cleaning cameras

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by Kerry

What does everyone clean their actual lens with? Is it OK to use the clothes that you would get from an opticians?

Kerry

Yep, just breathe on it and wipe softly

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by Kerry

What does everyone clean their actual lens with? Is it OK to use the clothes that you would get from an opticians?

Kerry

you can also buy specific anti static microfibre cloths from camera outlets but it doesnt really matters so long as it is lint free - you dont want to be leaving bits of fluff on the front element. (note this also rules out kitchen paper)

then like boddie says just breathe on it and wipe it gently in a circular montion starting at the centre and working outwards. be sure to keep your fingers off the glass or you will leave smears.

Also note that it is a good idea to blow it first as you dont want to scratch the front element with any bits of grit that might be on it - It also isnt a bad idea to fit screw on UV filters to the front of all your lenses to protect the front glass , just remember totake em off before fitting other filters.