(Article) NFS: What You Need to Know About Caring for Your Lenses

set wrote on 1/23/2017, 5:48 PM

Learn the best practices for cleaning your lenses.

Lenses get dirty—all of that dust, dirt, and oil from your grimy fingers always seem to find their way onto them. Glass is durable, but the coatings on them make them more vulnerable to damage, which is why you should know how to correctly clean and care for them, especially before smudges and streaks ruin your shots. In this video from Fangs Film Gear, you'll learn what you'll need to keep your lenses spick and span.

 

Read more (& watch the video) here:

http://nofilmschool.com/2017/01/lens-care-best-practices

Comments

NickHope wrote on 1/24/2017, 12:42 AM

I use a retractable makeup brush a lot to clean the dust etc. off. I also still use reusable cloths but important to shake them out before use and to launder them often.

ushere wrote on 1/24/2017, 3:56 AM

microfiber cloths (from opticians) are pretty good. also carry around an old shaving brush which is useful for dust on body etc.