:55 #
OddJobber wrote:
I didn't say I have my cameras professionally cleaned. The kit I showed the poster is for cleaning the lens and sensor.You have your LENSES professionally cleaned? :roll: :roll: :roll: :?: :?: :?: :!: :!: :!: :XD:
Oct 28, 2013 21:12:05 #
Musket wrote:
I take mine to the drycleaners weekly. Keeps the photons aligned.
Do you have them pressed too?
Oct 29, 2013 02:20:46 #
eospaddy wrote:
I have this bottle of super-clear lens cleaner
could any one tell me if it would be ok for my camera lens's ?
it bubbles up when you shake it, all frothy like
any advice would be really appreciated
could any one tell me if it would be ok for my camera lens's ?
it bubbles up when you shake it, all frothy like
any advice would be really appreciated
This is now a 3M product used for cleaning eyeglasses; it applies an anti-fogging, anti-static coating. Here is the site for the MSDS:
http://www1.mscdirect.com/MSDS/MSDS00019/60854908-20040915.PDF
This product contains 5% Sodium Laureth, which behaves as a lathering agent. For this reason, I would not recommend it for photographic lenses.
Oct 29, 2013 06:28:29 #
:P I use the LensPen. I don't like putting liquids on my lens.
The lens pen uses a graphite technology.
http://www.amazon.com/LensPen-DSLR-Camera-Cleaning-NDSLRK-1/dp/B0081ER9KG/ref=sr_1_2/179-9706181-6863747?ie=UTF8&qid=1383042414&sr=8-2&keywords=lenspen :thumbup:
The lens pen uses a graphite technology.
http://www.amazon.com/LensPen-DSLR-Camera-Cleaning-NDSLRK-1/dp/B0081ER9KG/ref=sr_1_2/179-9706181-6863747?ie=UTF8&qid=1383042414&sr=8-2&keywords=lenspen :thumbup:
Oct 29, 2013 06:35:04 #
A.J.R.
Loc: Devon, UK
I believe most photographers clean their lenses to often. First look at the surface carefully; most of the time you will only see dust spots. Use a blower (such as a Giotto) to get rid of these. More stubborn ones can be removed with a blower brush.
I would only use a cleaning cloth or lens cleaning solution if the lens surface looked as if it needed it, then using the cloth very lightly over the lens surface. Only touch the surface of your lens with a cloth if absolutely necessary.
I would only use a cleaning cloth or lens cleaning solution if the lens surface looked as if it needed it, then using the cloth very lightly over the lens surface. Only touch the surface of your lens with a cloth if absolutely necessary.
Oct 29, 2013 06:36:25 #
I've always just huffed warm air from my lungs on the glass & wiped dry with a lens cloth. Do you think that is ok for the glass ?
Oct 29, 2013 06:45:08 #
eospaddy wrote:
I have this bottle of super-clear lens cleaner
could any one tell me if it would be ok for my camera lens's ?
it bubbles up when you shake it, all frothy like
any advice would be really appreciated
could any one tell me if it would be ok for my camera lens's ?
it bubbles up when you shake it, all frothy like
any advice would be really appreciated
You,. obviously are taken by advertising. Do you wear glasses? The same cleaner. Do you use lens covers? If you don't you should.
Oct 29, 2013 06:57:07 #
eospaddy wrote:
I have this bottle of super-clear lens cleaner
could any one tell me if it would be ok for my camera lens's ?
it bubbles up when you shake it, all frothy like
any advice would be really appreciated
could any one tell me if it would be ok for my camera lens's ?
it bubbles up when you shake it, all frothy like
any advice would be really appreciated
This is made for industrial use by 3M for cleaning disposable plastic glasses. I would not use it on camera lenses and maybe not even on coated eyeglasses.
The fact that it foams when you shake it implies that it contains some detergent and possibly water.
Legitimate camera lens cleaner is cheap enough - why risk it.
Oct 29, 2013 06:59:28 #
murm wrote:
I've always just huffed warm air from my lungs on the glass & wiped dry with a lens cloth. Do you think that is ok for the glass ?
Nikon recommends against this. Exhaled breath is not clean enough.
Oct 29, 2013 06:59:38 #
Oct 29, 2013 07:24:41 #
selmslie wrote:
Nikon recommends against this. Exhaled breath is not clean enough.
I thought I would look this up & I know you can't believe everything you read but this is interesting, & I am not saying you are wrong.
Cheers
http://www.ebay.com/gds/6-Lens-Care-Myths-To-Totally-Ignore-Nikon-Canon-Sony-/10000000176893632/g.html
I think Nikon now agrees,
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/12/21/i-guess-it-is-now-save-to-breathe-on-your-lens-to-clean-it.aspx/
Oct 29, 2013 07:44:46 #
murm wrote:
... I know you can't believe everything you read ...
As with everything you read, you can take either position with a grain of salt (figuratively) and then err on the side of caution.
I am more amused by the extensive instructions on the packaging and advertisements for most chemicals and medicines that are written, not by scientists, but by the legal department.
Oct 29, 2013 07:51:03 #
eospaddy wrote:
I have this bottle of super-clear lens cleaner
could any one tell me if it would be ok for my camera lens's ?
it bubbles up when you shake it, all frothy like
any advice would be really appreciated
could any one tell me if it would be ok for my camera lens's ?
it bubbles up when you shake it, all frothy like
any advice would be really appreciated
Please try it on a cheap lens that you don't care if you lose. Then if it's okay , use it!
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