lavinachtani
Adept
i recently bought a panasonic tz15 ...yesterday i noticed fingerprint on the lens of the camera . how should i clean that
AK3D said:Use a microfibre cloth. Blow gently on the lens first and then very lightly, clean the lens.
lavinachtani said:ok...and where do i get a microfibre cloth from?
lavinachtani said:Are you a professional photographer?
Eazy said:I am not sure if Microfibre cloth is OK for use on Lenses. Please do a Google search and confirm this or ask in a Photgraphy Forum.
I have a friend who was a Camera Service guy for Nikon and Pentax and Olympus, he has been trained at all their factories in Japan and I have seen him use Isopropyl Alcohol on Lenses This guy used a soft lint free cloth to clean the Lens with this solution and then gave them a final wipe with a dry Chamois Leather.
One of his secrets - to remove and kill fungus from lenses wipe them with hydrogen peroxide and a clean cloth.
To safely and easily remove most smudges, simply use your breath. Breathe hard on the lens surface to fog it and wipe with a clean microfiber cloth. Be sure to wipe, not rub.
Many photographers consider a microfiber cloth to be superior for cleaning digital camera lenses and other delicate surfaces such as the LCD. Microfiber cloths are chemical-free and lift dust and oil from a lens. They are anti-static, non-scratcing and will not streak or smear the surface.
AK3D said:Digital Photography Blogs The Archives Weekend Project: How to Clean Your Camera
Even Zeiss recommend their cleaning kit (with microfibre cloth) for lenses.