dust on lens Does anyone has dust on their lens?
153586
Inside or outside? I have some dust inside that I really don't how to clean! Any ideas?
1341539
I found this but I been too chicken to try ithttp://www.pbase.com/lightrules/drp
914857
Did you try cleaning the lens. Try a Q-Tip and some alcohol. See it that works.
1351332
I have very little dust in mine. Any dust that can get in will fall out naturally over the course of time.
34107
That has not happened to me. In wet weather I do wipe off the lenssurface before driving. The foggy picture has always cleared.
72335
Just a novice, but I installed a 52mm screw-on UV filter on the front of the lens to protect it from scratches. This keeps dirt off the lens and allows me to clean only the filter with alcohol wipes without fear of damaging the lens. If the UV filter gets scratched, it is easily, and most importantly, inexpensively replaced. Check with a real camera store for cleaning materials for lenses. On-line searches for camera forums should also provide a wealth of information.
1760744
i keep camera in the case logic case in my pocket 90% of the time. the rest of the time, it sits in my pocket and I haven't had a dust problem-- lens has retracted and it is covered anyway.
2009069
Mine was and is free of scratches. Did you receive a scratched lens, and if so, return it for a new one. The 60mm macro is great.
1331900
Not sure I can be of much help.....I haven't tested all of the "elements" that you listed as threats to the lens - really haven't experienced extreme conditions under rain or sea water spray - some, but nothing severe. Living in Oklahoma I know my lens is exposed to dust. All I can say is that there is no apparent affect on my lens or camera to this point...but then both are still relatively new. I trust Pentax to perform as promised. My K30 is my "fourth generation" of Pentax - Spotmatic, ME Super, Super Program, K30.
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Always keep your lens in a dry environment. I carry with me lens brush and a little chamois. I've gotten used to clean them all the time with the brush to take the dust of the glass and the body. After brushing it, I apply the chamois on the glass if it got wet by the rain, for example
1787550
They do get dusty. They do not clean easily, but they can be cleaned. I find that a camera lens brush with the ability to blow air works pretty well.
558030
The outermost lens element of my G-10 is now scratched, all scratches aligned in the same direction. I'm not completely sure, but I suspect dirt or dust got caught between the external lens aperture (the thing that functions like an eyelid when the camera powers-off) and the lens element. I'll be sending it to Canon shortly.
34109
If there is condensation inside the lens there is a crack in the lens cover or a bad seal. I have not had any problems at all. The picture is clear and bright. You do have to keep the lens clean. Even works perfectly at night.
534899
In my experience no. I haven't used it for awhile but when I had it on I never had a problem with dust.
1608229
I have used lens filter for around 6 months while taking it in and out of Sony's leather case and a separate sports case, and I have used my t-shirt to clean the lens and I haven't seen any scratches on it yet.
1433334
The lens itself does not have any rubber gaskets to keep out water and dust. At its closest focusing distance, there is a gap between the first element and the mount where you can see the electronic chip so put the focus somewhere in the middle during storage so nothing gets inside the lens. I've personally used it in the snow and got it pretty wet(heh) but all in all it was ok when I got home. It should be fine for usage in moderately dusty places.
421619
There is a lot of advice online. Try running a piece of paper around the seams of the circular lens parts to clear out dust. Welcome to the disposable society.
520236
I could be wrong but I believe that all Canon L category lenses are moderately dust/water resistant (not proof) from the factory.