Fingerprint on lens

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Just back in from shooting outside, and got a tiny fingerprint on the lens :bang:
Whats the best thing to get this off? Preferably something that I will find in the house?

Cheers
 
Was gonna suggest a brillo pad but maybe better sticking with the lens cloth:lol::thumbs:
 
Rob_Ashton said:
sandpaper... *cough* oh!... I mean a glasses cloth :thumbs:
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The glasses cloth corrected the brillo scratches, so my lens back in top shape :thumbs:

thanks for the advice to all who replied :)
 
A good wash in the sea & your all done.:lol::D
 
Lens cloth and/or lens tissues and cleaning-fluid, which should be in your camera bag, along with a blower-brush for the optics and a small paintbrush and an old toothbrush for the camera exterior...lol

Next trip to Jessops, what are you going to buy? :thumbs:
 
Arkady said:
Lens cloth and/or lens tissues and cleaning-fluid, which should be in your camera bag, along with a blower-brush for the optics and a small paintbrush and an old toothbrush for the camera exterior...lol

Next trip to Jessops, what are you going to buy? :thumbs:
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I dont even have a camera bag yet.... :lol::p

But I shall get all of that together on my next trip into town though, is it pricey?
 
If you don't already have one, buy a UV filter to protect your lens. It will be a lot cheaper to replace than the lens, should a scratch occur.
 
For standard lenses and filters I recommend these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pads-10cm-P...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1262370033&sr=8-1

With pretty much any lens cleaning solution. Use one, wipe once and discard. You'll get rid of any smears.

If you want to be able to get rid of smears more easily, try the Hoya HD UV filter range. They have a non-stick coating, and you can just wipe them clean with a lens cloth.
 
the three key tools in camera care are;

1) lens cloth - sorts out most average cleaning issues.
2) lenspen - perfect for removing smudges and finger marks from lenses.
3) rocket blower - can blow dust thats stuck in awkward nooks and cranny's and can also clean camera sensors, though the rocket blower has a few haters because of how big it is.
 
Lens cloth

£5 from jessops or £2.50 for a small one.
 
mastertrinity said:
the three key tools in camera care are;

1) lens cloth - sorts out most average cleaning issues.
2) lenspen - perfect for removing smudges and finger marks from lenses.
3) rocket blower - can blow dust thats stuck in awkward nooks and cranny's and can also clean camera sensors, though the rocket blower has a few haters because of how big it is.
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will be adding these to my collection asap then :thumbs:
Might try pop into Jessops tomorrow.
 
Don't forget to spray your nice clean lens with a coat of WD40 to "protect" your lens !
 
ive found that a hammer can easily remove any thoughts about fingerprints on lenses.
 
someone here set fire to their lens with lighter fuel to clean it.
 
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