This does not look like this is the first time this has happened, I am now thinking how long has this been going on, how many times in the middle of their reviews has Jordan randomly tried to kill Chris!!?? HOW MANY!!!!
Remember to keep an eye on the rear element as well. Condensation can eventually leave a film on it so it looks clean but your photos start getting soft.
Took me a moment to remember where that line was from 😅. I’d be a little worried if Anakin did a lens review and ended up not liking it... he’d choke-crush the darn thing.
The greatest thing to use is Eclipse fluid, which is sensor cleaning fluid and dries extremely quickly and will not leave streaks. Now the most important thing to remember is to use NEW micro-fiber clothes, don't use them more than once or twice. You can also use new Q-tips, but make sure they are fresh out of the box and kept in a place where they will not get anything on them or into the box. Now if it's something like an oil spot or a really expensive lens like my 400mm f2.8 VR FL, I will once in awhile bust out a brand new sensor swab, couple drops of Eclipse on the swab as if I'm sensor swabbing and go to work on the spot. The most important thing to remember is to always use the rocket blower first to blow off any dust or debris, which you don't want to rub into the lens. Now a days though I rarely clean my lenses as I have PolarPro UV filters on them, which are amazing. They have hydrophobic coatings, which is like Nikon's fluorine coating, which repels just about everything. You can't even really scratch a PolarPro filter, they are quartz glass with great 16 coatings on them. So basically I install them on new or clean lens and then once in awhile I will use a rocket blower to get the dust off the filter. They are not cheap, but PolarPro UV filters are incredible and they are the only filters that I know of that have fluorine/hydrophobic coating.
I would always vote for the UV filter. Back in 2011, I fell down over 30 ft while hiking on top of a volcano in Ecuador. My left shoulder was dislocated and three nails were ripped off! My Nikon D90 was hanging from my neck. The UV filter was completely broken but the 18-200mm survived and it still works!!
Loved the scene with your daughter, deserves an Oscar. Thanks for this informative and fun video. One of the reasons I use protective filters over my expensive glass. Cheers
Thanks for pointing out the pressure needed to damage the front element, Chris. I've told people that in the past. The glass on lenses isn't the same as some cheap window glass. It can take some beating and still not "crack".
Normal glass is harder than most steel, so generally if you're not actively trying to damage your lens with something like a kitchen utensil you should mostly be ok. But yeah, be careful with for example sand, because sand has silica, which is much harder than glass, hence why you can easily damage glass with sand.
I think lensrentals did a test like this years ago and even with a cracked lens, image quality was great. But I agree if you guys do one of these tests, it’d be great
Mirrorless cameras have lead to a huge growth in usage of vintage lenses, so I want to chime in and along with many other commenters ask for a video on vintage lens cleaning: oily aperture blades, oil on internal elements, oil that has solidified, and remove black paint around lens mounts are good topics. Fungus is probably not fixable, so that's just a mention.
I physically was pained with the nail part. When I was a camera assistant I used to have to carry around whole cases of rented Zeiss prime lenses for movie cameras, usually F2 or T1.2 types and the nail part, it gave me chills.
Would love to see a video on different approaches to getting rid of lens fungus. I've seen people use UV (UV-A, UV-B, UV-C, or just natural sunlight) Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide and Ammonia. I've often wondered what the best options are when trying to preserve lens coatings.
@Brenton Akoname Careful with almost pure isopropyl. It will burn your skin, keep it far away from eyes. It probably may be too harsh. I don't know why ethyl alcohol isn't used, but it seems to be far milder both on you and probably the stuff you're using it on.
Back when Kodam sold fine thin paper disposable lens cloths? We were taught to clean a lens from below, not above. Point the lens DOWN so dust and abrasive particles (i.e. salt from ocean airl can fall off, instead of grinding them in. The first paper gets rolled up and pulled in half, making two clean new brushes. The second paper is used as a disposable fresh wiping cloth. Always fresh, always clean.
I remember getting so nervous and ocd on my first lens cleaning session 13 years ago when I got my first dslr. I laid out everything, wore gloves, and literally was in a closed room for no distractions. If I there was a class 100 clean room I probably would have paid to use that too. Haha. I’ve become a little more mellow with cleaning since then.
bruh hahahaha i couldn’t be more opposite. First time I got a new lens, it was a rainstorm, I changed my lens out in the rain with the sensor open fumbling with the caps taking forever… everything got wet even my sensor a little bit so i just dried my lenses and camera with the sleeve and inside of my hoodie. Still to this day I am reckless when changing lenses its pretty bad lmao I just take my lenses off whenever and wherever. Probably why I have this annoying sensor spot now 😂
Dunno why some photographers are so negative towards UV or clear filters. It's great! Easier to clean, easy to replace, makes a flat surface and protects from dust and somewhat moisture. And they are cheap in good quality. And no, there is no sharpness difference if you choose a high quality one. Flares, sure sometimes. But sharpness, no.
Thanks very much for the vid. Bought a camera a few weeks ago (has not been delivered because of covid). And I've been so excited with its delivery that I completely forgot about the practical realities of having one. So the timing of this video could not have been more perfect. Thank you. p.s. I picked my first camera (X-T30) based on everything I've read and watched from DPReview. Thanks again.
You guys are my heroes👌 I really appreciate your attention to these types of topics. So many great contributions to the photo community, appreciations!
Thank you for presenting your innovative method. Watching your videos gives me a sense of self-confidence. I think, after all, I am not that crazy with my photography equipment!
As a new camera owner who is still cringing at how much it cost, I find your videos entertaining but SO uncomfortable to watch! :D I find myself grimacing and wanting to switch off haha. Love it though, very funny (but informative) videos :) Takes the boredom out of learning something new so thank you x
Have used most of the suggested methods successfully, but more than a dozen years ago I came across the idea of using Scotch tape to remove fingerprints, etc. from lenses. When I asked about it online from other photographers, virtually everyone said it was a bad idea, that it would damage the lens coating. So I sent an inquiry to a major lens manufacturer. They responded by saying that they recommended the use of the tape. Since then I have occasionally used the tape on my lenses and filters, none of which have suffered any loss of coating.
There is no technical bad effect a tape would cause. Which makes it actually perfect for the task. But the reason why it may not be ideal is, you could contaminate the glue side of tape by dirt/dust in your finger or it could attract and cause a sandpaper like effect. Or maybe use of an stronger or lesser quality gule of the tape might leave residue on the lens which in turn might attract dirt and cause harm. The best in field quick fix would be to use a microfiber cloth(works the best) along with Medical Wet wipes.
I've had some lenses for about 7 years and never cleaned them. I take the lens cap off long enough to take some pictures and put it back on again, and they're honestly perfectly clean. Never had anything in the images. I really don't like the idea of rubbing anything on the lens. But I think i'm finally ready to Learn how to properly clean them!
I have always subscribed to the philosophy of your last comment. I know it goes against the current received wisdom but I ALWAYS fit a good quality UV filter (as well as an internal UV filter to protect my sensor). You can clean the bejeysus out of a filter and leave your expensive optic untouched for years. Then throw it away and buy a new filter. However, thanks for an entertaining video with some sound advice.
What happens if you wipe a dry microfibre cloth on your lens? I'm new to DSLR photography and panicked when I saw dust (looked like fluff, not grit or anything) on my lens and wiped it with a dry cloth. Will I have done any damage to the lens or the lens coating?
A year later but glass vs microfiber cloth…glass is definitely the harder one. The steps usually go blower, then dust brush, then dry microfiber, then a GENTLY damp microfiber with cleaning solution or distilled water…then a dry section of microfiber to dry it. Lens glass and coatings are tough
Hey I was actually in the market for a lens wipe and cleaner just this morning and this video just released. It’s like y’all read my mind. Definitely leaving a like
Every lens I get now, I fit a cheap UV filter. Maybe I lose a bit of sharpness but I also lose a whole lot of worry and I can always briefly remove it for those once in a lifetime sunsets
Chris, great content. Thanks to the lenses for taking one for the team. One question I have is can you use “expired” lens cleaning solutions. I just found an old bottle of Zeiss lens cleaning solution when cleaning out my bag. Don’t know how old it is but if I were to guess maybe 5 to 10 years old. There’s no expiration date printed on any of most of these cleaners. So are the solutions still good to use?
Hi Chris and Jordan, just wanted to highlight, when you changed to this channel a while, I stopped getting get video on my feeds and could not remember the exact channel name. Loved your Panasonic micro43rd videos. I am very happy that your videos are finally showing up again. Dope :)
Can YOUR lens defend YOU against screw driver attacking maniacs? Mine can, it's also radioactive so said attacker will be dosed in a lethal amount of radiation that will renders his days....numbered. I KID! (about the radiation, but only sort of). Loved this one guys!
I wished I had watched this video before damaging the coating on my fujinon Cine Zoom lens using a microfiber cloth... At least the good laughs your video brought me makes it easier to cope with :)
excellent. me too, had problems, but then went to have some new glasses made, got some eyeglass lens cleaner and discovered it is WAY GREAT for cleaning camera lenses without damaging them. in fact it works great to clean my computer monitor and flat screen tv . removes grit and grime, no streaking, evaporates quick. any eyeglass store should have some.
I work in a hanger at the security desk...we do maintenance on airplanes as well as paint them. I'm curious if there's a way to get paint over spray off of the security camera lens? Thx in advance! Linda
Great video. Thanks to you, I've gone ahead and ordered "R.O.R." for my lenses. I've always wanted to have a reliable lens cleaner around. Now, thanks to DPReview, I will have it soon.
Good video....I enjoy the humour added into the mix, reminds me of the Battle of the Motor Drives of a few years ago with the Calgary shop. Thanks, Andrew
What is the best tolerance of the glass? What would happen if you get black smoke on the lens, like from a candle that just got blown out? Hope much force is needed to crush the lens?
OK Chris, how much are modern lenses prone to fungus and balsam separation? The original Mamiya 645 lenses are so "classic" now and you have to be careful about mold and separation... I haven't seen any newer lenses that will work on the 645 .....
I've used my breath and some sort of lens paper since the early 80's right after it came out and I've never had any issues with my lenses. I'll keep doing that.
Thanks guys, I saw an interesting blog post once showing the how damaged a lens front element was, and the images that it produced as a result. That could be an interesting one to test as they were getting images out of a lens with a completely smashed front element that just looked like someone took a photo on their phone without cleaning the camera first.
ABSOLUTELY entertaining! And this subject, tho I never googled it, is one that has been sorely ignored to this depth. Thanks so much for this one. By the way you two guys have ABSOLUTELY adorable kids, I mean ABSOLUTELY (I love that word, ABSOLUTELY love that word). Yes, the kids - BEAUTIFUL. Takes a lot of guts to show them, but they are such good sports and very charismatic - ABSOLUTELY!!
first purchase for any lens ND filter i have a Canon 70-200 lens and the thing was put down at airport quite hard inside a camera bag and only damaged the filter about $30 to replace .
How did the lint/dust got inside of my lens? I had the lens protector ready to slap it on as soon as i pull out of the un-opened box. Is a 24-70gmaster. Im wondering the dust was already inside out of factory?
An important question Here: How long has ROR had the new formula. How can I to tell if I'm getting the new formula vs the Old formula, especially when shopping online? Also, I've said this before. Chris and Jordan make a great team. Keep up the small bits of humor in your videos...
I cannot click LIKE on this video enough. Great content. I'm curious about your take on blowers: the value of filtered blowers like the Giottos Rocket vs the regular blowers than cost 70% less.
the sand paper hurt my soul watching it haha
I even shouted 😂😂😂
Same
I almost died
He started the video in full savage mode. My heart was racing
It sent shivers down my spine. Lmao
The front element of my soul has been irreparably scratched watching this
Me: 2020 has been the worst
2020: Hold this video’s intro
suuurreee maan...
Jordan trying to kill you, and you being saved by random camera gear needs to become a thing.
Yes.....This.
This does not look like this is the first time this has happened, I am now thinking how long has this been going on, how many times in the middle of their reviews has Jordan randomly tried to kill Chris!!?? HOW MANY!!!!
@@thewolfhound4442 A number that is pointless to express as a number.
@@thewolfhound4442 Legally we are not allowed to talk about it, based on our lawyers advice.
X3000 would be too small to save from attack :(
Remember to keep an eye on the rear element as well. Condensation can eventually leave a film on it so it looks clean but your photos start getting soft.
Hey, free diffusion filter 🤪
I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere. Not like here. Here everything is soft and smooth.
Took me a moment to remember where that line was from 😅. I’d be a little worried if Anakin did a lens review and ended up not liking it... he’d choke-crush the darn thing.
Talk about having the lens in the high ground
The greatest thing to use is Eclipse fluid, which is sensor cleaning fluid and dries extremely quickly and will not leave streaks. Now the most important thing to remember is to use NEW micro-fiber clothes, don't use them more than once or twice. You can also use new Q-tips, but make sure they are fresh out of the box and kept in a place where they will not get anything on them or into the box. Now if it's something like an oil spot or a really expensive lens like my 400mm f2.8 VR FL, I will once in awhile bust out a brand new sensor swab, couple drops of Eclipse on the swab as if I'm sensor swabbing and go to work on the spot. The most important thing to remember is to always use the rocket blower first to blow off any dust or debris, which you don't want to rub into the lens. Now a days though I rarely clean my lenses as I have PolarPro UV filters on them, which are amazing. They have hydrophobic coatings, which is like Nikon's fluorine coating, which repels just about everything. You can't even really scratch a PolarPro filter, they are quartz glass with great 16 coatings on them. So basically I install them on new or clean lens and then once in awhile I will use a rocket blower to get the dust off the filter. They are not cheap, but PolarPro UV filters are incredible and they are the only filters that I know of that have fluorine/hydrophobic coating.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I would always vote for the UV filter. Back in 2011, I fell down over 30 ft while hiking on top of a volcano in Ecuador. My left shoulder was dislocated and three nails were ripped off! My Nikon D90 was hanging from my neck. The UV filter was completely broken but the 18-200mm survived and it still works!!
How was the recovery
Holy, hope your recovery has been well and that you're all good now!
Oh goodness, that opening sequence was painful! But entertaining.
i was amazed how little damage was done till the end
It felt like being under dentists drill....
Loved the scene with your daughter, deserves an Oscar. Thanks for this informative and fun video. One of the reasons I use protective filters over my expensive glass. Cheers
Thanks for pointing out the pressure needed to damage the front element, Chris. I've told people that in the past. The glass on lenses isn't the same as some cheap window glass. It can take some beating and still not "crack".
Normal glass is harder than most steel, so generally if you're not actively trying to damage your lens with something like a kitchen utensil you should mostly be ok. But yeah, be careful with for example sand, because sand has silica, which is much harder than glass, hence why you can easily damage glass with sand.
For a moment I thought I was watching the old DRTV
Kai's back!
The little movie is hilarious, oh my word, i can't get enough of you guys. Always on point.
I know it was a broken lens, but every time I saw a lens dropped my heart still skip a beat
Chris's daughter is so cute. Loved that infomercial segment. Was bloody hilarious. Overacting done right.
5:26 "...scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7"
LOL, I don't think any of us who have seen any of his videos can ever watch another abrasion video again without hearing that quote in our head.
I'd like you to test just how dirty a lens has to get before it causes noticeable image degradation. I'm guessing a lot more than most people think...
jprchri I was thinking the same thing!
For sure, and it's a good idea not to overclean your lenses.. a few specs of dust won't affect your photos
Of you’re talking haze, not much at all actually.
I think lensrentals did a test like this years ago and even with a cracked lens, image quality was great. But I agree if you guys do one of these tests, it’d be great
I’d like to see some info on that, too. And on what effect, if any, dust that’s inside the lens can have on picture quality.
Mirrorless cameras have lead to a huge growth in usage of vintage lenses, so I want to chime in and along with many other commenters ask for a video on vintage lens cleaning: oily aperture blades, oil on internal elements, oil that has solidified, and remove black paint around lens mounts are good topics. Fungus is probably not fixable, so that's just a mention.
I physically was pained with the nail part. When I was a camera assistant I used to have to carry around whole cases of rented Zeiss prime lenses for movie cameras, usually F2 or T1.2 types and the nail part, it gave me chills.
Would love to see a video on different approaches to getting rid of lens fungus. I've seen people use UV (UV-A, UV-B, UV-C, or just natural sunlight) Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide and Ammonia. I've often wondered what the best options are when trying to preserve lens coatings.
Alcohol soaked cloth worked for me.
@@KratasCRAFT did you mixed water or just pure isopropyl alcohol?
Hyperol
Vinegar is acidic so probabbly not a good idea, but.. Clear alcohol vinegar?
@Brenton Akoname Careful with almost pure isopropyl.
It will burn your skin, keep it far away from eyes. It probably may be too harsh.
I don't know why ethyl alcohol isn't used, but it seems to be far milder both on you and probably the stuff you're using it on.
“It’ll buff out”
- Chris 2020
Me watching the opening: "You MONSTER!"
This guy seems like a really good guy to know. All the bonus humor in this video is incredibly on point.
I was really hoping you guys would cover lenspens in this video
Back when Kodam sold fine thin paper disposable lens cloths? We were taught to clean a lens from below, not above. Point the lens DOWN so dust and abrasive particles (i.e. salt from ocean airl can fall off, instead of grinding them in. The first paper gets rolled up and pulled in half, making two clean new brushes. The second paper is used as a disposable fresh wiping cloth. Always fresh, always clean.
The vodka skit made the video and made me lol. Had to subscribe!
No lenses were mistreated for the making of this video
I remember getting so nervous and ocd on my first lens cleaning session 13 years ago when I got my first dslr. I laid out everything, wore gloves, and literally was in a closed room for no distractions. If I there was a class 100 clean room I probably would have paid to use that too. Haha. I’ve become a little more mellow with cleaning since then.
Hahaha that's a funny description.
bruh hahahaha i couldn’t be more opposite. First time I got a new lens, it was a rainstorm, I changed my lens out in the rain with the sensor open fumbling with the caps taking forever… everything got wet even my sensor a little bit so i just dried my lenses and camera with the sleeve and inside of my hoodie. Still to this day I am reckless when changing lenses its pretty bad lmao I just take my lenses off whenever and wherever. Probably why I have this annoying sensor spot now 😂
Dunno why some photographers are so negative towards UV or clear filters. It's great! Easier to clean, easy to replace, makes a flat surface and protects from dust and somewhat moisture. And they are cheap in good quality. And no, there is no sharpness difference if you choose a high quality one. Flares, sure sometimes. But sharpness, no.
The cringe I made when Chris went for that electric buffer was audible lololol
Thanks very much for the vid. Bought a camera a few weeks ago (has not been delivered because of covid). And I've been so excited with its delivery that I completely forgot about the practical realities of having one. So the timing of this video could not have been more perfect. Thank you.
p.s. I picked my first camera (X-T30) based on everything I've read and watched from DPReview. Thanks again.
Instead of crying or yoga poses, jordan holding up a screwdriver to chris! Please, more educational content! I love these.
You guys are my heroes👌 I really appreciate your attention to these types of topics. So many great contributions to the photo community, appreciations!
Thank you for presenting your innovative method. Watching your videos gives me a sense of self-confidence. I think, after all, I am not that crazy with my photography equipment!
I absolutely lost it when you told your daughter you're busy cleaning your lens. Bravo.
Hey Chris and Jordan, would like to see if repeated contraction and expansion affects lens performance and longevity! 🧐
Up you go!
Ohh, very interesting!
That was a funny bit with your daughter. She already has great acting skills!
As a new camera owner who is still cringing at how much it cost, I find your videos entertaining but SO uncomfortable to watch! :D I find myself grimacing and wanting to switch off haha. Love it though, very funny (but informative) videos :) Takes the boredom out of learning something new so thank you x
Probably just gonna continue to use my breath and my t-shirt, haha
Have used most of the suggested methods successfully, but more than a dozen years ago I came across the idea of using Scotch tape to remove fingerprints, etc. from lenses. When I asked about it online from other photographers, virtually everyone said it was a bad idea, that it would damage the lens coating. So I sent an inquiry to a major lens manufacturer. They responded by saying that they recommended the use of the tape. Since then I have occasionally used the tape on my lenses and filters, none of which have suffered any loss of coating.
There is no technical bad effect a tape would cause. Which makes it actually perfect for the task.
But the reason why it may not be ideal is, you could contaminate the glue side of tape by dirt/dust in your finger or it could attract and cause a sandpaper like effect. Or maybe use of an stronger or lesser quality gule of the tape might leave residue on the lens which in turn might attract dirt and cause harm.
The best in field quick fix would be to use a microfiber cloth(works the best) along with Medical Wet wipes.
I've had some lenses for about 7 years and never cleaned them. I take the lens cap off long enough to take some pictures and put it back on again, and they're honestly perfectly clean. Never had anything in the images. I really don't like the idea of rubbing anything on the lens. But I think i'm finally ready to Learn how to properly clean them!
Another brilliant video guys, bravo :)
I have always subscribed to the philosophy of your last comment. I know it goes against the current received wisdom but I ALWAYS fit a good quality UV filter (as well as an internal UV filter to protect my sensor). You can clean the bejeysus out of a filter and leave your expensive optic untouched for years. Then throw it away and buy a new filter.
However, thanks for an entertaining video with some sound advice.
I had to like this video after seeing a dSLR used to prevent a murder by screwdriver.
What happens if you wipe a dry microfibre cloth on your lens? I'm new to DSLR photography and panicked when I saw dust (looked like fluff, not grit or anything) on my lens and wiped it with a dry cloth. Will I have done any damage to the lens or the lens coating?
A year later but glass vs microfiber cloth…glass is definitely the harder one. The steps usually go blower, then dust brush, then dry microfiber, then a GENTLY damp microfiber with cleaning solution or distilled water…then a dry section of microfiber to dry it. Lens glass and coatings are tough
Hey I was actually in the market for a lens wipe and cleaner just this morning and this video just released. It’s like y’all read my mind. Definitely leaving a like
Chris @ 7:38 against Jordan with a screwdriver is basically the new Freddy vs Jason.
Top shelf of the dishwasher, done & done well.
The commercial!!!! Love it! lol!!
Part II Suggestion----- How about Haze? When to ignore haze and when to do something? Can we clean it? I am thinking of vintage lenses....
I just bought Cannon EOS R50, this video solved my curiosity! And Thankyou! I was wondering about the pictures with damaged lenses.
Name for the gizmo. The Lensanator! What do I win for naming it? 🤣
😂 the daughter turning away, Oscar-worthy
I just LOVEEE the opening of every video.
Have you tried a belt sander? They work very quickly.
Every lens I get now, I fit a cheap UV filter. Maybe I lose a bit of sharpness but I also lose a whole lot of worry and I can always briefly remove it for those once in a lifetime sunsets
I just modified my own Dremel! It's gonna' work!
Fun video with good info. Can you make one for sensor cleaning please?
We have a sensor cleaning episode coming out tomorrow!
Thanks guys, I almost choked watching this video :D
5:42 : OMG, this is a good footage. xD
I keep repeating this over and over again. The facial expression is on point xD
Chris, great content. Thanks to the lenses for taking one for the team. One question I have is can you use “expired” lens cleaning solutions. I just found an old bottle of Zeiss lens cleaning solution when cleaning out my bag. Don’t know how old it is but if I were to guess maybe 5 to 10 years old. There’s no expiration date printed on any of most of these cleaners. So are the solutions still good to use?
Hi Chris and Jordan, just wanted to highlight, when you changed to this channel a while, I stopped getting get video on my feeds and could not remember the exact channel name. Loved your Panasonic micro43rd videos.
I am very happy that your videos are finally showing up again.
Dope :)
Can YOUR lens defend YOU against screw driver attacking maniacs? Mine can, it's also radioactive so said attacker will be dosed in a lethal amount of radiation that will renders his days....numbered.
I KID! (about the radiation, but only sort of). Loved this one guys!
5:33 scratches at level 6, with deeper grooves at level 7
This is the comment I was looking for
The funniest and most informative page of photography and RUclips
This intro hurt me in the depths of my soul.
These scene with your (I am assuming) daughter made this video worth it. That was precious :)
I wished I had watched this video before damaging the coating on my fujinon Cine Zoom lens using a microfiber cloth... At least the good laughs your video brought me makes it easier to cope with :)
excellent. me too, had problems, but then went to have some new glasses made, got some eyeglass lens cleaner and discovered it is WAY GREAT for cleaning camera lenses without damaging them. in fact it works great to clean my computer monitor and flat screen tv . removes grit and grime, no streaking, evaporates quick. any eyeglass store should have some.
Is the glass and coatings of the rear element as tough as the glass on the front?
I work in a hanger at the security desk...we do maintenance on airplanes as well as paint them. I'm curious if there's a way to get paint over spray off of the security camera lens? Thx in advance! Linda
My reflexes is strong with this one. I'm constantly want to stop Chris
hahaha!! I gave out a little scream at that opening drop - first of horror, then of laughter :) SO funny! Thanks for the video ;)
OH MY GOD! THANK YOU SO MUCH! the cloth cloth I used on my eyeglasses works! thank you so much, it turn's out there I need to clean it thank you!
Somewhat surprised the Zeiss wipes aren't mentioned, only... Pearl Vision's.... Since so many seem to rave over the Zeiss ones.
The zeiss ones aren’t anything special. They’ve definitely degraded the coatings on my glasses.
Great video. Thanks to you, I've gone ahead and ordered "R.O.R." for my lenses. I've always wanted to have a reliable lens cleaner around. Now, thanks to DPReview, I will have it soon.
Good video....I enjoy the humour added into the mix, reminds me of the Battle of the Motor Drives of a few years ago with the Calgary shop. Thanks, Andrew
What is the best tolerance of the glass? What would happen if you get black smoke on the lens, like from a candle that just got blown out? Hope much force is needed to crush the lens?
Thank you for the tips
Do you have a list of the best lens cleaners (where to buy)?
Many lenses died to bring us this information...
OK Chris, how much are modern lenses prone to fungus and balsam separation? The original Mamiya 645 lenses are so "classic" now and you have to be careful about mold and separation... I haven't seen any newer lenses that will work on the 645 .....
I've used my breath and some sort of lens paper since the early 80's right after it came out and I've never had any issues with my lenses. I'll keep doing that.
Thanks guys, I saw an interesting blog post once showing the how damaged a lens front element was, and the images that it produced as a result. That could be an interesting one to test as they were getting images out of a lens with a completely smashed front element that just looked like someone took a photo on their phone without cleaning the camera first.
ABSOLUTELY entertaining! And this subject, tho I never googled it, is one that has been sorely ignored to this depth. Thanks so much for this one. By the way you two guys have ABSOLUTELY adorable kids, I mean ABSOLUTELY (I love that word, ABSOLUTELY love that word). Yes, the kids - BEAUTIFUL. Takes a lot of guts to show them, but they are such good sports and very charismatic - ABSOLUTELY!!
I expect you'll get scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7.
first purchase for any lens ND filter i have a Canon 70-200 lens and the thing was put down at airport quite hard inside a camera bag and only damaged the filter about $30 to replace .
The vodka joke really made me smile!
I was expecting you to put the lens in the dishwasher.
Love the scene where your friend goes postal and stabs your camera lens.
Hey Chris just try putting weathersealed lenses in the dishwasher for cleaning. :)
For some reason, I might understand why 145 people disliked this.
It hurts, but I won't dislike tho ...
I've been thinking of using rodico putty that watch enthusiasts uses. They clean everything with it, even the front crystal.
That intro clawed my heart out
Cool vid! I was always told not to touch those lenses but ! I am ready now
@0:18 I think my soul left my body for a second.
Great Vid ! love yur Humor and Style!
How did the lint/dust got inside of my lens? I had the lens protector ready to slap it on as soon as i pull out of the un-opened box. Is a 24-70gmaster. Im wondering the dust was already inside out of factory?
Oh My, Cheers for the free smile
I felt the same sensation as a teeth cleaning at the dentist when you scraped that lens brother.
Laughed at the daughter scene.
An important question Here: How long has ROR had the new formula. How can I to tell if I'm getting the new formula vs the Old formula, especially when shopping online? Also, I've said this before. Chris and Jordan make a great team. Keep up the small bits of humor in your videos...
I cannot click LIKE on this video enough. Great content.
I'm curious about your take on blowers: the value of filtered blowers like the Giottos Rocket vs the regular blowers than cost 70% less.
macro adult films? Never heard of that
Maybe he means "micro"
Maybe he needs a macro lens for the micro