How do I clean my camera lens at home?

Are you a novice photographer? Then this article is just for you. You yourself know perfectly well that any technique requires not only accurate operation, but also timely maintenance. The camera is no exception. Mature professionals know perfectly well how to take care of the device, but this information is not secret and you can find all the essentials without difficulty on the Internet. Dropped the device in the dirt? Did they pour something onto their camera? Do not worry before the time, because such questions have a solution. Now we will tell you how to clean the camera lens at home, and not just him.

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How do I clean the camera?

Did you become the owner of a brand new lens or camera, but purchased handheld devices? It is worth thinking about cleaning the mirror camera. But is it necessary to clean the lenses of the lens, because the process seems not the easiest? Even a new device that you took in the official salon of the manufacturer, after a while begins to become dirty, and such things affect the quality of the pictures. We bring to the surface all the nuances of care for this technique, or rather - how to clean the following of its elements:

• lens;
• matrix;
• body.

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lens The lens cleaning procedure can be divided into two stages:

• body care;
• care of lenses.

Important! Do not be surprised, the body also likes cleanliness. It's not about attractiveness, just any small debris and dust that accumulate on plastic parts can deform the surface of the lens of the lens, which again will affect the quality of the picture.

Preparation of

Here's what we need for the cleaning procedure:

• A special product that perfectly cleans plastic;
• The usual solution for cleaning optical products;
• Napkins without lint;
• Special thin wipes for lenses;
• Matches with cotton wool or cotton swabs;
• A special Lenspen pencil that is used to clean lenses;
• Brushes( soft);
• Rubber pear with a soft finish.

Important! Do not use medical syringes for cleaning. Talc inside them can get to the optics when blowing air.

Prepare a workstation:

1. Leave the windows open to get rid of a large concentration of dust in the air.
2. Wipe the table and cover it with a film or a clean cloth.
3. Provide good workplace lighting.

Important! You can carry out all the procedures while in the bathroom, because there is much less dust in the air.

Clean the lens of the

Before cleaning the lenses of the lens, we will pay attention to the case. For the main surface it is better to use napkins, and in difficult areas( relief and grooves) - use cotton swabs or matches.

Important! If the case is very dusty, you can clean it with a hard brush or brush.

Now we are going for optics. Acting will have to be very careful not to damage anything, because the slightest scratch can send the component to the scrap:

1. First it is necessary to blow away all the fine particles with the help of a pear.
2. Remove the remains of dust with light movements of the hand with a brush.
3. For wet cleaning, we apply a couple of liquid drops to the lint-free napkins and cyclic movements, without much effort, wipe the lenses themselves.
4. Divorce after wet cleaning can be removed with paper.
5. On the finishing line, use our cleaning marker. You need to turn his cap a couple of times in different directions, which will update the composition, which the rod is smeared with. Remove this cap and go through the lens. The remnants of the remedy will help remove the brush and pear.

This cleaning of the lens from dust can end and return all components to their places.

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Matrix

How to clean the camera lens in the home - figured out. But there are small spots of unknown character in the photo? Hence - cleaning is not finished and you can safely take up the matrix. There are several ways to deal with dust on the camera's matrix.

Option for lazy

Good devices are equipped with a function that allows you to "remember" the position of dust. Also, traces of dust can be eliminated in Photoshop, but people who own it at a low level will be forced to contact the service center for specialist services.

Econom

First, we advise you to get acquainted with the instructions to the camera. Most manufacturers do not deprive their product of the option of cleaning the matrix, and the instructions will help you find it and run it. The matrix begins to vibrate, flicking dust into the body.

Professional

You can use special "mops", special markers, or just blow out all the dust with an old good rubber pear and a soft brush.

For especially severe cases of

There is another fun way to clean for severe cases:

1. Take a dropper, with a brush attached to the tip.
2. Connect the outlet of the dropper to the vacuum cleaner tube.
3. Turn on the household surf and gently move the dust.

Important! Be extremely careful if you choose to clean this method. Do not touch the hand and the camera components with your hands, otherwise - risk leaving greasy marks on the matrix.

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Lens protection

We have figured out how to clean the camera lens at home. Now you can talk about protection for the future:

1. The device should be turned off and look down if you decide to replace the lens. The replacement must be done quickly.
2. There are ultraviolet and colorless filters that can protect your device from a wide variety of types of pollution.

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Do I need to contact a specialist?

Definitely worth it in those cases, if the camera is brought to such a state that inside it formed a fungus. The longer such a neighbor lives on the lenses, the worse the last. If you find this problem, carry the device to the nearest service center without delay and transfer it to the hands of knowledgeable experts.

Important! Cleaning in this case can be done yourself, but it is strongly recommended that you refrain from such actions, as interference in the design of the lens can bring down the calibration.

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Cleaning with the help of

tools. Cleaning the lens from dust does not oblige you to purchase special products in branded stores. You can limit yourself to having at your fingertips:

1. You will need a candle, a cloth( microfiber) and a spoon.
2. Light the candle and turn the spoon upside-down over it.
3. Soot, which is formed on a spoon, put on a piece of cloth and wipe the lens of the lens.
4. We repeat the procedure until we see that there is no more dirt.

This seems to be all. It is strongly advised not to "clean" the camera yourself, if you doubt your knowledge and capabilities. Be careful with the device, and it will thank you for a long and high-quality work. Successful you frames!