Cleaning a view finder on camera

9 years 4 months ago #415496 by Mark T
Is it safe to be using normal household Q-Tips for this?


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9 years 4 months ago #415518 by KCook
On the outside of the camera, yes.  I'm not so sure about any surfaces inside the camera.

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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9 years 4 months ago #415615 by garyrhook
Probably. But you might want to get into the habit of using a blower and Lens Pen.


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9 years 4 months ago #415653 by Roger Lang
That's what I use on mine


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9 years 4 months ago #415855 by Mark T
Thank you guys for the help!  


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9 years 4 months ago #415870 by icepics
I've used a rocket blower too, and use soft brushes made for camera lenses. If I use liquid lens cleaner I spritz it onto a microfiber cloth instead of directly on the lens. To clean the corners I'll fold the cloth a couple of times to get an edge to use.

If I'm out and about I'll breathe on the lens (which isn't supposed to be the best thing to do) and usually carry a microfiber cloth (if something gets on the lens, that or my shirttail will do! lol). Not recommended but in a pinch.  

Sharon
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9 years 4 months ago #416191 by Noah J
That's what I use - Q-tips


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9 years 4 months ago #418442 by Joe Peterson

Noah J wrote: That's what I use - Q-tips



+1 same here


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9 years 4 months ago #418449 by Screamin Scott
I'd use a blower inside the camera as Q tips can leave threads... As far as the rear viewfinder, they should be OK...

Scott Ditzel Photography

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9 years 4 months ago #418669 by Ian Stone

Screamin Scott wrote: I'd use a blower inside the camera as Q tips can leave threads... As far as the rear viewfinder, they should be OK...



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