Ocean spray...and cleaning? at DVinfo.net

Robert Poulton · April 24th, 2003, 05:17 PM

Hey all Im just wondering about the saltwater getting on the camera I do have a rain cover and so the main part of the body should be fine but still the end of the lens might get a bit of salt on it. Im just wondering what I have to do to take care of it. I already have a UV filter on the camera and that will most likely stay on. I'm just a finatic about keeping my camera clean as possible.
Thanks,

Rob:D

Jeff Donald · April 24th, 2003, 07:20 PM

I've lived in Florida (near Clearwater) for nearly 2 years and I use a UV filter if I'm near the beach. I've had no problems. Truthfully, I worry more about sand scratching than the salt .

Robert Poulton · April 24th, 2003, 07:32 PM

Thanks Jeff. Do you use anything special on the filter to clean it? I do have lens cleaner for my glasses that I have used as well as the cloth.

Rob:D

Jeff Donald · April 24th, 2003, 07:47 PM

I use a micro fiber cloth. After going to the beach I wash in cold water and air dry because they can shrink. If I get a stubborn smudge I use my breath or fresh water from drinking fountain to moisten the filter and remove the smudge. Rub in a circular motion with a little force. Most people don't rub hard enough.

Robert Poulton · April 25th, 2003, 01:18 AM

Thanks Jeff.

Rob:D

April 24th, 2003, 05:17 PM	#1
Robert Poulton Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 245	Ocean spray...and cleaning? Hey all Im just wondering about the saltwater getting on the camera I do have a rain cover and so the main part of the body should be fine but still the end of the lens might get a bit of salt on it. Im just wondering what I have to do to take care of it. I already have a UV filter on the camera and that will most likely stay on. I'm just a finatic about keeping my camera clean as possible. Thanks, Rob:D

April 24th, 2003, 07:20 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I've lived in Florida (near Clearwater) for nearly 2 years and I use a UV filter if I'm near the beach. I've had no problems. Truthfully, I worry more about sand scratching than the salt . __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 24th, 2003, 07:47 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I use a micro fiber cloth. After going to the beach I wash in cold water and air dry because they can shrink. If I get a stubborn smudge I use my breath or fresh water from drinking fountain to moisten the filter and remove the smudge. Rub in a circular motion with a little force. Most people don't rub hard enough. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 24th, 2003, 07:32 PM	#3
Robert Poulton Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 245	Thanks Jeff. Do you use anything special on the filter to clean it? I do have lens cleaner for my glasses that I have used as well as the cloth. Rob:D

April 25th, 2003, 01:18 AM	#5
Robert Poulton Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 245	Thanks Jeff. Rob:D