J. Søren Viuf Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hey, I've recently purchased a Lens Pen, and I as wondering exactly when and where it is appropriate to use it. I've noticed there is a brush on one end and a small chamois bit at the other. What are the uses for each? Also, what are the risks with using one? Thank you, JSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted January 15, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hey, I've recently purchased a Lens Pen, and I as wondering exactly when and where it is appropriate to use it. I've noticed there is a brush on one end and a small chamois bit at the other. What are the uses for each?Also, what are the risks with using one? Thank you, JSV I can't find a decent use for the chamois end. it gets filthy in no time. The brush end is nice for loose dust on a lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Hanrahan Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 The only thing I use the padded side for is cleaning the viewfinder glass. Do yourself a favor and get a static-free brush and a microfiber cloth instead. Your un-scratched lenses will thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Jeff Schirmer Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 The only thing I use the padded side for is cleaning the viewfinder glass. Do yourself a favor and get a static-free brush and a microfiber cloth instead. Your un-scratched lenses will thank you. I've used the padded side to clean dry-erase follow focus marks off the lucite wheel in pinch. I have two of these things and I think they're sort of useless- maybe you ended up with one of mine (?)- enjoy. The brush end looks to be a stiffer synthetic which, as you suggest, could do more damage than a softer natural fibre. I have found the lens pen very handy for wedging into self-locking fire doors, when ducking out for a quick smoke. - MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Hanrahan Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 maybe you ended up with one of mine (?)- enjoy. Hmmm. Probably. I think its in the box marked "Jeff's Stuff" that keeps getting filled with random goodies (Kidding! Sort of. I still owe you that microfibre I promised on the last shoot...). My biggest problem with LensPens is that they tend to lose bristles easily, which find a home on the edge of the glass. In fact, I think the pad fell off mine while I was cleaning a lens with it years ago... Good call with the FF wheel though. I'm still using my thumb like a caveman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Salzmann Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 They really are pretty useless. Anything other than proper lens paper, Kodak or Pancro lens fluid (when absolutely necessary) and a camel hair brush kept in a ziplok bag when not used does not get my seal of approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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