Lens/ filter cleaning

[surenj]

I have found that Giotto cleaning fluid (that came with the rocket airblower) is quite good for a streak free finish especially on the resin filters....

Are there any products you have found useful? (apart from misting the lens with your breath...)

Also where do you get your microfibre cloths? I am running out....

[malificentmuse]

The Optometrist at Market City stock Hoya cleaning cloths which Ive gotten for free. And generally I like to use my lens pen

[chrisk]

i get my cloths from woolies. the green scotchbrite 3M one. i have a few on hand all the time.

[aim54x]

LensPen +1

I have a few microfibre cloths, but there are really cheap RodenStock ones ($3.95) at work so I may get some of these when I need more!

[surenj]

Thanks guys, I will look into Woolies as I would prefer to buy a large cloth so I can divvy up some small pieces.

I find the lens pen smudges the stuff on the lens rather than remove it. How do you clean the pen itself... ?detergent

[aim54x]

Thanks guys, I will look into Woolies as I would prefer to buy a large cloth so I can divvy up some small pieces.

I find the lens pen smudges the stuff on the lens rather than remove it. How do you clean the pen itself... ?detergent

I use the Original LensPen...and have none of the described problems...are you using the Vanguard knockoff? That leaves carbon all over your lens/filter....

You dont clean the LensPen as far as I know.

[surenj]

You dont clean the LensPen as far as I know.

Where does the dirt go?

My lens pen is Giotto... [Hmm maybe I don't have a lens pen....]

[photomarcs]

Hey dude!

+1 for LensPen, it's not really cleaning but buffering the piece... you use the lid and while closed, you twist the cap.

Also.. thats an awesome fluid to clean lenses. I use that with cotton tips, worse a charm for me. All in all, LensPen's do wear out quite quickly ( well to me anyways) and for some reason, I'm against the microfibre cloths. Theyre great if you're getting rid of dust and bits, but are a pain if you have some form of oily texture over your front element. BUT! they are great for the screen and the viewfinder

[biggerry]

Also where do you get your microfibre cloths? I am running out....

I use the spudz cleaning cloth, excellent and I have had the same one for years!

you can get them at most camera stores...

http://www.qualitycamera.com.au/spudz-ultimate-lens-cloth-p-3532.html

i get my cloths from woolies. the green scotchbrite 3M one. i have a few on hand all the time.

ahhh.. so thats how you get that nice soft focus eh? the old scotchbrite pad trick.

[Alex]

I use the liquid shown in this kit.

http://img199.imageshack.us/i/lenscarekit2.jpg/
Seems to work pretty well. I have the whole kit, but rarely use other things from it. Also use a microfibre cloth I got from an optometrist. I think it's Rodenstock brand or something like it.

Alex

[gstark]

i get my cloths from woolies. the green scotchbrite 3M one. i have a few on hand all the time.

Chris,

I find a coarse grade wet and dry to be very helpful in these situations. And as a bonus, it works wonders on sensors too.

[Mr Darcy]

I find a coarse grade wet and dry to be very helpful in these situations.

The trouble with Wet&Dry is that you need a lubricant to get the best results. I don't always have any sump oil on hand.