Every piece of camera gear needs constant love and care. Lenses are no exception, and I bet, at this moment, you are asking yourself whether there is anything new about cleaning a lens. Well, let the industry experts from ARRI surprise you. In the Tech Talk, available on MZed.com, they provide step-by-step instructions on how to clean your lenses properly. We share this quick rundown here, and even if the topic sounds obvious, give it a try! You’re in for a treat. Of course, there are plenty of methods and materials for this, and every cinematographer may have their own kit and experience. However, some stuff is not suitable for lens cleaning and can even be harmful to the health of its users. So, it’s important to learn the right techniques from the beginning and to make sure you’re doing it right. In the end, better safe than sorry! ARRI experts: Thorsten Meywald, Product Manager Optical Systems, and Joachim Jaeger, Service Manager Tech Optics. Image source: ARRI Academy / MZed Preparations and suitable materials There are whole labs and services, which offer not only lens repair but also extensive cleaning. But you can and should regularly perform some basic steps at home. First of all, it requires the right material and tools. ARRI specialists’ trustworthy choices are the following: Image source: ARRI Academy / MZed Lab gloves. Very handy item during a lens cleaning. First, they are made out of a breathable material – cotton, so even wearing them...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 8 June, 2023