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Alex Geschke · June 2nd, 2003, 10:32 PM

Minor problem. I use a UV filter like everyone else but somehow I acheived depositing 2-3 small dust particles to the camera lense.

The particles are visible to the naked eye but are not visible upon video output.

I know about lense paper and air brushes ect., but I wanted to get some suggestions before I begin this most delicate procedure.

Thanks

Frank Granovski · June 3rd, 2003, 12:08 AM

Blow real hard, once or twice, take a look, and blow one more time for good measure. Then, with a lens cleaning cloth in one hand, and the cam in your other, breathe hard to fog it up a bit---if you're over .07, all the better. Finally wipe gently a few times so it becomes crystal clean. Now screw the filter back on. (Make sure you follow this procedure on the inside of the filter just before you do the lens.) Lastly, clean the outside of the filter using this time honored technique.

Tustin Larson · June 3rd, 2003, 12:29 AM

If after you try Frank's techiques, and they are still there... call Canon Service Center.

Thanx,

Don Palomaki · June 3rd, 2003, 04:19 AM

When you blow real hard you also send out some spit, not great for lenses. If you are fussy about that sort of thing, better to use compressed air (or other suitable gas) in a can, sold at most good photo shops for that specific purpose.

Graham Bernard · June 3rd, 2003, 04:32 AM

Anybody suggesting a "wet" opthalmic lens cleaner here? - If it works for my spectacles, will it work/benefit from such a solution? Any drawbacks?

Grazie

Michael Buendia · June 3rd, 2003, 01:15 PM

this is my 2 cents:

get yourself a mini lens pen (brush), canned air or a hama air bulb, peca pads or opticlear cloth & formula mc (cleaner). you can find most of this @ http://www.2filters.com/.

try to blow out as many particles as possible. follow this by brushing the lens area in a circular motion. apply a small amount of formula mc on a cloth and in a circular motion clean it from center to edge and it will be good as new!

good luck.

Alex Knappenberger · June 3rd, 2003, 01:21 PM

I've been using these eye glasses pad cleaner things to clean my lens...they work pretty well.

Frank Granovski · June 3rd, 2003, 01:35 PM

I didn't say spit when you blow. :)

Don't just put a cleaning cloth to the lens, because with rubbing, the particles might scratch the lens. If you're not heavy winding, to put this time honored technique to good use, do use a bulb/brush thingy, or a can of compressed air---then apply the lens cloth or lens tissue (gently). However, if you're using a can, keep this can of compressed air well away from your precious lens.

Ryan Krga · June 3rd, 2003, 01:54 PM

I have an LCD cleaning clothe that is used for getting finger prints off of the LCD screen. One day I tried it on one of my older cameras just to experiment and see if it would get the job done and it worked great.

Don Palomaki · June 3rd, 2003, 05:32 PM

An issue with generic glass cleaning solutions and cloth or tissue is that they may harm the coating on a lens or leave a residue. Best to only use materials intended for photographics lenses. As noted clean of fhe big chunks first using a lens brush or clean, dry air. Use solution only as a last resort.

June 2nd, 2003, 10:32 PM	#1
Alex Geschke Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 37	Dust on lense Minor problem. I use a UV filter like everyone else but somehow I acheived depositing 2-3 small dust particles to the camera lense. The particles are visible to the naked eye but are not visible upon video output. I know about lense paper and air brushes ect., but I wanted to get some suggestions before I begin this most delicate procedure. Thanks

June 3rd, 2003, 04:19 AM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	When you blow real hard you also send out some spit, not great for lenses. If you are fussy about that sort of thing, better to use compressed air (or other suitable gas) in a can, sold at most good photo shops for that specific purpose. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

June 3rd, 2003, 05:32 PM	#10
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	An issue with generic glass cleaning solutions and cloth or tissue is that they may harm the coating on a lens or leave a residue. Best to only use materials intended for photographics lenses. As noted clean of fhe big chunks first using a lens brush or clean, dry air. Use solution only as a last resort. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

June 3rd, 2003, 12:08 AM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Blow real hard, once or twice, take a look, and blow one more time for good measure. Then, with a lens cleaning cloth in one hand, and the cam in your other, breathe hard to fog it up a bit---if you're over .07, all the better. Finally wipe gently a few times so it becomes crystal clean. Now screw the filter back on. (Make sure you follow this procedure on the inside of the filter just before you do the lens.) Lastly, clean the outside of the filter using this time honored technique.

June 3rd, 2003, 12:29 AM	#3
Tustin Larson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 86	If after you try Frank's techiques, and they are still there... call Canon Service Center. Thanx,

June 3rd, 2003, 04:32 AM	#5
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Anybody suggesting a "wet" opthalmic lens cleaner here? - If it works for my spectacles, will it work/benefit from such a solution? Any drawbacks? Grazie

June 3rd, 2003, 01:15 PM	#6
Michael Buendia Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: los angeles, california Posts: 71	this is my 2 cents: get yourself a mini lens pen (brush), canned air or a hama air bulb, peca pads or opticlear cloth & formula mc (cleaner). you can find most of this @ http://www.2filters.com/. try to blow out as many particles as possible. follow this by brushing the lens area in a circular motion. apply a small amount of formula mc on a cloth and in a circular motion clean it from center to edge and it will be good as new! good luck.

June 3rd, 2003, 01:21 PM	#7
Alex Knappenberger High School Student Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canton, Ohio, USA Posts: 609	I've been using these eye glasses pad cleaner things to clean my lens...they work pretty well.

June 3rd, 2003, 01:35 PM	#8
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I didn't say spit when you blow. :) Don't just put a cleaning cloth to the lens, because with rubbing, the particles might scratch the lens. If you're not heavy winding, to put this time honored technique to good use, do use a bulb/brush thingy, or a can of compressed air---then apply the lens cloth or lens tissue (gently). However, if you're using a can, keep this can of compressed air well away from your precious lens.

June 3rd, 2003, 01:54 PM	#9
Ryan Krga Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 116	I have an LCD cleaning clothe that is used for getting finger prints off of the LCD screen. One day I tried it on one of my older cameras just to experiment and see if it would get the job done and it worked great.