Spudz - Worth a look :)

[Sadlybrokeboy]

Hi all,

I've just found this link of a supplier that I've used before and thought I'd post it.

I use of these (http://www.llamasphoto.co.uk/spudz.htm), and highly recommend them - they're tough, durable, the cover keeps the cloth clean. :)

I'm going to be ordering one of the 18% grey ones - look like it may be a interesting experiment for changing your White Balance :)

Anyway, thought some of you might be interested :)

Matt

[alexisonfire]

I looked everywhere for something like this a few days ago, after seeing a photo of a sigma one. Gave up searching and bought one of the jessops loose one. :(

Gutted now i've seen this

[Sadlybrokeboy]

Hey! You can never have too many lens clothes! ;)

Matt

[Marcel]

A little tip...The inside of Lowepro bags is also 18% grey ;)

[Sadlybrokeboy]

Is it Marcel?

Well you learn something new everyday! :D

So the lens cloth that's attached to my slingshot is 18% grey - that is actually really worth knowing as I might feel brave enough to try and do some manual WB stuff at some point!

Thank you! :D

Matt

[Marcel]

If you shoot in RAW, then it doesnt hurt to take a shot of it anyway as a reference...you dont *have* to use it later on, but it will always give you that fallback of a neutral grey to reference later on, especially if you think the AWB hasn't got it right.

I only learnt about the Lowepro thing last year too....Most people don't know about it.....

[Sadlybrokeboy]

Well it's certainly something I wouldn't have thought of! :)

Many thanks! :D

Matt

[kinchy]

Sorry to resurect an old thread, but i am a rare breed and use the search function.

Anyhoo, the link at the top is cheap. I looked on warehouseexpress.com and they are £7.50 deliverd .... .about £3 more !!!!

I really need a lens cloth, anyone else got experiences, or shall i go for a natrual deicated lens cleaning cloth ??

[Janice]

I really need a lens cloth, anyone else got experiences, or shall i go for a natrual deicated lens cleaning cloth ??

I would yes.........I use the bottom bit of my tshirt!! :lol:

[Hacker]

I would yes.........I use the tshirt bit of my bottom!! :lol:

:eek: :eek: :eek: :gag: :gag:

[kinchy]

I would yes.........I use the bottom bit of my tshirt!! :lol:

Im no expert, but im sure thats not right.

Unless you wear a patchwork quilt of microfibre.

[Janice]

Unless you wear a patchwork quilt of microfibre.

Yes Janice and the Amazing Microfibre T-shirt! :woot:

Havent you seen the show in the West End??? :D :D

[Sadlybrokeboy]

I've got one of those 'spudz' kinchy and can recommend it - have had it a couple of years now and it's been washed a couple of times with no problems.

Of course I think these microfibre tees Janice is on about sound interesting!! :D

Matt

[Rich]

From the site above:

"How do i wash my spudz" hahah :D

[moomike]

"Simply wash your Spudz in a mild detergent" :lol:

Seems like a great idea that cloth does, I'm always having to take mine out of a stupid & fiddly plastic cover every time I need to use it - will have to invest in one of these methinks - cheers for the link :thumbs:

[dougdarter]

I would yes.........I use the bottom bit of my tshirt!! :lol:


Your lens is going to look as bad as the sensor on your 30D used to look Janice!!:gag: :eek: :D

[nebulising queen]

I am afraid I confess to cleaning my camara the same way as Janice, the lens that is NOT the sensor, that I sent away to canon!! :suspect:

[Dino f]

i got one of the Spudz free with Am Photo mag a while back.
But for the ultimate in lens cloths, try Calotherm microfibre cloths.
Dean:)

[MichaelPlace]

these look interesting! fiddling around with a small plastic thing to put your cloth back in is very annoying

[ppp]

something tells me i should be putting my lens cloth in a plastic bag....




oops!

[nebulising queen]

Hope Janice doesn't put her T Shirt in a plastic bag after she's finished cleaning her camera, otherwise she may find her self taking photos inside a police cell!!

:shake: :shake: :suspect: :nono: :eek: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Oz]

Is one of these okay to clean the sensor or should I be using something something different?

Thanks

[Oz]

Is one of these okay to clean the sensor or should I be using something something different?

Thanks

Scratch that - have found the answer via Google regarding pads and fluid.

[Marcel]

Is one of these okay to clean the sensor or should I be using something something different?

Thanks

Oops, didn't see that this morning.

Definitely not suitable for cleaning sensors :)

[nuffink]

I think a nice handful or diamond dust wrapped in a clean cloth to be most helpful in the cleaning of lenses and all forms of glass, if used more vigorously round the edges it also gives you a splendid homemade misty edge filter :p

[grumpybadger]

I have a Spudz clipped to the inside of each camera bag - great for emergency cleaning when out in the field.

[Oz]

I've just ordered two myself. A small one for the bag, and a biggie 18% grey to leave at home for the full clean. :thumbs: