cleaning lens

[ImmQuest]

Hi guys,

I was wondering what would be the best way to clean fingerprints/smudges from Lens and LCDs. Being a relatively new camera, I have had to clean it a couple of times using a soft "eye glass" cloth. Are there any specials cleaners that need to be used?

Thanks

[mcenut]

I've had more than one camera guy have recommend against solvents or cleaners when cleaning the camera lens. The theory behind that recommendation is that there is no good way to ensure that excess liquid doesn't get inside lens.

The best cleaner, I have found, is to fog the lens with my own breath. One good exhale is enough to cover the lens with a fine layer of condensation that can be wiped clean with a soft lens cleaning cloth. Even water spots remove instantly.

[wutske]

I usually use a wet glasses tissue, it works great, but use it first on your computer screen, because otherwise it's too wet.

Fog works too, but not agains grease, plus moisture can enter a camera much more easy than the alcohol/methanol (?) in a wet tissue.