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How do you clean the lens of a camera?

What is the best way for me to clean the lens of my camera? What kind of cloth and what chemicals should I use?
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apricotmousse | 1 year, 5 months ago
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Cleaning the lens of your camera is probably one of the most important and easiest things to do when you have the right tools. Typically, a detachable lens like those used on SLR cameras has two components that you can clean easily, the front element and the rear element. To clean such lenses, first thing you must do is to blow off any dust or debris off of the glass on either one of the two elements, whichever you decide to start working on first.

You can use a rocket type air blower like the one from giotto, but never use your own breath as that would only introduce unwanted moisture on the glass elements. Make sure that all solid debris are blown off the glass elements as that could scratch the glass once you proceed to step two which is wiping the glass elements. For step two, you can use a microfiber cloth or wiping the glass itself removes any unwanted fingerprints or skin oil when we accidentally touch the glass, a very common occurrence with interchangeable lens.

As with anything, prevention is still better than the cure, so always make sure that when the lens is not being used, both front and rear elements or covered properly with their respective caps.

More helpful information about cleaning the lens of your camera can be obtained from these sites.

http://www.giottos.com/Rocket-air.htm
http://www.lenspen.com/

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malindalou | 1 year, 5 months ago
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You clean the lens of your camera just like you would any other delicate lens. These same guidelines apply to microscope lenses and eyeglasses.

To clean your lens, start with a good glass cleaner. You want one that doesn’t leave a residue. Look for brands that say “streak free” on the bottle. You can make your own by mixing a drop or two of dish soap with a quart of water. Keep it in a spray bottle.

Spray the lens with the cleaner until all the visible particles have been washed off. Do not rub the lens with anything until you can’t see any more specks on it.

From vision.about.com

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Rinse your glasses with water before cleaning them…this will prevent tiny particles from scratching the lenses.
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When you’re ready to dry your lens, use a cloth with small fibers that won’t leave lint on the lens. A microfiber cloth is best. A lotion free tissue or paper towel will work equally well. Don’t use terrycloth.

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