HIGH quality cleaning supplies?

[ErikM]

I am about to purchase my first cleaning supplies. I want ONLY top, top quality products. I am wondering what lens tissues & cleaning solution I should buy. Also any other recommended products for cleaning my two (expensive as f***) lenses :D

I also use Hoya SHMC Pro1 UV filters when needed and I have heard these are a biatch to clean. What can I use for them?

[august23]

giottos rocketblower and microfiber cloth is a nice start.

[ErikM]

Definitely going to pick up a rocket blower! I am more interested in knowing which cleaning solution and lens tissue are of high enough quality for my expensive glass.

[iddie]

You can try checking out the cleaning kit at www.copperhillimages.com. I just got my kit from them last week and i think it works great.

[Mr. Clean]

I got a Giottos kit that has some lens cleaner, brush, and microfiber. Worked great this weekend getting the sea air off the glass.

[ErikM]

Thanks all.

[Mark_Cohran]

I use lens tissues and Residual Oil Remover for stubborn spots on my lenses. For general wipe down, I use a blower and a microfiber cloth.

Mark

[ErikM]

Ahh the residual oil remover is what I am really after I think. Thanks Mark!

[Double Negative]

I would suggest Formula MC cleaning fluid. Never leaves a film, even on "tough to clean" Hoya filters. It's made for multicoated optics ("MC") and has been around for decades.

As for cleaning tissue, stick with that. I don't like microfiber for optics. With tissues you always have a fresh, clean sheet to clean with - unlike the microfiber which traps dirt and grit in the nap of the fiber and is used over and over. They're great for quick touch-ups I guess.

A lens pen... Not for the cleaning end. But for the retractable brush. :)

A Giottos (Rocket) blower is a great choice. Well built, cheap, powerful. I don't have the Rocket, but it is a Giottos. I wanted to keep the size down and portable.

Don't forget the Q-tips for cleaning the viewfinder window...

[bundybear]

don't forget the lens pen, great for when you accidently touch the filter.........you know, when your putting the lens cap back on and the hoods in the way.