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**BigMackCam** · 06-26-2016, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by niceshot

Absolutely serious. Also have used q-tips and alcohol .Guess that scares you? Any way you go ahead and buy those sensor cleaning kits and i will stick to the q-tip method. As I have never had a problem yet/ Having said that I try to wet clean as little as possible, trying to sting to the blower and brush method or the sticky wand .

No, it doesn't scare me... we all have our preferred methods

**niceshot** · 06-26-2016, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

No, it doesn't scare me... we all have our preferred methods

Good answer,it is true .It is also true cleaning the lens will make it preform better but you really need to resist cleaning to often.Cause the law of the average is every time you do you run the risk of scratching it ,and littlle by little micro scratches which you cant see which decreases contrast.

Wheatfield · 06-27-2016, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by niceshot

Good answer,it is true .It is also true cleaning the lens will make it preform better but you really need to resist cleaning to often.Cause the law of the average is every time you do you run the risk of scratching it ,and littlle by little micro scratches which you cant see which decreases contrast.

When I sold cameras for a living the biggest cause of damage to equipment that I saw was cleaning.

chromo · 06-29-2016, 02:18 AM

The bottom of your t shirt works well ... lol

**Digitalis** · 06-29-2016, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

When I sold cameras for a living the biggest cause of damage to equipment that I saw was cleaning.

I concur, I have a SMC-K 55mm f/1.8 that looks like someone used steel wool to clean the front element, at least I don't have to buy an 85mm f/2.2 soft lens anymore.

TaoMaas · 06-29-2016, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

And that means nothing if the base product is made from paper, which is made from wood. Which is what my professor meant when he told the whole class.

Was this a fairly recent class? We haven't always had micro-fiber cloths and the like. The standard for years was Kodak lintless lens tissues, which I believe was a paper-based tissue. It was the lens manufacurers' recommendation.

osv · 06-29-2016, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by TaoMaas

Was this a fairly recent class? We haven't always had micro-fiber cloths and the like. The standard for years was Kodak lintless lens tissues, which I believe was a paper-based tissue. It was the lens manufacurers' recommendation.

kimwipes are the current industry standard, and they are made out of 100% virgin wood fiber. Kimberly Clark Professional | 34120 - Kimtech Wipes Competition

**niceshot** · 06-29-2016, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by osv

kimwipes are the current industry standard, and they are made out of 100% virgin wood fiber. Kimberly Clark Professional | 34120 - Kimtech Wipes Competition

I would certainly use them on my sensor and lens

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06-26-2016, 06:57 AM	#16
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,700	Originally posted by niceshot Absolutely serious. Also have used q-tips and alcohol .Guess that scares you? Any way you go ahead and buy those sensor cleaning kits and i will stick to the q-tip method. As I have never had a problem yet/ Having said that I try to wet clean as little as possible, trying to sting to the blower and brush method or the sticky wand . No, it doesn't scare me... we all have our preferred methods

06-26-2016, 07:28 AM	#17
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,565	Originally posted by BigMackCam No, it doesn't scare me... we all have our preferred methods Good answer,it is true .It is also true cleaning the lens will make it preform better but you really need to resist cleaning to often.Cause the law of the average is every time you do you run the risk of scratching it ,and littlle by little micro scratches which you cant see which decreases contrast.

06-27-2016, 09:32 PM	#18
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,987	Originally posted by niceshot Good answer,it is true .It is also true cleaning the lens will make it preform better but you really need to resist cleaning to often.Cause the law of the average is every time you do you run the risk of scratching it ,and littlle by little micro scratches which you cant see which decreases contrast. When I sold cameras for a living the biggest cause of damage to equipment that I saw was cleaning.

06-29-2016, 02:18 AM	#19
chromo Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Coast NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 581	The bottom of your t shirt works well ... lol

06-29-2016, 02:29 AM	#20
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Wheatfield When I sold cameras for a living the biggest cause of damage to equipment that I saw was cleaning. I concur, I have a SMC-K 55mm f/1.8 that looks like someone used steel wool to clean the front element, at least I don't have to buy an 85mm f/2.2 soft lens anymore.

06-29-2016, 04:52 AM	#21
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by photolady95 And that means nothing if the base product is made from paper, which is made from wood. Which is what my professor meant when he told the whole class. Was this a fairly recent class? We haven't always had micro-fiber cloths and the like. The standard for years was Kodak lintless lens tissues, which I believe was a paper-based tissue. It was the lens manufacurers' recommendation.

06-29-2016, 09:13 AM	#22
osv Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by TaoMaas Was this a fairly recent class? We haven't always had micro-fiber cloths and the like. The standard for years was Kodak lintless lens tissues, which I believe was a paper-based tissue. It was the lens manufacurers' recommendation. kimwipes are the current industry standard, and they are made out of 100% virgin wood fiber. Kimberly Clark Professional \| 34120 - Kimtech Wipes Competition

06-29-2016, 11:24 AM	#23
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,565	Originally posted by osv kimwipes are the current industry standard, and they are made out of 100% virgin wood fiber. Kimberly Clark Professional \| 34120 - Kimtech Wipes Competition I would certainly use them on my sensor and lens

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