Body cleaning

[Gogu]

SO, another question form the cleaning maniac.Enlighten me people :twisted:

I have read all about cleaning lens,sensors and the like but are there any recomended ways to clean the actual camera body? Meesa (300 D) usually cleans his precious camera with a microfiber or a soft cloth(sometimes i damp the cloth in some water).I read that cameras dont really need this much attention as they are pretty well sealed against dust and moisture but generally i dont like seeing grease spots(which appear very easily even if you put a finger on the camera and especially visible on the LCD screen).Also is there any way that i can protect the LCD with something? I think the Nikon D100 had an optional plastic accesory that you could put over the thing to protect it against scratches and dust.

[Citizensmith]

Also is there any way that i can protect the LCD with something? I think the Nikon D100 had an optional plastic accesory that you could put over the thing to protect it against scratches and dust.

Go get a generic PDA screen protector and cut it down to size. Very simple.

As for cleaning the body. I don't worry about it, I just kind of assume it will pick up some dirt.

[Gogu]

yea...never thought of that! thanks :lol:

[defordphoto]

Keep the body clean with a microfibre cloth. A small, soft paint brush or unused women's makeup brushes help in the tight spots. If you shoot near saltwater then a very slightly damp cloth followed by a dry microfibre wipe down.

Most folks use nothing on the LCD screens. They are really hard to scratch. I have been shooting these digital Canon's for over three years now and have yet to scratch one. Not to mention that the replacement is only about $10 from Canon and very easy to change out. And most LCD protectors I have seen hinder the view in one way or the other.

[DavoMrMac]

I use eXim Screen Protectors on my Camera, Nintendo DS, Mobile Phone, PSP and they are really very very clear. Well worth a try and they make one for the 300D.

Best place I have found is to search on ebay.

[JMA]

I saw an alternative way of cleaning from other site:

http://digi.163.com/04/0824/14/0UIAV6VU001618EI_3.html

:lol:

[Geeeyejo]

HAHAHAHA - too funny JMA- what setting do you think that they set the shower massage on? Pulse or mist?

[KenW]

I couldn't read the text so I just threw it in the TUB!!!

[Andy_T]

HAHA!

And a 1Ds, no less :lol:
I know that the camera is weather sealed, but does this also apply if only the body cap is fitted :shock:

Best regards,
Andy

[JMA]

I guess it's on vibrating setting with automatic 360 digree turning. :cool:

[PhotosGuy]

Meesa (300 D) usually cleans his precious camera with a microfiber or a soft cloth... Well, that's just wrong! You aren't supposed to clean a 300D. It's like ivory. You let it darken with age 'till it turns black! :cool:

[Gogu]

Well, that's just wrong! You aren't supposed to clean a 300D. It's like ivory. You let it darken with age 'till it turns black! :cool:

Mine is black! (not the silver version)
:p

[charlesu]

I take my 1dMkii into the shower with me. I just make sure to have a lens on as the body caps do not have the o ring.

No, I am kidding. I rarely clean my camera bodies but a MF cloth or a very slightly damp diaper seem to do the trick. Mostly they get a little dust on them. Not a big deal and no harm to functionality.

[Andy_T]

Charles,

I assume you dampen the diaper with water, right?
Might not be as good on dissolving tough residues, but has a more neutral smell to it :wink:

... sorry, couldn't resist!

Best regards,
Andy