How to Clean the Camera Lens

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA LENS

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WHAT YOU NEED

STEP 1) BRUSH OFF DIRT • Use a tooth brush to dirt from the lens body.

• The lens body is even more dirtier than the glass – Why don’t people clean it!?

• Do not brush the glass and electronic contact points.

• Keep the lens cap on.

STEP 2) WIPE • Damp (not wet) piece of cleaning cloth with dish soap.

• Gently wipe the lens body.

• Do not clean the glass and electronic contact points.

STEP 3) DUST OFF • Face the lens downwards.

• Use the blower upwards.

• Let gravity take the dust off, not let more dust settle on the lens.

• Clean both the front and rear elements.

STEP 4) LENS BRUSH • Use the lens brush to remove stubborn pieces of dirt – If necessary.

• Do this only after you have used the blower to remove most of the dust.

STEP 5) REMOVE SMUDGES • Use a piece of micro fiber cloth to wipe off the fingerprints and oil smudges.

• Lens cleaning paper should do a better job as they are more absorbant.

STEP 6) WET CLEANING • If the smudges persist, use a lens cleaning solution. • Take extra care to not use cleaning solutions that contain alcohol or harsh chemicals that will damage the lens.

THANK YOU! For the full guide and more tips on how to clean the camera lens, please visit –

http://xlightphotography.com/cameralens-cleaning-guide/