Cleaning digicam lens?

Question

i see some spots on my pictures....esp if the background is a very light color(like the sky)..any suggestions how to clean the lens?

Answer 1

General camera maintenance - 'Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts.'

Tackles the tricky question of how to clean imaging sensors. Here is an excerpt from their detailed description (make sure you read the whole thing before very carefully proceeding) - 'Situate yourself at a table with a

bright overhead light or gooseneck desk lamp. Set your camera so that it is in sensor cleaning mode with the sensor exposed. (Some cameras require that they be plugged into AC power for this). Using either a hand blower bulb or a CO2 blower gently blow away any lose visible dust. If you have a jewler's eye loup this can be helpful in seeing what you're doing. Don't over do it with blowing, and don't let anything touch the sensor. Never blow into the camera with your mouth.'

Next, lightly wipe the lens, with a soft, dry cloth or lens cleaning paper. When needed, wipe the lens with a few drops of lens cleaning fluid. It's a good idea to put the fluid on the lens cleaning paper and not directly onto the lens.

Answer 2

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cleaning...

Do me favor don't clean your lens if it is not dirty you can ruin the lens coatings on the glass.

See the link above from a pro

Answer 3

Look for 'microfiber' cloths.  I have a few, and they're used to clean sun/eyeglasses and camera lenses and the LCD screen.  They are also machine washable/dryable.

Don't rub too hard or put to much pressure when cleaning your lenses.

You'll find them in optical shops and in camera departments.