What is dust to your camera

A common problem of most photographers is the dust, be it in or on the lens, as well as on the sensor. Considering it is annoying for the most camera owners, let us first see how important it really is and how much time and effort should we invest into cleaning and keeping our lens free of dust. The dust ON the lens Dust on the lens is the most frequent problem. The best way to remove it is with a tool made for the job. If the lens is dirty clean it with some lens wipes very gently and then put...

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