How to clean the lens of my camera?

Question

I have an affordable Fuji film finepix f20 camera. The lens of this camera became very dirty from inside. I need some tips to clean it. I have to do this job my self as there is no expert nearby.

Please help!

Answer 1

The problem with DYI cleaning a digital camera lens - interior side - is that you would need a dust free environment. Once you open your camera, dust, lint, what not, might contaminate the inside of the camera, and it's lens, which, will be more of a problem than what you have. You need to be static free also, else, you'll fry your circuits. You would need precise tools to disassemble the camera. Have the right cleaning solution. Given that, is it worth doing it yourself. Your lens problem could be mildew. Have a professional clean it and save yourself a headache, or if it cost almost a new one... well....

Good Luck!

Answer 2

If an air gun won't help, use a micro fiber cloth - it won't leave pills and won't scratch your lens.  I'd hesitate to recommend any cleaning solution (like eyeglass cleaner) for fear that you would affect the lens coatings.

Answer 3

If this is  on the inside and you can't easily reach it, it needs to be cleaned by a professional.  Call Fuji and ask what it would cost.

Answer 4

You mean 'inside' as in the interior of lens, the side that unassecible from outside? If so, I suggest taking the problem to an experienced proffesional to disassemble the camera to clean the lens. If not, I suggest using a microfiber cloth to clean it.