Correct way for Lens Cleaning

Sean Seah · August 16th, 2008, 02:05 AM

Hi folks, I always wondered if I'm doing the right thing in lens cleaning. Here is a youtube video I found. I heard that we should clean from the center of the lens to the edges? OR it is ok to go from edge to edge?

Another thing is; Lint free paper is better of cleaning cloth? I so worried about scratching the lens! OH yes, I do use a UV filter but sometimes dust do get in.

YouTube - Cleaning Home Electronics : Accessories, Computers and More : How to Clean a Personal Camera Lens

Greg Laves · August 16th, 2008, 08:14 AM

Pretty good video for proceedure. I have started using microclean cloths instead of lens paper and I am pretty happy with the results.

Richard Alvarez · August 16th, 2008, 09:33 AM

Meh. My procedure is roughly the same. Use air first, then the brush. I never use a dry tissue (not that it should matter, but I don't see the point if you've already done the brush.) Wet the tissue, not the lens, wipe in a circular motion from the center out. So I was taught by Canon Rep and Minolt Rep many many moons ago grasshopper.

Tom Roper · August 16th, 2008, 10:01 AM

Use steel wool cleaning pads with powdered chlorine soap. Rub hard! (chuckle...)

I like the soft cleaning cloths that are used for eyeglasses.

Dylan Couper · August 16th, 2008, 11:57 AM

I spit on the lens, then scrub it with the corner of my t-shirt.

I see the error of my ways now though.

I'll start spitting on the corner of my shirt first... wet the cloth, not the lens.

Lorinda Norton · August 17th, 2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylan Couper

I spit on the lens, then scrub it with the corner of my t-shirt.

I see the error of my ways now though.

I'll start spitting on the corner of my shirt first... wet the cloth, not the lens.

LOL!

That explains a lot about the 14X I bought from you. ;)

Sean Seah · August 18th, 2008, 09:07 AM

Hah hah thks for the "sharing" folks! Now where is that steel scrub..

August 16th, 2008, 02:05 AM	#1
Sean Seah Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 715	Correct way for Lens Cleaning Hi folks, I always wondered if I'm doing the right thing in lens cleaning. Here is a youtube video I found. I heard that we should clean from the center of the lens to the edges? OR it is ok to go from edge to edge? Another thing is; Lint free paper is better of cleaning cloth? I so worried about scratching the lens! OH yes, I do use a UV filter but sometimes dust do get in. YouTube - Cleaning Home Electronics : Accessories, Computers and More : How to Clean a Personal Camera Lens

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Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 6,453	I spit on the lens, then scrub it with the corner of my t-shirt. I see the error of my ways now though. I'll start spitting on the corner of my shirt first... wet the cloth, not the lens. __________________ For quick answers try our Search!

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August 16th, 2008, 08:14 AM	#2
Greg Laves Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 174	Pretty good video for proceedure. I have started using microclean cloths instead of lens paper and I am pretty happy with the results.

August 16th, 2008, 09:33 AM	#3
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,495	Meh. My procedure is roughly the same. Use air first, then the brush. I never use a dry tissue (not that it should matter, but I don't see the point if you've already done the brush.) Wet the tissue, not the lens, wipe in a circular motion from the center out. So I was taught by Canon Rep and Minolt Rep many many moons ago grasshopper.

August 16th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#4
Tom Roper Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,011	Use steel wool cleaning pads with powdered chlorine soap. Rub hard! (chuckle...) I like the soft cleaning cloths that are used for eyeglasses.

August 18th, 2008, 09:07 AM	#7
Sean Seah Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 715	Hah hah thks for the "sharing" folks! Now where is that steel scrub..