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Microfiber camera lens cloth
Many photographers consider a microfiber cloth to be superior for cleaning digital camera lenses and other delicate surfaces such as the LCD. Microfiber cloths are chemical-free and lift dust and oil from a lens. They are anti-static, non-scratcing and will not streak or smear the surface.
Keep the cloth in a plastic baggie or something similar so it doesn't collect grit or other particles that could scratch the lens surface.
Before cleaning, make sure that neither the cloth nor the lens has particles on it. Give the cloth a good shake before wiping it on the lens. And gently blow or brush on the lens to remove loose particles.
For normal smears and smudges, it is not necessary to use a lens cleaning fluid on the cloth. If you must use a liquid, place a few drops on the cloth and not directly on the lens.
