anyone know about lens cleaner ? is this ok ?
Oct 29, 2013 07:51:43 #
This has been posted on many threads before, but never hurts to say it again. http://www.copperhillimages.com has some great cleaning products and a nice video on how to do it right. Not the only product out there, but one of the best, in my opinion.
Oct 29, 2013 08:01:36 #
Mogul wrote:
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.
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.
appreciate ur input Mogul
Oct 29, 2013 08:20:30 #
Brian in Whitby
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
The label does NOT say it is safe for coated optics. I would not use it except to clean my glasses.
Oct 29, 2013 08:39:42 #
I agree -- don't use it.
But for the usual day-to-day cleanings, you really don't even need a lens cleaning liquid. In fact, a lens cleaning liquid, if misapplied can work its way into the lens. Not a good thing.
I get rid of the loose dust and grit with a blower and, if necessary, a lens cleaning brush. Then I gently use a microfiber lens cleaning cloth for the rest. If anything is left behind, breathing on the lens and gently wiping again usually takes care of it. It's only if that doesn't get the lens clean do I resort to cleaning liquid.
But for the usual day-to-day cleanings, you really don't even need a lens cleaning liquid. In fact, a lens cleaning liquid, if misapplied can work its way into the lens. Not a good thing.
I get rid of the loose dust and grit with a blower and, if necessary, a lens cleaning brush. Then I gently use a microfiber lens cleaning cloth for the rest. If anything is left behind, breathing on the lens and gently wiping again usually takes care of it. It's only if that doesn't get the lens clean do I resort to cleaning liquid.
Oct 29, 2013 09:02:08 #
schuchmn wrote:
I agree -- don't use it. br br But for the usual ... (show quote)
I think you are spot on, I reckon all these cleaning products for lenses are severely over used just like all the other ones around the house are.
What, do people see a speck of dust on the glass & jump to the cleaning solutions to pour all over it, your just going to wear any protective coating of it faster.
Oct 29, 2013 10:39:44 #
MT says that he uses Zeiss lens cleaning wipes for his lens and they are very good. You can get them at Wall-Mart for $5.00 and there is 100 in a box. Just picked up a box the other day....Rich
Oct 29, 2013 10:58:41 #
bigwolf40 wrote:
MT says that he uses Zeiss lens cleaning wipes for his lens and they are very good. You can get them at Wall-Mart for $5.00 and there is 100 in a box. Just picked up a box the other day....Rich
I'll second this !!! I have been using them on my eyeglasses and camera lenses for a while with NO problems.
Oct 29, 2013 11:41:42 #
Two comments: 1) The active ingredient in most lens cleaners is ammonia.
2) I don't worry about it. I almost never clean my lens. Clean your lens very carefully and well once, then always keep a filter on your lens (I use either a 1A haze filter or circular polarizer, depending on what I am shooting). Then all you need to clean is the filter, which you could even do with spit :). Once I even dropped a zoom lens on the concrete and the only thing damaged was the filter --- cheap to replace.
2) I don't worry about it. I almost never clean my lens. Clean your lens very carefully and well once, then always keep a filter on your lens (I use either a 1A haze filter or circular polarizer, depending on what I am shooting). Then all you need to clean is the filter, which you could even do with spit :). Once I even dropped a zoom lens on the concrete and the only thing damaged was the filter --- cheap to replace.
Oct 29, 2013 11:51:03 #
selmslie wrote:
Nikon recommends against this. Exhaled breath is not clean enough.
Urban Myth. Nikon removed that bit of junk from their website. Your breath is fine. I dont personally do it, because I have a cleaning kit in my bag.
Oct 29, 2013 12:07:34 #
bigwolf40 wrote:
MT says that he uses Zeiss lens cleaning wipes for his lens and they are very good. You can get them at Wall-Mart for $5.00 and there is 100 in a box. Just picked up a box the other day....Rich
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 29, 2013 12:44:58 #
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
NO, no, no... please be careful. Take a look in "search" at the top of the page. Always error on the side of caution. If you mess up a camera lens... you mess up the whole camera.
Oct 29, 2013 12:47:13 #
GeneS
Loc: Glendale,AZ
It's going to leave a static prevention film on your lens, don't use it. Go get some ZEISS lens cleaning wipes. They are not expensive and I pick mine up at a Walmart.
Oct 29, 2013 13:00:33 #
Sailor man wrote:
Two comments: 1) The active ingredient in most lens cleaners is ammonia.
WRONG! Most photographic lens cleaners are proud to specify "NO AMMONIA". :thumbdown:
EDIT: BTW, welcome to the Forum, Sailor man. You've got some good stuff on SmugMug. I especially like your Unicolor section. :thumbup:
Oct 29, 2013 13:41:32 #
A tremendous amount of Bull Sh-- involved here. I don't have much problem with the Zeiss wipes or some of the high end lens cleaner solutions...BUT...two things are really, REALLY important...First don't clean your lens unless it really needs it and most important of all...blow it off with a squeeze bulb like the Giotto rocket before you do anything else. If you regularly blow off your lens with a squeeze bulb device you really shouldn't have to "clean" it with anything very often. Blowing it off gets rid of little particles of "crap" in the dust, etc. that can and will scratch your lens coatings...last resort is a liquid lens cleaner and micro fiber cloth...
And remember kids...the Giotto rocket looks really cool sitting on your desk...when people ask what it is...look them square in the eye and tell them it's a "marital aide....."
And remember kids...the Giotto rocket looks really cool sitting on your desk...when people ask what it is...look them square in the eye and tell them it's a "marital aide....."
Oct 29, 2013 14:06:01 #
Capn_Dave wrote:
: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:
I don't to put any liquid on my lenses either. I have been using Zeiss wipes, but might try the LensPen. Irrespective of cleaner used, it always a good idea to use a blower or camel-hair brush first, and often that's all that is needed.
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