How to clean Lenses & Cameras - a beginners guide to looking after your photography gear.
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Tips for looking after, storing & cleaning your camera & lenses.
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Looking after your camera gear is very important, so in this video Paul from Photo Genius talks about storing photography gear, cleaning cameras and lenses and shares some cool bonus tips. #photography #cameras
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Paul @ Photo Genius
Where will I get the sensor cleaner kit
It would have been nice if he mentioned dirt and tiny hair particles thru the viewfinder that won't clean off no matter what. Now I know they're inside the pentaprism (Nikon D3300) as I can see them with a flashlight (torch). I believe I may have caused the situation myself by using compressed air can (tin) to blow out the interior of the camera. It looks like I'll have to send it to Nikon to get it disassembled and cleaned. Boo hoo.
This is one of the most useful, and thorough, videos for anyone with a camera. Definitely going to share this with others. Thank you!
Thank you. Videos about how to care for your equipment are rare. Most videos deal with filmmaking technique and which equipment to buy.
I`ve cleaned all my cameras and lenses several times and it has saved me many trips to the repair shop
👍 🙂
Just bought a Nikon D5600 bundle off Amazon for Christmas present to ourselves. Thankful to learn more about care & maintenance before it's too late. I will tune in to other videos as well to learn more about making best use of this gear.
Thanks for watching Don, hope you're having fun with your D5600.
Thank you, nobody talks about proper storage of camera gear. I'm glad I've been doing it right.
I have ordered a canon 2000d and im currently waiting trying to gather as much knowledge as possivle so i know how to use the camera when it arrives and id say im pretty well on the way. Thanks for making your videos clear and easy to understand.
You are very welcome Joe - Happy New Year to you
Very useful and creative ways of caring lens and camera gears.
I have been looking for this type of information since I started taking photos. Thank you. Lots of good information.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Christine.
This was very informative and helpful, thank you! ☺️
You're so welcome, thank you for the great feedback.
Thank you so much for answering questions I was unsure of!
Thanks Paul, more great tips, I have learned so much from you. You provide a wealth of information to us hobby photographers.
Thank you! I am new to cameras, but definitely learned alot today.
There are several of these videos on UA-cam - I thought yours was explicit and sensible. It is amazing how many people clean lenses then place a dirty cap over the lens object glass.
Wonderful tips. Much needed video.
Almost I follow all tips, except the camera bag cleaning. Today i will clean it.
Thanks for your valuable video.
I knew you'd have the answers I was looking for! Thanks, Paul for this excellent video.
I love your Chanel very much sir. Realy good for me who just started learling about photography. Wish you the bests.
Thanks Paul, very informative
One of the most useful videos I've ever seen Paul, Thanks very much. The "marigolds" tip has just saved me from a stuck circular polariser filter ( as you'll know the front part is meant to rotate, so it was quite difficult to get a grip ... as it is in life more generally! )
Nice to see you recommending the silica gel packs. I haven’t seen anyone else mention this technique. I bought a bag of 100 packs online a couple of years ago and I carry them along with zip-lock plastic bags big enough for camera body and lenses. One time I had a camera die on me after shooting an event in a downpour (fortunately it was a company camera!). The camera and lenses each went into separate bags with silica packs, and within a couple weeks the camera turned on like nothing had happened. (Just remember to take the battery and cards out and leave all the doors open!)
If in Australia SunSack CLI-MATE (reusable) sold by Bunnings is excellent. Has blue indicators that turn red when saturated with water. Regenerate in Microwave or Sun or central heater vents.
I recovered a foggy EF-S 24mm f2.8 pancake lens that would not autofocus by storing in a container with CLI-MATE for 2 weeks.
You can use rice also
Thanks Paul terrific simple tips there. Sometimes simple is best.
G'day from Sydney, thank you for this video, it's time to give my XT4 a little love. New sub here too
Hi Paul ,thanks for this informative video, what are your thoughts on dry cabinets for storing camera and lens gear.
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I learned many years ago when buying a lense to NEVER leave the store without an affixed UV filter,great video!
Thank you for your tips. Very useful, as the rest of your videos
Thanks Paul, I found that really helpful. You know when you realise you've been making some 'schoolboy errors' with regards to cleaning and storing your kit, a video like this can really be useful. For instance, I totally forgot that the lens hood can be screwed on the other way for easier storage! LOL
Nice and useful videos.
The Star Wars helmet is terrific!
1:20 Inside voice: _Nonononono_ 😁 *giggles*
- Can't wait to see the rest of the video, but have to comment: I nearly always walk around with 3 lenses, and before changing (which I rarely do) I always have the cap in a convenient pocket and before changing I have my back-cover handy and have the camera pointed down (if able) - I make sure to swap quickly, and have everything handy *before* taking my lens off, which I'm sure you'll also recommend later 😉😄
E) The silica bucket is really nice! I'll have to get one of those too - And I store my gear the same way. Makes for a nice overview, I like looking at my gear too and well.. I don't have a dedicated camera bag yet 😄
I work in a supermarket, and often I find smaller bags with silica and I nearly always nick'em (We throw them out anyway) 😁
And good tip about filters. I have a set of step up/down rings and BOY can they be a pain to remove 😑
Very helpful video as always! I just got a camera and your videos are always helpful😊
Subscribed and started watching. Lots of great videos and great tips.
One thing I would like to know - filters. I assume they are specific to the lens?
Thank you for the vids...excellent stuff and I was taking photos of the moon tonight after watching your video on it.
Awesome tips
Thank you
Very useful practical tips.thanks
So awesome to see DampRid! We use a few of those here in Tennessee. And stood also has a dehumidifier. Great overview and tips! Sub'd. God bless.
This has been a really helpful video, thank you so much for sharing.
Great Photography teacher, you keep dealing with every issue related with photographic stuff.
Five Platinum Stars for it, thanks a lot!!!
Very good practical tips! Thank you, Paul.
Excellent information! Thank you.
I was surprised to c my cameras senser looks like dirt on it, trying help my cam myself,u helped n remunded some useful ideas.. Thnks again
Paul, so watching your video's, you always have a Nikon and a Canon camera displayed. So which one do you prefer to photograph with? Love your videos, keep up the great work!
I'm fairly certain he's a bit biased to the Canon, but thinks both are great 😋
- Then again he does have the Nikon Z7, I believe.. He'll correct me either way when he gets time to read your question 😅
E) It's the Z6, not Z7 he owns 😋
Very very useful!! Thanks a lot
great video always learn something new
Thanks for sharing the cleaning tips. Have you ever used cans of compressed air for cleaning your camera gear? Dust Off is the brand that I have.
I would assume that he doesn't recommend it for a few reasons. First, shaking the can can expel the propellant into your camera or lens. Second, it is a repeat purchase, needlessly costing more money. And lastly, the force of the pressure might dislodge or damage the delicate inner workings of either camera or lens. IMHO, the compressed air is something best left to people who know how to use it safely. Of course, I'm a newbie to photography... But I've been a geek since childhood and handling compressed air is one of the first lessons newbies learn. It can screw up electronics very quickly when used incorrectly.
Hello Paul, I waited for this video for a long time. Your precious tips how to care for the camera and accessories are so helpful and save us money in a long term. Thank you so much . Take care. Bernadine
1:35 You said here that dust is usually falling downwards due to gravity, but this is not true because of "Brownian Motion". Dust (and particles of smaller sizes) are very light weight and therefore these normally get tossed around due to air molecules hitting them, so I don't think keeping your camera facing up or down makes any difference (unless there are heavy particles in your environment which haven't already fallen (which I personally don't think would be the case)).
Thank you just starting getting into photography.
Should we clean the microfiber lens cloths after we clean a lens before we clean another one with it. Also, do you recommend pre-moistened lens cleaning tissues that come in little foil packs?
Clean the cloth when it starts to look dirty, the pre-moistened packs are good and worth picking up.
Thanks mate, nice professional tips 👍
Yay ! Someone else who cleans their lens caps.
I get spots on my photos like you mentioned. You didn’t elaborate any further. How do I get rid of these spots? Thanks. Love your videos.
Thanks for another video full of useful tips.
What’s the best UV filter for my Nikon D3100? Their so many to choose from and I can get the wrong size
Check the filter thread size of your lens. This is typically written on the front of the lens around the glass.
Tip : If you have more than one lens with different filter sizes, buy a filter to fit the larger lens as you can use adaptors to downsize.
Nice video I just got a canon t6 and I keel it very clean. whag is the best lins for my canon i herd is the 50 mm to use need help and tnks for the video
omg just popped off my uv filter......its filty. thanks again!!!!!
Great advice!
Great video, very helpful thanks 😉
fab informatie video , can you tell me where you got the cleaning stuff from please, thank you
Awesome Thankyou I was wondering though why you didn’t clean the other end of the lens which attaches to the camera
Always enjoy your vids!
Should I use compressed gas duster to remove dust and lint remover from camera?
Hi Jeff.
The problem I foresee here is that dust and debris my be forced into seals and areas of the camera that may make removal even harder.
I would certainly NEVER try this will the internals of the camera as damage to the sensor is highly likely.
Paul.
This is a masterclass
I've put a screen protector on my camera screens which saved it once when I bumped the bag off the seat and it cracked the screen protector but not the screen .. Just thought it was worth mentioning as screen protectors are only $6 to $14 from Ebay
Sounds like that was a good purchase.
@@photogenius Definitely Is rather pay $14 than pay the cost of a new screen and I can’t tell you how sick I felt when it fell off the seat So relieved the gear and my cameras were safe as I’m usually so careful with it all
Hi. Could you make a movie how to replace the focusing screen in the Canon 2000D camera? or how can I clean it?
I just discovered your videos and wonderful talent for teaching. Would like to follow your camera settings, Could you please do a full camera settings tutorial for Nikon Z series. Thanks
Hello Paul I was wondering if you ever wiped down you camera shell with solution of any sort? To remove oils from sweat from the hands? And with the view finder, do you use anything to clean specs off it?
Good morning Paul thanks you one thing I noticed tha this new lenses get dust inside very easily . What to do about it
I have bought last month Canon Eos R8 and i am keeping camera in Bag only and i use camera weekly two times is this ok please suggest me
How do you clean a camera body itself after going to the beach and you have salt spray on it?
could the dehumidifier tub or whatever that is just be pulling in a large portion of what you’re sending out with that diffuser on top of the shelf?
how do you clean the camera body. My hands get sweaty and next to the beach salt water particul fly around. Do you use water a wet clothe or is there a special solution for it. Thanks
Should I use a screen protector for my 80 D
I have a screen protector and I'm glad I do because at least it has the scratches instead of the screen. So personally it is a good idea to have one
Hello, I was wondering if you should turn the camera off before changing lenses, something about static building up on the sensor which will attract dust if the camera is NOT turned off before changing the lens. Thank you.
Thank you for this video 🙂
What should I do about two pieces of dirt inside of a lens? It isn't the lens that comes with the camera (Tamron brand). Should I take it and the camera to a repair shop? I am a beginner and am afraid to clean anything myself yet
If the lens has dirt inside of it then you would need to get it looked at professionally, certainly not something to tackle yourself.
Try using cotton swabs and residual oil remover. Then, clean the mount, rear and front elements
I actually use a compressor with a nozzle to clean my gear and to clean the sensor as well. The high pressure air should be enough to remove any dust and dirt.
My new Nikon at 70 to300 mm was new refurbished I noticed that few days after I got it I saw couple of specks. Of dust they is still the I haven’t been able to clean them I don’t think it has bothered the pictures. What should I do.
Hi Paul. In regards to lens hoods, does it matter if it’s a “name brand” lens hood? Will the budget ones do just as well?
Budget ones are ok as long as they are designed with the lens in mind.
Paul.
Thank you
You're welcome 👍
Hi Paul. May I ask you a question? I live in Switzerland and I do photography in the cold winter. When I switch from outside to inside my camera got a lot of condensation on the lenses and everywhere. Any tip on how to deal with that? I'm worry it will damage my camera because when I go to the -5/10 celcius to 20 celcius the camera looks almost wet after a few minutes. Thanks. And happy new year.
Put your camera in a plastic bag before you come inside - any condensation will accumulate on the outside of the bag rather than the camera, after a few minutes the temps will equalise.
hai Paul,I am an amateur photographer.I am in search of filters, usually I am outing 2 to 3 times a year,So what kind of filters You should recommend me.thnx.
Depends on what you take photos of, really 😊
A polarizing filter could be great, but so could ND filters - If you're up for it you could get a 'filter holder' so you're able to place several filters in front of the lens and simply 'slide them in'.
Some kits have various colours, and *A LOT* of ND filters in them for relatively cheap prices - Screw on filters can be pretty expensive in comparison, but they're still great.
This bit is from Hoya, on their CIR-PL filter (Polarizing):
_''They allow you to remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water, glass etc.''_
An ND filter is like sunglasses, but for your lens, and can help out during very bright days or even when you're taking pictures of the moon. The moon is/can be 'blinding' bright without one 😊
I just like Hoya, but there are also other brands that does a great job:
hoyafilter.com/catalog/ < They also have a 'special' protector filter (not an UV filter, they have those as well) which can help reflect dust apparently 🤔🤨
Very nice pencil holder
I have a Lumix G1 which has been in storage for some years. I recently pulled it out of its case to find tht the body of the camera is covered in a gluey substance which will come off it gently eased with a thumbnail nd is like little balls of glue or chewing gum in texture. I can't get it off completely and wonder if you can suggest how I can clean it. Rubbing alchohol? Don't want to cause further damage.🙄
What is the best way to clean the sensor of canon eos 2000d..dry or wet clean ? any advice will be a helpful
Wet, by god no dry
Thank you mate!!
Great vid.
do you have any video on solar eclispes?
Thanks 👍
what is the liquid did you spray on the cloth?
Any tips for keeping your camera and lens grips from turning white??
It sounds like the material is breaking down, this can be caused by oil on the skin - wiping the camera down with a lightly damp cloth before putting it away may help.
@@photogenius Thank you!!
Thanks for the video Paul can you recommend a good place to get my canon camera sensor cleaned and probably serviced in Brisbane
Im a tech, trust me unless you purposely try to you will not damage your sensor. What are you shooting on? I suggest eclipse and just sensor cleaning swabs
@@jeepjoseph9036 thanks for the reply I a have a canon 600d
@@markhopley710 sure. Also, check out moose Peterson and the angry photographer before doing it. They have a lot of helpful tips
@@markhopley710 also, you dont have ibis so no need to worry there. I always ask since some cameras (like the a6000) have the gimbal that you need to drain all residual energy for to prevent damaging it
Does it is important to remove lens from the Camera body after every use .....??? And how does it effects if it not being removed....!!?!!
"Dust falls downwards due to gravity." I honestly had forgotten about gravity. Thanks for that.
Happy to help 😂
Hi master i am having kit lense only and not removing from camera body.is it necessary to clean sansor ?
Very nice dear
I have a grain of dirt on the INSIDE of my viewfinder. No idea how it got there but it's really annoying. Is there a way to clean the inside of the viewfinder? (D5300)
I have a similar issue, except inside of one of my LENSES 😬 I hope he answers your question.
Tnx for sharing again 👍
how about airtight box for camera and lense storage?
Hi , I am not to sure you will get this massage but I am going to send it anyway, I just bought this canon eos M-100 camera, I need to learn how to use P, TV, and the other modes and buttons (I was using a canon powershot 750 point and shoot) I need some help in this area what book or video can you suggest for me to read or watch to learn how to get the best out of this camera? If I cannot figure it out I am thinking of taking it back and going with a new point and shoot. PS I bought the camera for $449.00 Canadian.
Try out this video by Paul 😊
ua-cam.com/video/u0RCz81TfAA/v-deo.html
It's old, but still gold 😁
Mostly i remove view finder hood, i cant focus my eye muce time,is it useful if i buy eye cup for view finder?
Can install ml in canon T3i is a right thing.pl.help me,Sir.thnx
You asked “When was the last time I cleaned my camera bag?- Probably never.”😂😂😂😂
I’m offended bc you didn’t give us a chance to say!😂😂😂