How To Clean Your DSLR Camera (Part One)
If there is a downside to DSLR camera vs. older film cameras (yeah right, like we’re going to go back to film now. OK, I’m sorry if you’re still using film. Please forgive me.) it has to be DSLR cameras vulnerability to dirt and dust. Essentially a DSLR is a mini-computer image processing lab and it needs to stay clean, dry, and dust-free.
In this video, part one of a three video series, I will cover how to clean the exterior of your camera, including the lenses. A couple products I use in this video, are available by clicking the links below:
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by Kent Weakley
Excellent video information. One problem area that I encounter, but you didn’t address, is the backside of the lens cap. Mine gets filthy in all the nooks and crannies, and those stray dust particles can get easily tossed onto the lens. So I make a point of brushing and washing it regularly.
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Good point and that can be cleaned a bit more aggressively using a damp cloth even. Thanks.
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How do you clean your microfiber cloth? Or do you use a new one each time?
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Hm? I guess I don’t clean it.
They usually last a very long time (a couple years). Once it gets too disgusting, I start a new one.
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Love your photo tips. Thank you for taking the time to put them up.
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You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoy them.
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Thank you for the tutorial. It has been awhile since I sat down to clean my camera and this was a great refresher.
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Thank you for posting this great 3-part series on camera, lens, and sensor cleaning. When I clicked on your link for Lens Clens 1 the manufacture has a warning not to use this solution on plastic. Aren’t most of the surfaces on modern cameras made of plastic?
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