For taking high quality and spotless pictures, the camera lens requires regular cleaning. Cleaning is also an art just like taking good pictures. If the cleaning is done incorrectly then it will beyond doubt compromise the quality of the pictures. Lens cleaning is one of the most significant maintenance practices. Before beginning the cleaning process, it has to be understood whether the lenses are point-and-shoot type or the Slr (singe lens reflex).
[b]Lens[/b]Things Needed
Following are the items which are needed;
- Camera Lens
- Soft brush
- Clean sheet
- Cleaning cloths which should be extra cloths like the ones used for cleaning eyeglasses. Lowly towels or cloths are not convenient as they can leave scratches and fluffs on the lens
- Cleaning fluid is supposed to be made from pure water or alcohol. If this is not ready then plain water or alcohol will be fine.
Cleaning Point-and-shoot lenses
These types of camera lenses are built-in and they commonly have a protective automated window and shutter for protecting the glass from scratches and streaks. These lenses don't often get dirty and regular cleaning is not required for them.
Steps:
1. Turn on the camera for opening the lens corner.
2. Few drops of cleaning fluid are to be poured on the cleaning cloth.
3. The lens is to be cleaned from the surface and inside. All the surfaces should be reached especially with the small lenses.
4. It has to be made sure that the lenses are dry before turning off the camera and provocative the lens cover.
5. Turn on the camera and take a test photograph for checking if there are marks or streaks on the photograph.
Cleaning Slr lenses
These types of lenses are mostly preferable for taking outdoor photographs, this is the conjecture that they can be very dirty. Any way they are easy to clean as compared to other types of lenses.
Steps:
1. Look for a place that is free from dust and near the window having direct sunlight. Spread out the clean sheet and place all the items on it.
2. If the camera lens is still attached to the body then it has to be removed. Those lens parts that are attached to the body do not wish cleaning. It should be made sure that this part is not touched as fingerprints can affect the photograph quality.
3. Use a soft brush for slowly removing any dust or dirt.
4. Petite whole of cleaning fluid has to be poured on the cloth.
5. Start cleaning the lens from the center slowly provocative to the outer surface and then wipe off the fingerprints. Level strokes should never be used as form Level marks that are difficult to remove.
6. The dry part of the cloth has to be used for wiping the lens.
7. witness the camera lens under the sun for ensuring that it has been cleaned adequately. Now place the filter on the lens for manufacture sure that there no particles are trapped in in the middle of the two.
8. The lens can now be mounted back into place on the camera body.
9. Take a test photograph for checking if there are any streaks or marks on the lens.
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