Cleaning your camera with Coronavirus around

3 years 11 months ago #683017 by Kristy Blake
I'm going to venture out this weekend and keep a safe distance.  When I come home I plan to wash my cloths I wear and take a shower.  But my camera, how would you suggest cleaning this well?  Can I use the Clorox Wipes on it to kill anything that might hitching a ride?  Or will this destroy the finish of the camera.  I don't plan to touch the glass, just the body of the camera.   

Hope you are well, thank you. 


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3 years 11 months ago #683022 by garyrhook
Why is cleaning the body but not the glass adequate?

Hint: it's not.

Clorox wipes aren't going to harm the body material; it's tougher than that. I would not use one on the lens.

But honestly, aside from the unlikely possibility of getting any virus on it (unless someone comes near you, which shouldn't happen anyways) your best bet is to let the camera sit for a few days. According to webmd.com, lifespan on plastic is 2-3 days, glass is 5 days.


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3 years 11 months ago #683051 by Nikon Shooter

Kristy Blake wrote: I'm going to venture out this weekend and keep a safe distance.  


What if a safe distance for you goes for your gear too. Just
don't let anyone — that's not from your household — touch
it or breathe near it.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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3 years 11 months ago #683091 by Scott Klubeck
I have no problem using windex cleaning wipes on mine. 


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3 years 11 months ago #683117 by Sanford
Use good judgment, lysol wipes on main contact points will be just fine.  


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