#photography nerditry:

Dust is the enemy, especially on digital sensors. Prevention is easier than cleaning.

  • I keep lens and body caps on until the last possible moment, and use a filtered blower bulb as the last step whenever the sensor or rear lens element is exposed. Always.

  • Cleaning lenses: first use a blower bulb. If that fails, Pancro cleaner with Kimwipes, in a circular motion.

  • Sensors: First step is the blower bulb. If that fails, VisibleDust solution with their swap sticks.

  • Matt Blaze@federate.socialOP
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    2 months ago

    A little bit of dust on the front of the lens is usually no big deal. But dust on the sensor is almost always noticeable in photos. Dust on the rear lens element can migrate to the sensor while you’re not looking.

    Again, prevention is easier and faster than wet cleaning.