Anyone know how to clean filters?

12 years 10 months ago #102167 by B 01 Fly
Anyone have any advice on the best way to clean filters for your camera lens? They appear to be cloudy with little spots on them.


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12 years 10 months ago #102185 by 56SN0
I'm probably doing it wrong, but I use a microfiber cloth to wipe them clean.


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12 years 10 months ago #102189 by B 01 Fly

56SN0 wrote: I'm probably doing it wrong, but I use a microfiber cloth to wipe them clean.


If that's all I need to do then I'll give it a try.


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12 years 10 months ago #102195 by DevilNAngel
It is possible that if the filters are cloudy with little spots on them, that the antirefletion coating on the filter surfaces have been damaged due to environmental factors, like acid rain, human skin oil damage, or most likely, "offgassing" of petroleum-like products used in the making of filter holder/padding materials. The "cloudy" characteristic often occurs from prolonged storage of a filter in the plastic cases many are sold in; the white foam used to stop filters from rattling round inside the plastic case will usually cause the filter's coating to deteriorate after a LONG storage period, like 5 years or so. With shorter time inside a foam-insert fitted filter case, the foam will "offgas" or "outgas",and that discharge will accumulate on the filter's glass.


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12 years 10 months ago #102203 by B 01 Fly
Ok I just tried to clean them and it didn't work. They still look the same. Is it possible these are trash now?


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12 years 10 months ago #102219 by Johnnie
B&W Filters produces a solution called Photo-Clear to clean filters. Hope it helps.


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12 years 10 months ago #102221 by DestinDave
What brand are they? Are they quality glass or cheaper plastic?
If they have dust, dirt, specks, etc. on them, merely wiping with a soft dry cloth could scratch them..
A drop or two of lens cleaner and a wipe with a soft lint-free cloth should clean them up..

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