Clean Your DSLR

Before you head out on your travels or on a shoot, we show you how to clean your camera and lenses, so you can avoid any issues when you’re shooting

Keeping your camera clean isn’t just about improving your images, but about prolonging the life of your kit.and if you’re planning a major shoot or a holiday it’s a good idea to clean your camera and lenses before you pack it.

The outside of your camera is simple enough to manage, as you can be less careful with them than with the inside of your camera. It’s also unlikely that the body of the camera and lens will pick up too much that will affect your usage. That said, it’s still worth wiping the camera over and checking the contacts for any obvious problems – any particles removed from the camera body won’t be able to get into more important areas. cleaning the sensor of the camera fills many photographers with dread; sticking something inside the camera, hoping nothing will be damaged in the process, and then adding liquid into the equation will make any cautious photographer recoil and want to pay a professional. It’s worth bearing in mind, though, that you aren’t cleaning the sensor itself, but the glass filter which sits on top. There’s just as much potential for damage if the cleaning is performed incorrectly, but you needn’t be so concerned about the effect your cleaning may have.