Camera lens cleaning kits are almost a necessity for any photographer. No matter how careful you are with your equipment, there's always a chance that something will go wrong. Scratches, smudges, watermarks, fingerprints and the like can really make your pictures turn out less than perfect. Thankfully, camera lens cleaning kits can take care of these problems for you. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that these kits are indispensable.
There are camera lens cleaning kits available in camera shops, or online. Some of these kits work better than others. Most photographers seem to prefer the ones that are sold in camera shops, but I find these kits very convenient. What's great about these kits is that they come with all of the cleaning materials needed to take care of your lenses. Some of these kits even contain polishes for your lenses.
These two elements are extremely important when it comes to cleaning your lenses. The first thing to keep in mind when using a camera lens cleaning kit to remove dust particles from your lenses is that you should only use a damp cloth. If you use a dry cloth, you run the risk of removing too much moisture from the lenses and resulting in dryness. Dryness is one of the worst enemies of your lenses.
When it comes to removing water particles from your lenses, you should use either a microfiber cloth or an alcohol wipe. Microfiber cloths are extremely gentle on your lenses and also allow for extra drying time. You simply rub the microfiber cloth into the lens in a circular motion. However, if you're after absolute cleanliness, you can use an alcohol wipe. Simply swab the alcohol wipe all over the lens and the viewfinder.
Lens cloths and alcohol wipes can be purchased separately, but many photographers prefer to purchase a cleaning kit with both elements. Camera lens kits come with their own cleaning solution. For those who don't want to make a mess with the cleaning solutions, these kits include a lens case that is made specifically to house your camera. Most camera lens kits include instructions on how to use the cleaning solutions. The instructions are usually in the form of video.
One of the most popular ways to clean your camera lenses is by using lens tissue. However, this technique does take some time, as the tissue needs to be sifted through the lens to get out the dirt and dust. Other photographers prefer to just use water and their finger to clean their lenses, but both techniques can be effective depending on how dirty they are.
If your kit includes a microfiber cloth, you can just simply dip it into the solution and wipe off the dust. Alternatively, you may want to purchase a small, hand-held microfiber cloth to do this. For a more convenient way to clean your lenses, consider purchasing a swab and using that to apply the solution. Just be sure that the swab is large enough to apply the solution evenly, or the lens could be affected.
Finally, all kits include an instruction card with some basic cleaning techniques. Some kits include a microfiber cloth that you can use to gently blow off the excess solution from the camera's housing. Others will have a cloth that is specifically designed to blow off the excess moisture from the lens.
Lens cleaning kits are generally made of plastic or glass, and the majority of them include cleaning cloths made of either plastic or glass. However, there are kits that include a variety of different materials. For example, some kits include a variety of different types of metal cleaning media, which can prove to be useful for cleaning upashes in extreme conditions.
The most important part of a lens mount cleaning kit is the microfibre cloth that comes with it. You should ensure that the cloth you buy is of high quality, is soft, and able to absorb as much solution as possible without getting it too wet. You also need to ensure that the microfibre cloth can adapt to different types of surfaces. Most kits come with microfibre cloths of varying thicknesses, so consider what surface you will be cleaning the lens mount on.
The next essential part of a cleaning kit is the cleaning brush. Although you may think that a cleaning brush is simply a bigger toothbrush, this is not the case. A good cleaning brush should have a long handle and be able to reach corners and other hard to reach areas. A cleaning brush is also going to need to have a very strong suction cup. This ensures that the cleaning brush reaches all corners and parts of the camera body.
