deepseafalcon
Contributor
well, here is one unconventional tip that is rather inexpensive, available almost everywhere, and works great for me for years:
cigaret paper!
yes, you read right. I use cigaret paper, the one that is sold to roll your own cigarettes with loose tobacco.
Why? I always had the problem that any sort of re-usable lens cleaning cloth ultimately collects dirt and creates more problems than it solves. Also, I never was really happy with any kind of cleaning substance, as it often leaves streakes that tempt you to clean more and again and again.
Finally, most commercial solutions are rather expensive.
The cigaret paper is always fresh (tightly stored in a small cardboard dispenser),, readily available, and very inexpensive.
How?
I carefully tear off the rubberized edge that is used to "glue" the rolled cigaret together. I then fold the paper once, and use it to slightly sweep over the to be cleaned surface in concentric circles.
For camera lenses, I exhale over the lens so it fogs.
for UW lenses-port, I clean it right after rinsing, so no water stains can form.
I use it for years also on rather expensive SLR lenses.
Don't ask me why, but for some reason that sort of paper has the 'magical' property to remove stains and dust with only the slightest amount (or no) moisture needed, without leaving scratches or residue.
Disclaimer:
this is just the experience shared by a silly diver/photograper. If you manage to burn, scratch, or otherwise damage your expensive glass by using cigaret paper, especially after it has been used smoking a cigaret, you are completely on your own.
cigaret paper!
yes, you read right. I use cigaret paper, the one that is sold to roll your own cigarettes with loose tobacco.
Why? I always had the problem that any sort of re-usable lens cleaning cloth ultimately collects dirt and creates more problems than it solves. Also, I never was really happy with any kind of cleaning substance, as it often leaves streakes that tempt you to clean more and again and again.
Finally, most commercial solutions are rather expensive.
The cigaret paper is always fresh (tightly stored in a small cardboard dispenser),, readily available, and very inexpensive.
How?
I carefully tear off the rubberized edge that is used to "glue" the rolled cigaret together. I then fold the paper once, and use it to slightly sweep over the to be cleaned surface in concentric circles.
For camera lenses, I exhale over the lens so it fogs.
for UW lenses-port, I clean it right after rinsing, so no water stains can form.
I use it for years also on rather expensive SLR lenses.
Don't ask me why, but for some reason that sort of paper has the 'magical' property to remove stains and dust with only the slightest amount (or no) moisture needed, without leaving scratches or residue.
Disclaimer:
this is just the experience shared by a silly diver/photograper. If you manage to burn, scratch, or otherwise damage your expensive glass by using cigaret paper, especially after it has been used smoking a cigaret, you are completely on your own.
