Cleaning lenses advice please

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I have a couple of lenses coming which will be protected by Hoya HD filters. I also have a rocket blower on order. I used to also use some cleaner fluid & lens tissue.

I'm thinking that I need some sort of wet cleaner, for instance if I get rain spots on the filter glass. Assuming that a wet cleaner is most suited, which cleaners would be recommended?
 
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Pretzel

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I just use a rocket blower and the LensPen in assorted sizes. Large one for the front lens glass, a smaller one for the rear lens glass, and a tiny one for the viewfinder. Works wonders for me! Got mine at Best Buy...

Having said that, most of the "cleaning" I do is for the random fogging that occurs, and I just keep a clean microfiber lens wipe handy for that.
 
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For general cleaning of fingerprints and dust and what not, I use a dry microfiber rag.

For something really nasty, like salt residue, I use a dab of denatured alcohol on the aforementioned microfiber rag.

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Thanks for your replies.

I think I've found the cleaning kit, is this the correct one? Lenspen Elitepro Cleaning Kit for DSLR Camera: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo

I'm not sure how the lens pen works, but I'm happy to try it as it doesn't seem to use abrasion - apart from the brush.

I'm aware from my enthusiast car cleaning that the slightest particle on a cloth can damage paintwork. For this reason, I don't think I'd want to use any type of cloth on the lens itself.
 
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crashton

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I use Eclipse fluid for any stubborn smudges, it is methanol. Usually a clean lens cloth & blower are enough. I also have a couple of lens pens in assorted sizes.
 
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J-see

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The lens pen is great indeed. The micro-fiber you have to watch what you buy. I had some cheap that had quite the different interpretation of what a "dust cloth" should do.
 
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Pretzel

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Gorf said:
Thanks for your replies.

I think I've found the cleaning kit, is this the correct one? Lenspen Elitepro Cleaning Kit for DSLR Camera: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo

I'm not sure how the lens pen works, but I'm happy to try it as it doesn't seem to use abrasion - apart from the brush.

I'm aware from my enthusiast car cleaning that the slightest particle on a cloth can damage paintwork. For this reason, I don't think I'd want to use any type of cloth on the lens itself.
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That's similar to the kit I got, yup. Lenses only, obviously.

It's actually a carbon based cleaner in the tip that helps absorb oils, etc. without rampant abrasion. With the cap on, you give it a quarter twist to help keep the lenspen clean and the carbon "fresh".
 
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Pretzel said:
That's similar to the kit I got, yup. Lenses only, obviously.

It's actually a carbon based cleaner in the tip that helps absorb oils, etc. without rampant abrasion. With the cap on, you give it a quarter twist to help keep the lenspen clean and the carbon "fresh".
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Thanks for the info.

I was going to get come Eclipse cleaner & swabs in case the sensor needs a clean.
 
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I was playing with my camera last night - as you do - & forgot that I didn't have the lens cap on. I lightly touched the front of my lens. Checking carefully, there are 3 finger prints visible (my Hoya HD protector lens hasn't arrived yet).

I have ordered a set of lens pens, will these do the trick?

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Also, any hints & tips for how to use them?
 
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mathom33

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I have found that ROR (residual oil remover) has been really helpful when needing to clean stubborn messes.


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crashton

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What ever method you use make sure to blow off any dust that may be on your lens. If there is a hard piece of sand type material it can & will scratch your lens.

Go careful & easy when cleaning. I'd use Eclipse fluid to remove finger prints.
 
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crashton said:
What ever method you use make sure to blow off any dust that may be on your lens. If there is a hard piece of sand type material it can & will scratch your lens.

Go careful & easy when cleaning. I'd use Eclipse fluid to remove finger prints.
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Understood - I have a Rocket Blower on order too. Eclipse fluid with which product to apply the fluid?
 
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Along with the Rocket blower & Pens Pen kit - which are on their way. I've just ordered some Eclipse fluid & some PecPads by the same manufacturer.

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Once they've all arrived, I'll decide how to clean the lens.
 
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