Lens cleaning

[Xrsm002]

Just out of curiosity I am currently volunteering my (along with my vet tech wifes') time at out local SPCA taking pics (they know I am not a professional and i figured good way to practice) of the animals up for adoption, however pups like to leave what I call "pup nose" on my lens when sniffing it. I ran out of lens cleaner I was using what's the best alternative when this happens? I do have a protective lens filter over the main lens to help protect it.

 

[§am]

Use wet window wipes to get rid of the main 'crud' then when that's dried off, just use a lens cleaning pen to polish your filter.

I do this for when the kids get sticky fingers on my glass, and window wipes tend not to leave smear/streaks unlike other wet wipes

 

[BackdoorArts]

I have filters on all my lenses as will and I use eye glass cleaner that I get at the eye center at our local BJ's, but I'm sure Costco has it as well. I have also been told by several eye doctors that Viva paper towels work as well as the cloths they give you with eye glasses for wiping them down and after 7 years of practical application I have to say I believe them. Don't use the printed side if you can't find white, but spray on some cleaner and wipe with those the same way you would a lens cloth. Streak and dust free.

 

[Mike150]

I would add that you could get two or three spare UV filters. Screw one on, and after the puppy assault, just change the filter. Clean them when you get home.

 

[Xrsm002]

Thanks. My city doesn't have Costco, we have 5 walmarts though. A best buy which is where I got my original lens cleaning kit from but I will try the eyeglass cleaner I have lots of that