Guide to cleaning camera equipment properly
The dark season is the perfect time to give your camera equipment a new lease of life. Well-maintained camera equipment improves its service life and increases its reliability.
Cleaning the camera housing
The camera housing can be cleaned in various ways, starting with a simple blowing with a bellows or the Nitecore Blowerbaby. This makes it easy to remove all dust residues and the like, but what do you do with the grip leather and other rubber parts?
JJC CL-DF1BK Airblower with dust filter
The powerful airflow effortlessly removes dust and particles from camera sensors, Lens and other sensitive surfaces - without touching them. Thanks to the integrated dust filter, clean, particle-free air is guaranteed to prevent scratches or residues. The ergonomic design ensures easy handling and the high-quality workmanship makes it durable and reliable. Perfect for use at home and on the go - for flawless shots every time!
Lens-Aid set of 2 cleaning gels
The perfect solution for photographers to keep lenses and sensitive equipment free from dust and dirt. The special cleaning gel adapts perfectly to surfaces and removes even the smallest particles without leaving scratches. Ideal for the care of lenses, camera displays and filters, it ensures a clear view and flawless shots. In order for the gel to retain its cleaning power, it must be stored in a cool place - perfect for photographers who expect the highest precision in equipment care. This gel gets very well into all recesses such as the grip leather and the grips on the Lens.
Here we recommend using a good deep cleaner from the vehicle care shop. With this and a microfiber cloth, you can restore a good black color to faded rubber and also work stubborn dirt out of the grip leather.
The correct procedure for cleaning the Body
- Blow off the camera to remove the light dust
- now clean the grip leather with the cleaning gel or the deep cleaner
- Now clean the displays, you can use glass cleaner for this purpose
- You can clean the eyepiece very well with a cotton swab with the cleaning fluid for lenses.
- now clean the mirror, if present, also using a cotton bud with the same cleaning fluid
Cleaning the camera sensor
A topic that makes many photographers tremble with respect. You can clean your sensor in various ways, with a distinction being made between the wet cleaning method and the dry method via stamping. There are two things to bear in mind when using wet cleaning sticks: The size should be suitable for the sensor and that only a small amount of pressure is used during cleaning to prevent streaking. It is also advisable to use the swap only once on each side so that collected dirt is not reapplied to the sensor.
The right steps for sensor cleaning
- Hold the camera upside down and blow off the sensor and the interior so that the loosened dust does not stick to the sensor but falls down.
- Now clean the sensor with the stamp set or a wet cleaning stick
- Check the sensor again with sufficient light from different angles to see if it is clean again.
- If not, repeat steps 2 and 3.
Rollei sensor cleaning kit XL full format
The Rollei sensor cleaning kit XL full format is the ideal solution for photographers who want to keep their full format camera sensors in top condition. The set contains specially developed XL-sized cleaning sticks and a mild, residue-free liquid to gently remove dust, dirt and stains. Perfectly matched to the larger sensor surfaces of full-frame cameras, it guarantees streak-free cleanliness for razor-sharp images. The handy packaging makes it ideal for use at home or on the go. An indispensable accessory for professional image quality! This kit is also available in an APS-C camera sensor version.
Matin sensor cleaning kit M-6361
The sticky sensor cleaning kit makes it easy to stamp away dirt on the sensor without scratching the sensor or leaving adhesive residue. The little helper is a sustainable investment, you can use this kit again and again, thanks to the black pad you can easily transfer residues that you have previously removed from the camera.
Don't have the confidence to clean your sensors? We offer sensor cleaning or you can come to one of our in-house exhibitions where cleaning is possible free of charge for many brands.
Cleaning Lenses
Lenses can get dirty in various places, namely on the glass, behind the glass or on the rubbers. If the Lens is dirty on the Body, it can be cleaned with a deep cleaner, just like the camera body, and the rubbers on the Lens can be cleaned again. You just have to make sure that the cleaner does not get onto the glass, which is why it is best to apply the cleaner to a microfiber cloth and clean the rubbers.
You should not clean glass elements with your T-shirt, sweater or a cloth, as this can not only leave scratches, but also simply leave lint behind. You can prevent this by using a very fine microfiber cloth that does not lint. A good alternative here are lenspens, which usually combine several practical tools for cleaning camera equipment, such as a brush.
Zeiss Lens Cleaning Set
The Zeiss Lens Cleaning Set is the perfect choice for photographers who value crystal-clear image quality. The set contains everything you need for gentle and thorough cleaning of lenses and optical devices: cleaning solution, microfiber cloth, dust brush and damp cleaning wipes. The specially developed solution reliably removes dust, fingerprints and dirt without damaging sensitive coatings. Compactly packaged and ideal for on the go, this set is an indispensable companion for flawless results in any situation.
Lens-Aid 8-in-1 cleaning kit
The Lens-Aid 8-in-1 cleaning kit is an all-in-one solution tool for photographers who want to keep their equipment in top condition. This comprehensive kit provides everything needed to care for Lens, camera sensors and displays, including an air blower, microfiber wipes, cleaning brushes, wet cleaning wipes and more. It reliably removes dust, fingerprints and dirt without damaging delicate surfaces. Thanks to its compact packaging, it is ideal for use at home or on the go - an indispensable accessory for clean equipment and perfect shots!
Stains from water or other liquids that cannot be removed with the microfiber cloth, to remove these residues you should resort to wet cleaning, this liquid must not be too aggressive, otherwise it could damage the coating of the Lens.
How does the dirt get there?
There are many ways in which dirt can accumulate on or in your camera, which we will try to explain to you once again. Rubbers get dirty through use, sweat on your hands settles in the patterns of the rubber and dries there. Weather conditions can also lead to dirt getting into your camera or being deposited on it.
Adverse weather conditions can also cause camera equipment to become dirty, and there are exciting stories from various events such as Burning Man, a desert festival in America where very fine dust creeps into the camera.
The sensor usually gets dirty when changing lenses, dust usually falls onto the sensor when the lens is removed. It is best to hold the camera upside down so that the sensor is facing the ground, then the dust on the bayonet of the Lens can fall down and does not fall into the shaft of the full-frame sensor. Also try to prevent your sensor from having prolonged contact with the air, as this is more likely to collect dust.
Useful gadgets to protect against damage
These helpers in your camera backpack not only ensure that you have to clean less, but also that your equipment continues to work reliably in the future.
Hoya Fusion One Next Protector 82mm
Contrary to a UV filter, the protective filter from Hoya actually offers protection against stone chips and the like, as this glass is hardened differently than the glass of a UV filter. It is recommended to use such a filter when working with flying stones, sand and co.
- Protects the front lens of your Lens
- Dirt and water repellent
- 18-layer coating for very high light transmission
- Made from Hoya's professional-quality optical glass
Think Tank Emergency Rain Cover
The Think Tank Emergency Rain Cover is the ideal solution for photographers who want to work protected even in sudden rain. This lightweight and compact rain cover can be quickly pulled over the camera and Lens and provides reliable protection against water and dirt. The transparent window allows an unrestricted view of the camera display and controls, while maintaining access to the dials and buttons. Perfect for outdoor shoots, landscape photography or travel - always ready to protect your equipment from the elements!
Omegon DUNEDRY moisture absorber
This small practical stone reduces the moisture in the camera backpack to reduce the condensation of Lens as well as the risk of glass fungus.
