Sea Salt on Lens/Filter

SimonC · 03-12-2021, 02:34 AM

What is the best way to clean sea spray off lens and filters?

I didn't think I was close enough to get any spray and can't say I felt any but a thin film has developed. I'm guessing it will be salty and therefore more of a risk with regard to scratching!?

35mmfilmfan · 03-12-2021, 02:40 AM - **1 Like**

If on the filter, wash gently with de-ionised or distilled water.

SimonC · 03-12-2021, 02:49 AM

Yes on the filter.

Thanks.

Not a Number · 03-12-2021, 08:58 AM

You should wipe down the camera and lens body with a damp towel too.

Wheatfield · 03-12-2021, 10:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Not a Number

You should wipe down the camera and lens body with a damp towel too.

I wouldn't worry too much about the deionized or distilled water. More important to get the salt off the glass. Any water that is fit for drinking will be fine for rinsing a filter. Wiping the camera down with a damp cloth, as noted, is also a good idea. Again, just potable tap water is all that is required.

**leekil** · 03-12-2021, 10:59 AM

When I go to the beach/ocean, I try to take my weather-sealed lenses so cleaning them off later is less risky.

SimonC · 03-12-2021, 12:48 PM

Thanks for the info all. I'll give all a wipe down.

LensBeginner · 03-12-2021, 01:03 PM

I'd try to dissolve the salt before trying to wipe it... I wouldn't try to wipe the crystals in solid form. Since it's on the filter, it's easy: unscrew it, and run the tap as advised by others (depending on the water hardness where you live - maybe once it's dry use a cleaning product in order to remove the residue, if any).

Benedict Michael · 03-12-2021, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

I wouldn't worry too much about the deionized or distilled water. More important to get the salt off the glass. Any water that is fit for drinking will be fine for rinsing a filter. Wiping the camera down with a damp cloth, as noted, is also a good idea. Again, just potable tap water is all that is required.

Yep, do what he said.

03-12-2021, 02:34 AM	#1
SimonC Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Trearddur Bay, Isle of Anglesey Posts: 467	Sea Salt on Lens/Filter What is the best way to clean sea spray off lens and filters? I didn't think I was close enough to get any spray and can't say I felt any but a thin film has developed. I'm guessing it will be salty and therefore more of a risk with regard to scratching!?

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03-12-2021, 02:40 AM - 1 Like	#2
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,160	If on the filter, wash gently with de-ionised or distilled water.

03-12-2021, 02:49 AM	#3
SimonC Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Trearddur Bay, Isle of Anglesey Posts: 467 Original Poster	Yes on the filter. Thanks.

03-12-2021, 08:58 AM	#4
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 9,624	You should wipe down the camera and lens body with a damp towel too.

03-12-2021, 10:37 AM - 1 Like	#5
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 14,643	Originally posted by Not a Number You should wipe down the camera and lens body with a damp towel too. I wouldn't worry too much about the deionized or distilled water. More important to get the salt off the glass. Any water that is fit for drinking will be fine for rinsing a filter. Wiping the camera down with a damp cloth, as noted, is also a good idea. Again, just potable tap water is all that is required.

03-12-2021, 10:59 AM	#6
leekil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	When I go to the beach/ocean, I try to take my weather-sealed lenses so cleaning them off later is less risky.

03-12-2021, 12:48 PM	#7
SimonC Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Trearddur Bay, Isle of Anglesey Posts: 467 Original Poster	Thanks for the info all. I'll give all a wipe down.

03-12-2021, 01:03 PM	#8
LensBeginner Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,695	I'd try to dissolve the salt before trying to wipe it... I wouldn't try to wipe the crystals in solid form. Since it's on the filter, it's easy: unscrew it, and run the tap as advised by others (depending on the water hardness where you live - maybe once it's dry use a cleaning product in order to remove the residue, if any).

03-12-2021, 07:57 PM	#9
Benedict Michael Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 48	Originally posted by Wheatfield I wouldn't worry too much about the deionized or distilled water. More important to get the salt off the glass. Any water that is fit for drinking will be fine for rinsing a filter. Wiping the camera down with a damp cloth, as noted, is also a good idea. Again, just potable tap water is all that is required. Yep, do what he said.

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