Cleaning your camera lens

[N10k]

My camera lens is dirty what should i use to clean it? window cleaner and a micro cloth?

Thanks

[LaSarthe+Back]

NOOOOO!!

I use a chemical called Eclipse and wipes called "PecPad's". With a spatula, they double as a cleaner for your sensor (if it requires manual cleaning).

DO NOT use a cloth you think is clean, you can use a new pecpad every time (100 wipes for about 6 quid).

edited for spelling

Edited by LaSarthe+Back on Sunday 30th November 22:29

[Scho]

i use my t shirt

[LaSarthe+Back]

Scho said:

i use my t shirt

I used to a really crappy cloth that came in a cleaning kit with the camera when I bought it, but it would always leave smears. Never thought of a t shirt!

[AlfaFoxtrot]

I breathe on it and wipe with a micro fibre cloth thingy, leaves a much better finish than my t-shirt (which is still better than nothing!)

[Gemm]

Before using any cloth or other things to wipe it, USE A BLOWER FIRST as tiny grit can scratch the lens. Personally I'd then use a brush next. Lens Pen works very well for me for tough smears.

[MonkeyHanger]

AlfaFoxtrot said:

I breathe on it and wipe with a micro fibre cloth thingy, leaves a much better finish than my t-shirt (which is still better than nothing!)

Works like a treat when out & about shooting.

For a proper clean use Pec pads & eclipse fluid.