Cleaning the lens with spectacle wipes

[Tinderbox (UK)]

Ohh some-people say not to breath on your lens to moisten it before cleaning it, because it can cause fungus/mold on the lens is this true?

John.

 

[hamlet]

p.s. Hamlet you seem to be worrying about the wrong aspect of photography. How about we take more pictures and spent lass time obsessing about the unimportant?

Sorry, i forgot to mention that i already received my answer. Go about your day now.

 

[runnah]

p.s. Hamlet you seem to be worrying about the wrong aspect of photography. How about we take more pictures and spent lass time obsessing about the unimportant?

Sorry, i forgot to mention that i already received my answer. Go about your day now.

Whew thanks I was waiting for your permission.

 

[hamlet]

Don't mention it.

 

[kathyt]

I use spit and my shirt.

 

[hamlet]

Ohh some-people say not to breath on your lens to moisten it before cleaning it, because it can cause fungus/mold on the lens is this true?

John.

I'm not sure about that. But official nikon people say not to use your breath, it damages the special coating. But fungus is something that is formed in humid places. The best way to avoid this in Ye Olde foggy England is to buy a plastic container large enough to put everything in it, then buy some Silica Gel Pouches and put them in the container along with your camera and lenses. These gel pouches will absorb all the moisture in the container and give no chance for mold to form, because mold needs water to procreate.

 

[runnah]

I use spit

Who's?

 

[EIngerson]

Actually, the best way to prevent fungus is to use your gear. Get it out of the bag and expose it to daylight.

 

[runnah]

Actually, the best way to prevent fungus is to use your gear. Get it out of the bag and expose it to daylight.

I use a liberal application of Tinactin on my gear...

 

[EIngerson]

Actually, the best way to prevent fungus is to use your gear. Get it out of the bag and expose it to daylight.

I use a liberal application of Tinactin on my gear...

That's not a bad idea. I'll have to give it a shot. Thanks runnah.

 

[hamlet]

Actually, the best way to prevent fungus is to use your gear. Get it out of the bag and expose it to daylight.

That is true, but we're talking about when you're not using it. The beautiful thing about my storage method is that its a one time purchase. The Silica Gel Pouches can be renewed simply by putting them in the oven and heating them up to expunge the absorbed vapour. It can last you for years without ever having to buy new ones. Its very economical.

 

[ratssass]

I never open the box my new lens came in.

 

[EIngerson]

Actually, the best way to prevent fungus is to use your gear. Get it out of the bag and expose it to daylight.

That is true, but we're talking about when you're not using it. The beautiful thing about my storage method is that its a one time purchase. The Silica Gel Pouches can be renewed simply by putting them in the oven and heating them up to expunge the absorbed vapour. It can last you for years without ever having to buy new ones. Its very economical.

Hey dude, thanks. I get what you're asking. If you do a search before you ask your questions, you'll find the other 57 threads that ask the same questions you have. Along with that comes the exact amount of answers to said questions. But, if that doesn't help, this should answer it for you.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+to+care+for+my+photography+equipment

 

[peter27]

Can dslr lenses be cleaned with those disposable tissue papers used for glasses? Does it harm the special coating on the lenses? The wipes are coated in a alcoholic substance..

I always take some with me when I'm out and about. I use a blower first to remove any dust, then I use one of these tissues. They clean the lens quite well and dry quickly without leaving any smears. I haven't noticed any ill effects. For a more thorough Job I use specialised lens cleaning fluid and lens paper.

 

[hamlet]

Can dslr lenses be cleaned with those disposable tissue papers used for glasses? Does it harm the special coating on the lenses? The wipes are coated in a alcoholic substance..

I always take some with me when I'm out and about. I use a blower first to remove any dust, then I use one of these tissues. They clean the lens quite well and dry quickly without leaving any smears. I haven't noticed any ill effects. For a more thorough Job I use specialised lens cleaning fluid and lens paper.

Those tissues are amazing to use on my lcd screen thing. It looks like new every time i wipe it clean. But i'm still not sure if i should ever use them on the lenses, it could be damaging your lens coating.