The Best (and Worst) Ways To Clean Camera Lenses

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There's a right way and a wrong way to clean a camera lens. We show you the best - and worst - ways to do it!
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@JasonMorrisphotocinema 4 жыл бұрын

the sand paper hurt my soul watching it haha

@hantunlin3117 4 жыл бұрын

I even shouted 😂😂😂

@zryanbautista517 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@norbertowitt6877 3 жыл бұрын

I almost died

@popefrancis80 3 жыл бұрын

He started the video in full savage mode. My heart was racing

@coryrabbit 3 жыл бұрын

It sent shivers down my spine. Lmao

@yjyip6519 4 жыл бұрын

The front element of my soul has been irreparably scratched watching this

@SuperBram77 4 жыл бұрын

Me: 2020 has been the worst 2020: Hold this video’s intro

@theboxingzombie7 3 жыл бұрын

suuurreee maan...

@cameraconspiracies 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan trying to kill you, and you being saved by random camera gear needs to become a thing.

@ThomasHaynes 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.....This.

@thewolfhound4442 4 жыл бұрын

This does not look like this is the first time this has happened, I am now thinking how long has this been going on, how many times in the middle of their reviews has Jordan randomly tried to kill Chris!!?? HOW MANY!!!!

@staplercut 4 жыл бұрын

@@thewolfhound4442 A number that is pointless to express as a number.

@niccollsvideo 4 жыл бұрын

@@thewolfhound4442 Legally we are not allowed to talk about it, based on our lawyers advice.

@Aksunkuvat 4 жыл бұрын

X3000 would be too small to save from attack :(

@YourStoryStudios 4 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness, that opening sequence was painful! But entertaining.

@liaminwales 4 жыл бұрын

i was amazed how little damage was done till the end

@arilaine6113 4 жыл бұрын

It felt like being under dentists drill....

@Dreyno 4 жыл бұрын

Remember to keep an eye on the rear element as well. Condensation can eventually leave a film on it so it looks clean but your photos start getting soft.

@Jay-ys2cf 9 ай бұрын

Hey, free diffusion filter 🤪

@1BigBucks1 4 жыл бұрын

I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere. Not like here. Here everything is soft and smooth.

@LE672AJ 4 жыл бұрын

Took me a moment to remember where that line was from 😅. I’d be a little worried if Anakin did a lens review and ended up not liking it... he’d choke-crush the darn thing.

@leodoz1016 4 жыл бұрын

Talk about having the lens in the high ground

@patricksmith2553 4 жыл бұрын

The greatest thing to use is Eclipse fluid, which is sensor cleaning fluid and dries extremely quickly and will not leave streaks. Now the most important thing to remember is to use NEW micro-fiber clothes, don't use them more than once or twice. You can also use new Q-tips, but make sure they are fresh out of the box and kept in a place where they will not get anything on them or into the box. Now if it's something like an oil spot or a really expensive lens like my 400mm f2.8 VR FL, I will once in awhile bust out a brand new sensor swab, couple drops of Eclipse on the swab as if I'm sensor swabbing and go to work on the spot. The most important thing to remember is to always use the rocket blower first to blow off any dust or debris, which you don't want to rub into the lens. Now a days though I rarely clean my lenses as I have PolarPro UV filters on them, which are amazing. They have hydrophobic coatings, which is like Nikon's fluorine coating, which repels just about everything. You can't even really scratch a PolarPro filter, they are quartz glass with great 16 coatings on them. So basically I install them on new or clean lens and then once in awhile I will use a rocket blower to get the dust off the filter. They are not cheap, but PolarPro UV filters are incredible and they are the only filters that I know of that have fluorine/hydrophobic coating.

@6gwilliams 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the scene with your daughter, deserves an Oscar. Thanks for this informative and fun video. One of the reasons I use protective filters over my expensive glass. Cheers

@street_biologist6727 4 жыл бұрын

I would always vote for the UV filter. Back in 2011, I fell down over 30 ft while hiking on top of a volcano in Ecuador. My left shoulder was dislocated and three nails were ripped off! My Nikon D90 was hanging from my neck. The UV filter was completely broken but the 18-200mm survived and it still works!!

@Trevor-Watlington Жыл бұрын

How was the recovery

@roquemacias4616 Жыл бұрын

Holy, hope your recovery has been well and that you're all good now!

@PostColorGear 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing out the pressure needed to damage the front element, Chris. I've told people that in the past. The glass on lenses isn't the same as some cheap window glass. It can take some beating and still not "crack".

@ChaplainDMK Жыл бұрын

Normal glass is harder than most steel, so generally if you're not actively trying to damage your lens with something like a kitchen utensil you should mostly be ok. But yeah, be careful with for example sand, because sand has silica, which is much harder than glass, hence why you can easily damage glass with sand.

@GoodGuysMedia 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are my heroes👌 I really appreciate your attention to these types of topics. So many great contributions to the photo community, appreciations!

@Indrakusuma_a 4 жыл бұрын

For a moment I thought I was watching the old DRTV

@franklekwan5860 4 жыл бұрын

Kai's back!

@Happy_Zulu 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the vid. Bought a camera a few weeks ago (has not been delivered because of covid). And I've been so excited with its delivery that I completely forgot about the practical realities of having one. So the timing of this video could not have been more perfect. Thank you. p.s. I picked my first camera (X-T30) based on everything I've read and watched from DPReview. Thanks again.

@94Ninsound94 4 жыл бұрын

The little movie is hilarious, oh my word, i can't get enough of you guys. Always on point.

@Imp3riumGG 4 жыл бұрын

Chris's daughter is so cute. Loved that infomercial segment. Was bloody hilarious. Overacting done right.

@problemat1que 4 жыл бұрын

Mirrorless cameras have lead to a huge growth in usage of vintage lenses, so I want to chime in and along with many other commenters ask for a video on vintage lens cleaning: oily aperture blades, oil on internal elements, oil that has solidified, and remove black paint around lens mounts are good topics. Fungus is probably not fixable, so that's just a mention.

@linsnowx 4 жыл бұрын

I know it was a broken lens, but every time I saw a lens dropped my heart still skip a beat

@ChadFjerstad 2 жыл бұрын

This guy seems like a really good guy to know. All the bonus humor in this video is incredibly on point.

@TheWriterforhire 3 жыл бұрын

I physically was pained with the nail part. When I was a camera assistant I used to have to carry around whole cases of rented Zeiss prime lenses for movie cameras, usually F2 or T1.2 types and the nail part, it gave me chills.

@Lastman10101 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I was actually in the market for a lens wipe and cleaner just this morning and this video just released. It’s like y’all read my mind. Definitely leaving a like

@Jocoseman 4 жыл бұрын

5:26 "...scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7"

@cryptojihadi265 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, I don't think any of us who have seen any of his videos can ever watch another abrasion video again without hearing that quote in our head.

@Maxfli82 4 жыл бұрын

Chris, great content. Thanks to the lenses for taking one for the team. One question I have is can you use “expired” lens cleaning solutions. I just found an old bottle of Zeiss lens cleaning solution when cleaning out my bag. Don’t know how old it is but if I were to guess maybe 5 to 10 years old. There’s no expiration date printed on any of most of these cleaners. So are the solutions still good to use?

@rvg1997 4 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for the information on cleaning lenses. Now could you do one on how to safely clean your camera body's and what insect repellants not to use that can damage your camera.

@DJAndroidGEEK 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris and Jordan, just wanted to highlight, when you changed to this channel a while, I stopped getting get video on my feeds and could not remember the exact channel name. Loved your Panasonic micro43rd videos. I am very happy that your videos are finally showing up again. Dope :)

@sloppyjoe9156 4 жыл бұрын

I was really hoping you guys would cover lenspens in this video

@AllThingsFilm1 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks to you, I've gone ahead and ordered "R.O.R." for my lenses. I've always wanted to have a reliable lens cleaner around. Now, thanks to DPReview, I will have it soon.

@reloadncharge9907 3 жыл бұрын

Good video....I enjoy the humour added into the mix, reminds me of the Battle of the Motor Drives of a few years ago with the Calgary shop. Thanks, Andrew

@ejwatts25 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video on different approaches to getting rid of lens fungus. I've seen people use UV (UV-A, UV-B, UV-C, or just natural sunlight) Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide and Ammonia. I've often wondered what the best options are when trying to preserve lens coatings.

@KratasCRAFT 2 жыл бұрын

Alcohol soaked cloth worked for me.

@brentonakoname1902 2 жыл бұрын

@@KratasCRAFT did you mixed water or just pure isopropyl alcohol?

@zalasenior1299 Жыл бұрын

Hyperol

@JonatasAdoM Жыл бұрын

Vinegar is acidic so probabbly not a good idea, but.. Clear alcohol vinegar?

@JonatasAdoM Жыл бұрын

@Brenton Akoname Careful with almost pure isopropyl. It will burn your skin, keep it far away from eyes. It probably may be too harsh. I don't know why ethyl alcohol isn't used, but it seems to be far milder both on you and probably the stuff you're using it on.

@jprchri 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like you to test just how dirty a lens has to get before it causes noticeable image degradation. I'm guessing a lot more than most people think...

@markpollon3138 4 жыл бұрын

jprchri I was thinking the same thing!

@cagf2013 4 жыл бұрын

For sure, and it's a good idea not to overclean your lenses.. a few specs of dust won't affect your photos

@hautehussey 4 жыл бұрын

Of you’re talking haze, not much at all actually.

@Maxfli82 4 жыл бұрын

I think lensrentals did a test like this years ago and even with a cracked lens, image quality was great. But I agree if you guys do one of these tests, it’d be great

@larrylanggard2609 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to see some info on that, too. And on what effect, if any, dust that’s inside the lens can have on picture quality.

@JamesJacksonFilmz 4 жыл бұрын

Me watching the opening: "You MONSTER!"

@Selfpowered 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, I saw an interesting blog post once showing the how damaged a lens front element was, and the images that it produced as a result. That could be an interesting one to test as they were getting images out of a lens with a completely smashed front element that just looked like someone took a photo on their phone without cleaning the camera first.

@mogbaba Ай бұрын

Thank you for presenting your innovative method. Watching your videos gives me a sense of self-confidence. I think, after all, I am not that crazy with my photography equipment!

@1young-geezer 4 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY entertaining! And this subject, tho I never googled it, is one that has been sorely ignored to this depth. Thanks so much for this one. By the way you two guys have ABSOLUTELY adorable kids, I mean ABSOLUTELY (I love that word, ABSOLUTELY love that word). Yes, the kids - BEAUTIFUL. Takes a lot of guts to show them, but they are such good sports and very charismatic - ABSOLUTELY!!

@queenviolet0810 Жыл бұрын

I just bought Cannon EOS R50, this video solved my curiosity! And Thankyou! I was wondering about the pictures with damaged lenses.

@AlexMcDougallPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys. It was both educational and entertaining. Thanks

@emeraldcloud9912 Жыл бұрын

Cool vid! I was always told not to touch those lenses but ! I am ready now

@Maxfli82 4 жыл бұрын

I remember getting so nervous and ocd on my first lens cleaning session 13 years ago when I got my first dslr. I laid out everything, wore gloves, and literally was in a closed room for no distractions. If I there was a class 100 clean room I probably would have paid to use that too. Haha. I’ve become a little more mellow with cleaning since then.

@Wholelottarosie-lc8ed 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that's a funny description.

@PearseXI Жыл бұрын

bruh hahahaha i couldn’t be more opposite. First time I got a new lens, it was a rainstorm, I changed my lens out in the rain with the sensor open fumbling with the caps taking forever… everything got wet even my sensor a little bit so i just dried my lenses and camera with the sleeve and inside of my hoodie. Still to this day I am reckless when changing lenses its pretty bad lmao I just take my lenses off whenever and wherever. Probably why I have this annoying sensor spot now 😂

@MihoNightwalker 3 жыл бұрын

that's one of the funniest things I've seen in a while :D well done and good information in it

@Maximilan20 3 жыл бұрын

I just LOVEEE the opening of every video.

@matteotivan3414 3 жыл бұрын

No lenses were mistreated for the making of this video

@jacobrutowski137 4 жыл бұрын

Fun video! Maybe some testing of common weather sealed lenses/bodies and how to care for gear in various extreme weather conditions? like fuji xt1/2/3/4 + a WR lens or canon + L glass in snow or rain, heat and cold, that kind of thing.

@Bokehmo 2 жыл бұрын

lol, loved the bit with Jordan coming after you. For future videos, I'd love to see you explore sensor cleaning. I've been out on the road multiple times and gotten gunk on my sensor and resorted to using an average lenspen to clean the sensor without any damage. I am careful, but I'm wondering how resilient the glass layers over the sensors are and what kind of cleaning solutions work for those.

@dpreview 2 жыл бұрын

Sensor cleaning video coming out tomorrow!

@seretstudios Ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips Do you have a list of the best lens cleaners (where to buy)?

@Pululupulu 4 жыл бұрын

“It’ll buff out” - Chris 2020

@lingfish1 Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video guys, bravo :)

@drizzle008 3 жыл бұрын

Would enjoy to see a video in which you explain the best ways to store your lenses. There are various opinions over the internet on the matter, still would be interested to see your opinion on the subject. Many say don't leave in the bag, put them somewhere on a shelve, use an airtight box with silica gel (for humidity), don't leave in warm places, don't leave them in the dark etc.... :)

@cosmicvibes6710 2 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD! THANK YOU SO MUCH! the cloth cloth I used on my eyeglasses works! thank you so much, it turn's out there I need to clean it thank you!

@PhotoGearFun 4 жыл бұрын

Love the edutainment. The commercial was great!

@taniadelohery-duffy3358 Жыл бұрын

As a new camera owner who is still cringing at how much it cost, I find your videos entertaining but SO uncomfortable to watch! :D I find myself grimacing and wanting to switch off haha. Love it though, very funny (but informative) videos :) Takes the boredom out of learning something new so thank you x

@villageblunder4787 4 жыл бұрын

Is the glass and coatings of the rear element as tough as the glass on the front?

@mertcan6280 11 ай бұрын

The funniest and most informative page of photography and KZfaq

@TheGalacticWest 2 жыл бұрын

This was super informative. Thanks for visceral scares.

@OregonCoastVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vid ! love yur Humor and Style!

@Titan4sfcp 4 жыл бұрын

Instead of crying or yoga poses, jordan holding up a screwdriver to chris! Please, more educational content! I love these.

@ianmilligan5337 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, awesome advice!

@Tioniker01 Жыл бұрын

Great video! And very informative. Thank you.

@quakerwildcat Жыл бұрын

I cannot click LIKE on this video enough. Great content. I'm curious about your take on blowers: the value of filtered blowers like the Giottos Rocket vs the regular blowers than cost 70% less.

@twwaynewall1 4 жыл бұрын

I have had two of the Canon G Series with the collapsible oil coated lenses. I had to send both off for repair due to scratches in the coating. I've learned to care for my G-16 better than I did my G-10. I used to hike with the camera on and the lens out thinking I would drain the battery as often as I used it. (key lesson, batteries are cheaper so I always carry a spare). For my larger DSLR I always use a UV filter, and I never have problems with scratching the filter. How did I damage the G series lens coating so easily?

@abl1699 Жыл бұрын

Informative. Thanks. Will have to get some of that stuff.

@shngsam8777 4 жыл бұрын

for some reason this reminds me of the old old DRTV ... which is a good direction hope to see more experiment

@jeffalvares3312 4 жыл бұрын

Entertaining and informative. Thanks!

@trym2121 4 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking of using rodico putty that watch enthusiasts uses. They clean everything with it, even the front crystal.

@KevinVenturePhilippines 10 ай бұрын

The vodka skit made the video and made me lol. Had to subscribe!

@chuckashton9688 4 жыл бұрын

Top shelf of the dishwasher, done & done well.

@dylan.thissen 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering for what reason would you never consider using ethanol (obviously not in the vodka solution) but I have used 96% lab grade ethanol without a problem to clean lenses and finder screens and never had any problems so far. Is there any knowledge you might impart to me on that? Would love to know if it’s damaging coatings or anything. I just wiped a bit on an old 1954 leitz 9cm elmar and seems fine but then again I also got the lens for 50€ and it has balsamic separation anyway.

@claytonnickel8420 4 жыл бұрын

Part II Suggestion----- How about Haze? When to ignore haze and when to do something? Can we clean it? I am thinking of vintage lenses....

@lelandbobpalmer 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha!! I gave out a little scream at that opening drop - first of horror, then of laughter :) SO funny! Thanks for the video ;)

@thisnthat8106 2 жыл бұрын

I found this both educational and entertaining

@108u9 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris and Jordan, would like to see if repeated contraction and expansion affects lens performance and longevity! 🧐

@Ildskalli 4 жыл бұрын

Up you go!

@mariekejee18 4 жыл бұрын

Ohh, very interesting!

@MrConcord75 4 жыл бұрын

That was hard to watch, but enjoyable at the same time 🤣

@corrbox2 4 жыл бұрын

Chris, I was waiting to hear what your thoughts are about UV Filters. I guess there was no clear point about using them on lenses. I use them often, they have saved a lens or two from serious damage in the field. Thanks for your information.

@Woodenarrows 4 жыл бұрын

An important question Here: How long has ROR had the new formula. How can I to tell if I'm getting the new formula vs the Old formula, especially when shopping online? Also, I've said this before. Chris and Jordan make a great team. Keep up the small bits of humor in your videos...

@simonpratley3301 4 жыл бұрын

I know they are old broken lenses, but some of these experiments, like the steel file.... made me feel sick!! Great video!

@martysender5539 4 жыл бұрын

excellent. me too, had problems, but then went to have some new glasses made, got some eyeglass lens cleaner and discovered it is WAY GREAT for cleaning camera lenses without damaging them. in fact it works great to clean my computer monitor and flat screen tv . removes grit and grime, no streaking, evaporates quick. any eyeglass store should have some.

@98JamesNixon 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered some Zeiss wipes as I may have just been using my breath for the last 6yrs of my carrier 😳 Another interesting test would be to scratch the front element and see if it actually effects image quality!

@vincentpothuizen3606 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are sooooooooo funny! Love to see your videos!!! :-)

@irisvladimir158 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mickgirlful 5 ай бұрын

I work in a hanger at the security desk...we do maintenance on airplanes as well as paint them. I'm curious if there's a way to get paint over spray off of the security camera lens? Thx in advance! Linda

@benpellet5878 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any recommandation for dust inside the front lens ? I got few ones on my 70-200F4 Sony, I'm trying to find a way to clean it

@hawaiianstarman 2 жыл бұрын

Same approach would work for telescopes with a refractor lens or ocular glass. However, I wonder if the same suggestions apply to telescopic mirrors found in reflectors, dobsonians etc?

@dominick3579 4 жыл бұрын

please do a condensation test. Like when you have your air conditioned lenses and go outdoors when it's humid. Explaining dew point

@markwith140 4 жыл бұрын

That sent a shiver down my spine (the intro).

@BIOSHOCKFOXX Жыл бұрын

Can I use optical lens cleaner wet wipes that are one time use like you showed here, but for sensor?

@FazedInferno 4 жыл бұрын

Can we get one for sensors too? Or is it always more worth it to have it done at a store because of the high risk?

@dougsholly9323 4 жыл бұрын

These scene with your (I am assuming) daughter made this video worth it. That was precious :)

@goldnboyRU 4 жыл бұрын

My reflexes is strong with this one. I'm constantly want to stop Chris

@garyfarrell3751 4 жыл бұрын

I like to carry a micro fiber cleaning cloth, such as the kind to wipe down a washed car. This is primarily for use when it rains or snows, to clean and dry both camera and lens. Any thoughts regarding the abrasiveness of such a cloth on lens glass?

@gailshouder4500 3 жыл бұрын

That intro clawed my heart out

@StupidRaisins 4 жыл бұрын

Great point at 3:43! I never thought of the liquid getting into the lens.

@NeillRobinson 4 жыл бұрын

Every lens I get now, I fit a cheap UV filter. Maybe I lose a bit of sharpness but I also lose a whole lot of worry and I can always briefly remove it for those once in a lifetime sunsets

@seek3n Жыл бұрын

How did the lint/dust got inside of my lens? I had the lens protector ready to slap it on as soon as i pull out of the un-opened box. Is a 24-70gmaster. Im wondering the dust was already inside out of factory?