Portobello Posted January 27, 2011 Share #1 Â Posted January 27, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Looking for tips on cleaning my X1 lens. Looks like it's got some tiny water spots. I got a microfiber cloth, is that enough? Trying to avoid using liquid chemicals. Â Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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h00ligan Posted January 27, 2011 Share #2 Â Posted January 27, 2011 I use microfiber cloths.. but I only use new ones.. even with a microfiber wash I don't find them clear enough of debris, so the old ones get relegated down. Â That said, it's rare I have to clean the lens, so don't go buying stock in mf manufacturers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECliffordSmith Posted January 27, 2011 Share #3 Â Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Michael, Â I just use the lens tissues that you can get in packs. Easy to keep a few with you for rain smears etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted January 27, 2011 Share #4 Â Posted January 27, 2011 For me I find Lenspen to be very convenient for all my lenses. And the X1 too. Â CJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 27, 2011 Share #5 Â Posted January 27, 2011 If I have dust etc, rarely I must say, then a blower brush is used first. If that doesn't do the job, I use a Leica microfibre cloth very carefully after gently breathing on the lens. The secret is to protect the lens when not actually shooting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan States Posted January 27, 2011 Share #6 Â Posted January 27, 2011 A pair of well used mens undershorts is the best material yet devised. Clean, hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted January 27, 2011 Share #7 Â Posted January 27, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) If I have dust etc, rarely I must say, then a blower brush is used first. If that doesn't do the job, I use a Leica microfibre cloth very carefully after gently breathing on the lens. The secret is to protect the lens when not actually shooting. Â oops, yes David! i blow minw off first..a must. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portobello Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share #8  Posted January 28, 2011 For me I find Lenspen to be very convenient for all my lenses. And the X1 too. CJ  Awesome! Didn't even know this existed. Do you use the regular size or mini size? I'd like something small enough to clean my viewfinder eye piece as well. Really hard to get in there, this looks like it can get in those tough to reach crevices.  Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted January 28, 2011 Share #9 Â Posted January 28, 2011 Do a bit of research on them. Some people love them, some people hate them and say they scratch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted January 28, 2011 Share #10 Â Posted January 28, 2011 I think any cloth will scratch the lens if there is some grit in between to abrade. The neat thing about the lenspen is there is a soft brush at the other end so the trick is to lightly brush away all the particles on the lens before using the lenspen itself. I have used the lesnpen for many years and absolutely no problems. Â Michael, I use the regular. I have both but find the small size useless for dlsr lenses, and I dont wish to carry two. Â CJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezc203 Posted January 28, 2011 Share #11 Â Posted January 28, 2011 I'm with CJ here, lenspen does wonders. It is always in my camera bag. Â ... And when I can't find it, I use my underwear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted January 28, 2011 Share #12 Â Posted January 28, 2011 Errr... I will stop at the lenspen, the underwear... :D:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted January 28, 2011 Share #13 Â Posted January 28, 2011 It looks like the leica folk are not boxer guys! Â Â I often use my undershirt to clean my specs..I tnk that's as far as I'd go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaBraz Posted January 28, 2011 Share #14 Â Posted January 28, 2011 Had read about people using the tip of their ties but never their underwear for lens cleaning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portobello Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share #15 Â Posted January 28, 2011 Just ordered the pen! Thanks guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan States Posted January 28, 2011 Share #16 Â Posted January 28, 2011 Had read about people using the tip of their ties but never their underwear for lens cleaning. Â This was a tip from Ted Wells on the LUG years ago. It works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbob Posted February 1, 2011 Share #17 Â Posted February 1, 2011 I have several Nikon microfiber cloths I use, which I rotate, keeping one attached to the camera case. I wash the cloth by hand with Ivory hand soap, then rinse very, very thoroughly, then hang up to dry. Works pretty well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portobello Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share #18 Â Posted February 4, 2011 Received my pens, I got both the mini and large and I am very happy with them. I've used the mini to clean my viewfinder and the lens. I got the larger one in a bundle to clean my Canon lenses. As long as you brush off all the dust you don't need to worry about scratching the lens. Breathing onto the lens and then using the pen works wonders. Â Very satisfied, thanks for the recommendation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy8269 Posted February 5, 2011 Share #19 Â Posted February 5, 2011 For me, Blower first and then Lenspen. I do not trust the brush part of Lenspen, so I use it to brush other part but not lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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