Maintenance...

[nicknack]

What tools of the trade do you use to keep your kit in tip top condition? I have seen them rocket blowers which look quite good....obviously spending the amount of money i have(the same as everybody else) i want to make sure my camera/lenses are well maintained and cleaned

 

[markmullen]

I dry my kit before putting it away and clean my own sensor from time to time.

 

[StewartR]

We have to clean many many lenses and our essential cleaning kit is simply:
- rocket blower
- very fine brush
- Kimtech science precision wipes
- isopopyl alcohol (used VERY occasionally)
- lots of hot breath

Blower and (occasionally) brush to remove dust partcles etc. Wipes and hot breath to remove fingerprints etc. Isopropyl for tougher gunge if necessary.

We don't hire out cameras so we dont have to worry about sensor cleaning. That's a whole different ball game.