Which is best lens cleaning cloth ?
Posted 20/05/2008 - 19:27
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Dust is best blown or brushed off rather than wiped off with a cloth. You should have a bulb blower and a brush made for lenses or sensors.
Wiping dust with a cloth can cause scratching because some of the "dust" particles may in fact be tiny bits of grit that are harder than glass. With a cloth, there's a good chance of making the lens dirtier than it was to start with anyway.
Pentax microfibre cloths are relatively good for greasy marks. See www.pentaxuser.co.uk/pages/pl_2007.html .
A Lens Pen is handy to have as well.
Wiping dust with a cloth can cause scratching because some of the "dust" particles may in fact be tiny bits of grit that are harder than glass. With a cloth, there's a good chance of making the lens dirtier than it was to start with anyway.
Pentax microfibre cloths are relatively good for greasy marks. See www.pentaxuser.co.uk/pages/pl_2007.html .
A Lens Pen is handy to have as well.
~Pete
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Herefordshire,
United Kingdom
I have a few specs of dust on my lens/filter which I want to remove.
A friend of mine has a cloth with a rubbery feel to it which he bought at Jessops,
With all the experiences here, which cloth would you recommend?
Please can you supply links where possible.
Thanks in advance.
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