How to clean corners of view finder on camera?

4 years 2 months ago #671490 by Liem Stailey
How in the world do you all keep the view finders clean?  Specifically the corners?  I've been using a microfiber cloth around my finger and I can't get into the sharp small corners.

Any tips would be appreciated.  Thank you for help.

Liem


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4 years 2 months ago #671495 by Amy Porter
I use Qtips, and they work like a charp


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4 years 2 months ago #671633 by Chris Curran

Amy Porter wrote: I use Qtips, and they work like a charp



Charp?  LOL I think your "P" and "m" got mixed up.  

OP - Amy's correct, Qtips work great for cleaning our tough to get to spots on your camera.  


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4 years 2 months ago #671642 by John Landolfi
QTips are also abrasive. Be careful what you wipe with one


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4 years 2 months ago #671652 by garyrhook

Chris Curran wrote:

Amy Porter wrote: I use Qtips, and they work like a charp



Charp?  LOL I think your "P" and "m" got mixed up.


"Charm" or "Champ". Either works. But I kinda like "charp".


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4 years 2 months ago #671716 by ThatNikonGuy

John Landolfi wrote: QTips are also abrasive. Be careful what you wipe with one



Huh?  You'll find Qtips in camera cleaning kits.


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4 years 2 months ago #671766 by John Landolfi

ThatNikonGuy wrote:

John Landolfi wrote: QTips are also abrasive. Be careful what you wipe with one



Huh?  You'll find Qtips in camera cleaning kits.


I didn't say they can't be used- just be careful where you wipe with them. Try wiping your sensor with one;)


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4 years 2 months ago #672774 by Liem Stailey
Thank you all! I'm good now.  


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4 years 2 months ago #672795 by JaneK
I only use prepackaged items made specifically for cleaning a sensor.  For the viewfinder, yeah q-tips all the way. 


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4 years 2 months ago #672911 by Mason Latka
I use cotton balls.  Cram them in there and twist.  Works well.  


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4 years 2 months ago #673616 by Jessa Layton
I can't use cotton balls, I don't like the feeling and it gives me chills up my back.  Q-tips or thick part of micro cloth will do the trick for me.  


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