Lenspen Lens Cleaning System For The Canon Digital Rebel XSI XS SLR Cameras

by Lenspen

Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001M9U11G
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 26, 2008

Product Description

The LensPEN LP-1 Lens Cleaning System is the simple and effective way to clean your optics when they get dirty out in the field ? before the dust, dust, and grime begin to build up, becoming more and more difficult to remove. This is how simple the LensPEN is to use: 1) Slide out the retractable brush, using it to remove any dust particles; 2) Remove the end cap to expose the cleaning pad; 3) Using a smooth, circular motion, wipe the lens surface with the unique flexible cleaning pad. If any smudges remain, just breathe gently on the lens and repeat the cleaning process. The unique cleaning compound will not spill or dry out and is both environmentally-friendly and non-toxic.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta DSLR? Gotta get this!, March 7, 2011

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This review is from: Lenspen Lens Cleaning System For The Canon Digital Rebel XSI XS SLR Cameras (Electronics)

You'll find this same lens pen branded by Kodak, Nikon, Canon and others. I've purchased all of these - and they are all the same - although there some cheap knock-offs, so stick with a brand name. That said, here's what you get - a nice brush (I wish it had a cover, even though it's retractable) and the polisher.

If you have a really greasy fingerprint, you'll want to clean the lens first with a wipe or lens cleaning solution, then follow-up with the lens-pen. If you have spots, dust, etc., then you can start cleaning. Lens Pen states that the pen will clean a fingerprint - that's true - but not if you were eating pizza first. That will just cause a mess. I have one friend who thinks it's funny to lick his finger then swipe it over a camera lens when you're not looking. Pretty childish, but once that mess dries, even a Lens Pen won't clean it - but the 1-2 punch of lens cleaning tissue/fluid and the lens pen will.

I keep one in my various camera bags, at home, etc. (I own several of these) and use them often.

Find dust on the lens? Use the brush. See some spots? Use the polishing end. Now keep in mind, these have a life-span. According to LensPen, you can use the polishing end 500 times or so. When you put the cap on the pad end, give it a 1/2 turn - this replenishes the tip. Realistically it's closer to 200 times. The polishing end is a carbon embedded micro-fiber with a curve that will fray over time. When this happens, it's time for a new pen.

NEVER use on a wet lens - or fresh finger print.
Always brush clean first.
Clean with a circular motion - not back and forth across the lens.
Recharge the tip after each use.

For the average user, one LensPen will probably out last the camera. They also make smaller versions (Lenspen LENMCP1 Micropro Lens Cleaner For Small P & S Digital Cameras) for smaller lenses, plus a version for DSLR (Lenspen LENSK1 Sensorclear Dslr Ccd Cleaner) sensors (those work great!)