cleaning lenses

BillLee · 03-09-2009, 10:09 PM

how are you supposed to clean your lenses? but i'm not sure where it is because i found a strand of hair in one of mine and it is very annoying. when i take pictures it doesnt show up in the pics

help please?

BillLee · 03-09-2009, 10:21 PM

nvm i just used google, but does anyway have a different technique or something?

Jeff231 · 03-09-2009, 10:45 PM

I clean the front of the lens with lens cleaner dripped onto lens tissue. Then just apply it and it dissolves pretty quick. It was really cheap, check out a camera store. I don't feel comfortable cleaning with other products that aren't made for lens.

scollins · 03-09-2009, 11:24 PM

I've used a Lenspen on my riflescopes for years and I've been happy with the results. Looking at their website, it looks like they make an assortment of cleaning tools for the photographer. Might have to pick up another one for the camera bag.....

www.lenspen.com

TurboFan · 03-09-2009, 11:28 PM

If it's inside the barrel, I'd send it in for service if it was visible. If it's not visible, well, personal preference I guess.

Vudoo4u2 · 03-09-2009, 11:33 PM

on the lens itself, id grab a lenspen, on the filter (where it would preferably be...) I would use a lens cleaner solution and a little lens cleaning wipe (usually comes in a kit) and a brush (also, usually included)

spectrumphoto · 03-10-2009, 06:36 AM

Just use a lens blower ($5)... if there are smudges or particles still stuck use a good quality Lens cloth or microfiber cloth ($5) If it is in a hard to reach part of the lens (like some rear elements) wrap the cloth around the eraser tip to a pencil.

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BillLee Major General 703 Rep 5,382 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HTX iTrader: (21) Garage List 09 E92 M3 [9.00]	nvm i just used google, but does anyway have a different technique or something? __________________ Follow me on instagram: billy.by
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Jeff231 M235i 30 Rep 109 Posts Drives: F25 X3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I clean the front of the lens with lens cleaner dripped onto lens tissue. Then just apply it and it dissolves pretty quick. It was really cheap, check out a camera store. I don't feel comfortable cleaning with other products that aren't made for lens. __________________ www.flickr.com/photos/jeffrsx231
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 144 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	I've used a Lenspen on my riflescopes for years and I've been happy with the results. Looking at their website, it looks like they make an assortment of cleaning tools for the photographer. Might have to pick up another one for the camera bag..... www.lenspen.com __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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TurboFan Ski bum 327 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	If it's inside the barrel, I'd send it in for service if it was visible. If it's not visible, well, personal preference I guess. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft 471 Rep 3,079 Posts Drives: F95 X5MC LCI Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It's bobsled time iTrader: (3) Garage List 2024 BMW X5M Compet ... [0.00]	on the lens itself, id grab a lenspen, on the filter (where it would preferably be...) I would use a lens cleaner solution and a little lens cleaning wipe (usually comes in a kit) and a brush (also, usually included) __________________ "Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” ― Henri Cartier-Bresson
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spectrumphoto Just another peanut in the Turd! 94 Rep 598 Posts Drives: g16M850;f30M550;f80M3-ED;e90M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollywierd, SoCal iTrader: (2)	Just use a lens blower ($5)... if there are smudges or particles still stuck use a good quality Lens cloth or microfiber cloth ($5) If it is in a hard to reach part of the lens (like some rear elements) wrap the cloth around the eraser tip to a pencil.
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