After snapping photos of family members frolicking on the beach or taking scenic shots of the ocean from a boat ride, you may find the filter on the camera lens needs an extra special cleaning. The fine sea spray of saltwater can leave spots on the filter, leaving photos looking fogged or smudged, and corrode the filter. With a quick and simple cleaning procedure to remove the saltwater spots, your camera will be ready to capture future beachfront views.
Instructions
1. Take the camera indoors, away from sand and water spray. Wash your hands to remove any salt residue, oils or debris that may scratch the camera lens filter. Remove your watch, bracelets and rings. Wipe the barrel of the camera lens with a microfiber cloth to remove any loose particles of dried salt or sand before cleaning the filter.
2. Spray a small amount of camera lens cleaning solution on one disposable lens tissue. Look for dried salt on the filter attached to the end of the lens. Watch for white, crusty residue, or water spots. Wipe the moist tissue on the filter in a circular motion, making one large circle on the lens. Discard the tissue. Repeat the circular wiping process with fresh tissues for each circle. Wipe the entire lens working from the outside to the center. This removes dried salt particles, without dragging them across the filter repeatedly and scratching the protective multi-coating.
3. Dry the filter after all saltwater spots are removed. Use dry lens cleaning tissues in a circular motion. Store the camera in a plastic bag, inside a padded camera bag, when transporting it in areas with saltwater spray.
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