Cleaning contacts question

Michael Piziak · 04-04-2014, 07:36 PM

Hi,

Is it ok to clean the contacts on the camera and the contacts on a lens with rubbing alcohol and a q tip?
Or is that a no no.

elliott · 04-04-2014, 07:48 PM

It works fine, but ideally you want the lowest water content possible. I think most people recommend at least 90% alcohol.

**jatrax** · 04-04-2014, 08:14 PM

Sparingly. Generally I've found buffing with a micro-fiber cloth to be sufficient.

stevebrot · 04-04-2014, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Sparingly. Generally I've found buffing with a micro-fiber cloth to be sufficient.

What he said. Ask yourself the question, "Just what is it that I am cleaning off?"

Steve

04-04-2014, 07:36 PM	#1
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815	Cleaning contacts question Hi, Is it ok to clean the contacts on the camera and the contacts on a lens with rubbing alcohol and a q tip? Or is that a no no.

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04-04-2014, 07:48 PM	#2
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	It works fine, but ideally you want the lowest water content possible. I think most people recommend at least 90% alcohol.

04-04-2014, 08:14 PM	#3
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Sparingly. Generally I've found buffing with a micro-fiber cloth to be sufficient.

04-04-2014, 08:35 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jatrax Sparingly. Generally I've found buffing with a micro-fiber cloth to be sufficient. What he said. Ask yourself the question, "Just what is it that I am cleaning off?" Steve