How To Clean Your DSLR Camera -- Part One

In this first video, of a three part series, I will show you tips and techniques to clean the exterior and lenses of your DSLR camera and make sure your camera is spotless for your next shoot. For a list of cleaning gear used, visit my blog.

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[adedotunajibade]

I enjoyed the class. Thanks for sharing!

[bhatiat]

Hi Kent.. very informative video. I have a question. Once the cleaning is done, what are we supposed to do with dirty fibre cloth? Can they be washed and reused? :)

[gunnyoneshot]

Good Day 'KW, '
SuperSniperSal, USMC, RETIRED, Disabled War Vet. Thank you very much for your informative videos. Enjoy your website as well. Would you please let us know where to purchase the 'Lens Cleanse' and what the proper spelling is. Also what type of brush would you recommend. What I mean is what should the bristles be made out of. I have heard that goat hair is the best because it is the softest. You did mention 'Art Brush' however I discovered that they are made of several different materials. I would greatly appreciate your time and your help. THANX AGAIN!!! Look forward to hearing from you.
Take care and GOD Bless!!!
SuperSniperSal

[daktarioskarvannederhosen]

the blower bulb you had with you was not used..

[rodrigo]

i dont remove my lens since december, theres loads of dust around the mount between the lens and the mount i mean. If i took the lens out all the dirt will go into the camera. what should i do?

[realBobToms]

I'm not in the US and so I'm looking for a cheap option to clean the plastic camera body, especially where grime and grease from hands has built up (using a camera from work, used by several people who've never cleaned it). Would you recommend the alcohol-based antibacterial hand cleaners for this? Thanks.

[atomicTOONS]

Thank you for this video!...Did you use LENS CLENS NO. 1 ??...Thanks in advance!

[olavgraverholt]

Good instruction, however when cleaning (all types) you always start to clean the clean and critical spots first, and the dirty parts last. First the table and then the floor. First your face and then your arse. first your car windows and then your tires..
I would always start with the clean cloth on the glass and then do the dirty rubber last. Taking no risk :)

[valeriaromano]

Very interesting video 😄, especially for who is now starting with photography! (I'm a beginner too).
Excuse me, but I have a question about lenscaps. If they get dirty, how you should clean them? Can they be washed normally with water and a "random soap" ? Or are there some metallic parts that could be damaged?
Sorry for the stupid question, and thanks in advance! 🙇‍♀️

[thespig]

I got a Canon rebel 300d, and I'm pretty sure my view finder has dirt in it, the mirror looks clean so I guess it's on the prism... any suggestions for getting your view finder clean?

[ArAlsulaiti]

Would an air compressor (tyre inflator) do the job of the brush ? Just a suggestion/ idea :)

[sawdust]

I have a Nikon camera, the body is sticky, which cleaner number should I use . Not sure what it is made of and they say not to use on plastic. It is a D70. Thanks for your help

[rpavip]

i use a brush that looks like pen is that useful? thanks

[blueskies]

how often should you clean ur lens? if you clean it a lot wouldn't htat increase the chance of you accidently scratching it? and getting the coating rubbed off from the lens?

[christyjoyortiz]

hi kent...im from malaysia i already watch all your video for setting all mode.but still i do have my problem with my canon 500d.the screen or even i do take the picture it has black in the side..pls help me

[greggreg]

Dear Sir Kent Weakly. Can I use alcohol for lens and body cleaning? I have got a high water resistant camera. I was thinking sometimes it would be nice to have our cameras disinfection.

[basieellington]

what do you recommend doing with a sticky rubber grip? I also have a D7000. With my F90X I had the problem of the rubber coating slowly getting sticky and dissolving, my new D7000 seems to begin the same development by feeling a little sticky. I found out for my F90X that anything I tried to clean it with has made the problem worse, especially water and rubbing! What do I do?

[oneallallone]

I just damp a cloth with distilled water and clean the body.