Topside "Gunk" on my UV Filter .... Removal?

[sarita75]

This might be a really easy question, so here goes nothing.

From taking photos by the shore, I've developed a bit of "gunk" on my UV filter. How can I clean it? I have a lense cleaning kit from Canon (paper clothes, solution, little brush, etc) .... but is there an easy way? Soap and water? Water? Suggestions!?!?!

Thanks bunches!

 

[Diver Dennis]

What type of camera?

 

[sarita75]

Canon 400D / XTi. The UV filter is a removable, "protective" one.

 

[Diver Dennis]

I use a 350D and use microfiber towels for UV and polarizing filters. You can pick them up just about anywhere now, try WalMart. I clean them regularly, they seen to get a film over them sometimes. You can use them on the lens itself, a lot of people are scared to touch the lens glass but it's pretty tough if you use a clean microfiber towel. The great thing about these towels is that you can wash them and they last for years.

 

[sarita75]

Great idea - I hadn't thought about those kinds of cloths. Many thanks!

 

[Diver Dennis]

No worries, I added a bit of info in a ninja edit...

 

[sarita75]

Even more thanks for your ninja edit info!

 

[Diver Dennis]

Good luck! Do you use a polarizing filter? They can make a huge difference in your photos and are not expensive.

 

[sarita75]

I don't.... Any good recommendations?

 

[do it easy]

Good luck! Do you use a polarizing filter? They can make a huge difference in your photos and are not expensive.

Do you mean topside or underwater?