197649 22 Arts & Media Photography Techniques General Photo Techniques true Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:49:32 -0700 /system/videos/4/49/76/19/197649.flv clean, camera, lens, cleaning, cleanse, photo, photography, arts, photography techniques, photos How To Clean a Camera Lens http://www.howcast.com/videos/197649-How-To-Clean-a-Camera-Lens http://www.howcast.com/videos/197649-How-To-Clean-a-Camera-Lens/edit approved 87 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=197649"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=197649" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 12 rsansivero http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197649/Picture_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2013 false false false 75885 0 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197649/23.jpg Brush first Use a blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If you don’t have a blower brush, use an ear syringe. Next, brush the lens with a camel hair lens brush.

]]> 75886 1 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197649/32.jpg Wipe second Breathe on the lens; then wipe off smudges with a lens cloth or lens tissue. If that doesn’t work, put a drop of lens cleaner on the cloth and try again. Wipe gently in a circular motion, working outward from the center.

]]> 75887 2 45 Tip A microfiber lens cloth can be hand washed without detergent and reused. A lens tissue can be used only once.

]]> 75888 3 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197649/51.jpg Clean other parts Clean the rear lens element, as well as filters and lens caps to avoid transferring dust to the lens.

]]> 75889 4 59 Tip Do not use rubbing alcohol or eyeglass tissues to clean a lens. Each contains added chemicals that can damage or leave a coating on the lens.

]]> 75890 5 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197649/67.jpg Keep it clean Clean your lenses as seldom as possible. Every time you clean a lens you risk scratching it or damaging its coating. Always store your camera in a case with the lens cap on.

]]> 75891 6 78 Fact Did you know? The first photograph, taken in 1826 in France, required an eight-hour exposure.

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