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SammyLeopold · October 14th, 2002, 06:31 PM

Hi All,

I discovered a big smudge on my lens today and am going to out and buy something to clean it with. Can I just go to any camera store and get some kind of lens cleaning kit like a still photographer would use, or is there something special just for video cameras or more specifically the XL1? Also can someone give me a quick explination of what a UV filter is and is it's only job to protect the lens. Also can I get one of these at ant old camera shop, and is there anything I should look for when buying one? Generally how much should one cost?

Thanks!

-SL

Adrian Douglas · October 14th, 2002, 08:21 PM

Any standard lens cleaning kit will do the job. Also get yourself a Lenspen. These are invaluable for cleanign dust and smudges from the glass during a shoot.

Ken Tanaka · October 14th, 2002, 11:18 PM

A UV filter is principally designed to reduce the ultraviolet band of light passing through the lens. In this regard, it's principal benefit is to film shooting since uv can put a bluish cast onto film images. For purposes of video the UV filter is principally used to protect the lens' front element. UV does not pose the problem to video shooters that it does to film. Prices will vary from $15 to $60+. Brands are the same as for most other filters: Tiffen, B+W, Heliopan, et.al. The most expensive generally are thinner and feature top-notch coatings, often on both sides.

Shop around and do some reasearch at online outlets such as B&H Photo (bhphoto.com). That's the best way to learn.

Elie Zakaria · December 3rd, 2002, 09:37 AM

I too have discovered dust but inside the lens, I'm not too sure how to clean it other than to take the lens to Canon for a good clean.

Any other ideas more than welcome.

Thanks,
Shlooky

Jeff Donald · December 3rd, 2002, 09:55 AM

Do Not disassemble your lens. There is no user serviceable part inside. If the dust is showing on your images, send the unit to Canon for service. Most local service providers do not have the equipment to realign the lens once the assembly is removed for cleaning.

Jeff

Elie Zakaria · December 3rd, 2002, 10:05 AM

Thanks Jeff for the quick responce, I do see only one white speckle on my footage, so I will take the camera back to Canon here in Toronto for service.

Thanks again.

Shlooky

October 14th, 2002, 06:31 PM	#1
SammyLeopold Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 39	cleaning Hi All, I discovered a big smudge on my lens today and am going to out and buy something to clean it with. Can I just go to any camera store and get some kind of lens cleaning kit like a still photographer would use, or is there something special just for video cameras or more specifically the XL1? Also can someone give me a quick explination of what a UV filter is and is it's only job to protect the lens. Also can I get one of these at ant old camera shop, and is there anything I should look for when buying one? Generally how much should one cost? Thanks! -SL

October 14th, 2002, 08:21 PM	#2
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Any standard lens cleaning kit will do the job. Also get yourself a Lenspen. These are invaluable for cleanign dust and smudges from the glass during a shoot. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

October 14th, 2002, 11:18 PM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	A UV filter is principally designed to reduce the ultraviolet band of light passing through the lens. In this regard, it's principal benefit is to film shooting since uv can put a bluish cast onto film images. For purposes of video the UV filter is principally used to protect the lens' front element. UV does not pose the problem to video shooters that it does to film. Prices will vary from $15 to $60+. Brands are the same as for most other filters: Tiffen, B+W, Heliopan, et.al. The most expensive generally are thinner and feature top-notch coatings, often on both sides. Shop around and do some reasearch at online outlets such as B&H Photo (bhphoto.com). That's the best way to learn. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

December 3rd, 2002, 09:37 AM	#4
Elie Zakaria Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 38	I too have discovered dust but inside the lens, I'm not too sure how to clean it other than to take the lens to Canon for a good clean. Any other ideas more than welcome. Thanks, Shlooky

December 3rd, 2002, 09:55 AM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Do Not disassemble your lens. There is no user serviceable part inside. If the dust is showing on your images, send the unit to Canon for service. Most local service providers do not have the equipment to realign the lens once the assembly is removed for cleaning. Jeff

December 3rd, 2002, 10:05 AM	#6
Elie Zakaria Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 38	Thanks Jeff for the quick responce, I do see only one white speckle on my footage, so I will take the camera back to Canon here in Toronto for service. Thanks again. Shlooky