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Lens Cleaning Suggestions Needed
- Thread starter Krioni
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If it's just dusty, take a soft cloth (lint-free microfiber works well) and blow on the glass to fog it up, then I wipe it clean. If you have sand or some other abrasive debris on the glass, use a soft bristle brush to brush off that debris first.
You can buy lens cleaners of varying price, but I can tell you that most professionals in the field use the same method I just described. No time to bust out the cleaning kit when you're trying to capture an image.
You can buy lens cleaners of varying price, but I can tell you that most professionals in the field use the same method I just described. No time to bust out the cleaning kit when you're trying to capture an image.
Is this old lens dusty and dirty internally? Does it have fungus growing on the inside glass elements?
If it's just dusty on the outside, just do what jpeyton said. The hot breath on the lens thing works really well.
If it's just dusty on the outside, just do what jpeyton said. The hot breath on the lens thing works really well.
imported_wonderwrench
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First off try not to get them dirty because any cleaning method used will eventually cause damage. Use a lens brush to remove any large debris first. Like this or similar.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/..._Style_Lens_Brush.html
Then use a quality lens cloth to finish the job. I like disposable ones because they clean better and are always free from contamination. Some people like dry but I use these. http://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Pr...&qid=1203133028&sr=8-1
I have always carried a packet of lens cleaning tissue since the old film days in the 60s, along with a camel's hair brush (twists like a lipstick) and a bottle of lens cleaning fluid.
The old rule used to be, flick dust off with the camel's hair brush, and if more is needed, use lens tissue with a drop of lens cleaner.
Some lenses today, especially in P&S cameras, are made of optical plastic. Just like your eyeglasses, they should not be wiped dry. That can cause scratching.
Today's microfiber cloths are good, but also should be used with a wetting agent to avoid scratching the lens - especially if it is coated.
It is good to always keep a UV or Skylight filter on a lens once it is cleaned.
The old rule used to be, flick dust off with the camel's hair brush, and if more is needed, use lens tissue with a drop of lens cleaner.
Some lenses today, especially in P&S cameras, are made of optical plastic. Just like your eyeglasses, they should not be wiped dry. That can cause scratching.
Today's microfiber cloths are good, but also should be used with a wetting agent to avoid scratching the lens - especially if it is coated.
It is good to always keep a UV or Skylight filter on a lens once it is cleaned.
Thanks for the tips.
I have one of those pens around here somewhere... my 2 year old found it recently, so who knows where it might be now :-/
As a note, this is an old Nikon E Series 50mm f/1.8 lens. Even dirty it's taking some pretty decent shots... especially considering I paid $20 shipped for it.
I have one of those pens around here somewhere... my 2 year old found it recently, so who knows where it might be now :-/
As a note, this is an old Nikon E Series 50mm f/1.8 lens. Even dirty it's taking some pretty decent shots... especially considering I paid $20 shipped for it.
Yes, 75mm on your D50. And you have to use it in full manual exposure mode (which is fun, and educating).
If you want to read up on manual exposure, here is a good site. Or just use the Sunny 16 rule.
Yikes, three replys to myself in a row... I need to get a life 🙂
Anyway, another quick update. I went to clean the lens and realized that it was actually a UV filter on the front that was so dirty... the lens was PERFECTLY CLEAN!!!
So, for the $20, I got the lens & a UV filter that cleaned up quite nicely. Sweet!
Anyone heard of Elicar Brand UV filters?
Anyway, another quick update. I went to clean the lens and realized that it was actually a UV filter on the front that was so dirty... the lens was PERFECTLY CLEAN!!!
So, for the $20, I got the lens & a UV filter that cleaned up quite nicely. Sweet!
Anyone heard of Elicar Brand UV filters?
Yeah, I spent a little time trying to figure out WTF a Nikon Elicar was... then realized what was really being sold and jumped on it. So as it ended up, I not only got a great deal on the lens... I got a free UV filter to boot. Pretty pleased with the transaction.
...Now I just need to learn how to use it 😉
...Now I just need to learn how to use it 😉
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