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12/16/2004 10:10:51 AM · #1 |
| I've never cleaned a camera before and my S602Z could really use it. Can anyone give me any tips on what kind of supplies to get and whatnot? Thanks :) |
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12/16/2004 10:16:54 AM · #2 |
You take a 5 gallong bucket of clorox and dish soap with a splash of windex - wear rubber gloves to keep your skin oils out of the cleaning solution. You remove the batteries and dunk ina vigourous motion..Just kidding
That is how you clean small children. LOL
I have a 'free' leans cleaning kit that came with some accessory stuff i got on ebay - a blower bulb, brush, lens paper and fluid (alcohol i think).
I hear wonderful things about a 'lens pen'.
Are you are talking about the exterior of the camera itself...wipe it with a soft cloth i suppose. Get NO moisture in the camera.
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12/16/2004 10:21:30 AM · #3 |
The main thing I need to clean is the lens. I was just wondering what the best way to go about cleaning it would be.
Message edited by author 2004-12-16 10:21:43. |
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12/16/2004 10:24:19 AM · #4 |
I use a glasses cleaning cloth which I got from my opticians.
I also use the extension tube with a clear lens on the end to keep the proper lens safe
Message edited by author 2004-12-16 10:24:57. |
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12/16/2004 10:53:50 AM · #5 |
//www.lenspen.com/
General routine:
Use bulb blower to remove dust on the lens. DO NOT blow with your mouth, you will add moisture and make it dirtier.
To remove finger prints etc put the cleaning solution on the cloth (NOT the lens - it can run inside the camera) and wipe in a circular motion.
If you have the tube adapter and a filter clean BOTH sidea and the main lens.
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12/16/2004 12:06:56 PM · #6 |
When cleaning lenses at home it helps a lot to work under a strong light. And if your eyes are old like mine a magnifying glass helps too.
First step is to use a blower to get rid of as much as possible without touching the surface. I hold the lens face down so dust loosened by the blower doesn't settle back onto the lens.
Second is a brush. The cheap blower brush is fine as long as it is clean. Brush lightly and make sure to get the edges by moving the brush along the rim, not accross it.
Hold the lens up to the light a see if you still need more cleaning. If you see streaks, spots, or fingerprints you are going to have to wet the surface.
First try with the lightest of moisture by breathing on the lens until there is condensation all accross it, doesn't need to be a lot but should cover edge to edge. I say breathing as opposed to blowing on it because you are trying to get water vapor in your breath to condense on the lens. This is a lot cleaner than blowing which will put bits of saliva on the surface- not as clean a condensation, and depending on what you had for lunch, could possibly make it dirtier. Use either a clean microfiber cloth, or a lens tissue, to wipe the moisture away. Use a circular direction and only put as much pressure on it as you need to. If you use too much pressure you may be pushing abrasive particles around grinding on the surface. Wipe until all the moisture is gone and then hold it up to the light for another good look.
If you still can see dirt you probably need to use some sort of solvent for moisture in place of your breath. The lens cleaning fliud that comes in the kits is a good start. One or two drops is enough. Wipe lightly again, and then take another good look under the light.
If you still can see streaks try repeating the last step, or go to a stronger solvent such as one of the professional fluids from you photo store.
The one time I used my LensPen it left a dark black residue that showed up when I used a mircofiber just after. I still carry it in my bag for use in case of an emergency away from home, but so far it has only seen use on the brush end.
I'm told that you can wash microfiber clothes in the washing maschine just like a piece of clothing, but I haven't gotten that far yet.
If you are careful, clean lenses stay clean for a while. But it's always a good idea to give them a close look under good light when you are heading out for some important shooting like a dpc challenge image. |
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12/16/2004 12:41:40 PM · #7 |
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12/16/2004 01:01:41 PM · #8 |
What are your (everybody's) thoughts on the reusable lens cloths VS. lens tissues? |
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12/16/2004 01:04:02 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by jbeazell:
What are your (everybody's) thoughts on the reusable lens cloths VS. lens tissues? |
I use the disposable ones to clean and then a lens cloth afterwards - this seems to work well for me
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