How to Clean Sony Mirrorless Cameras + Lenses

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Today I'm going to do something that all photographers should be doing, consistently, and that is: cleaning my photography gear!

As photographers, our camera gear is so important to us- it's our main tool! It's necessary to take the time to clean and maintain camera gear so that it continues functioning at a high level. Taking good care of our camera gear should ultimately help our gear last longer too.

My camera equipment needed a good cleaning, so I decided to make a video out of it in case anyone has any questions about cleaning gear.

When's the last time you showed your camera gear some love?

Check out this video to follow along as I clean my Sony a7iii camera body and lenses.

I'll be using this cleaning kit from Sensei:

Sensei DOC-CK Deluxe Optics Care and Cleaning Kit-

Here's a similar cleaning kit (this one's on Prime):

Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit-

Here's some Main Takeaways from the video:

• start with a clean area

• hold camera with the sensor facing downward when cleaning

• only use tools and cleansers that are specifically made for optics and lenses

• clean the outside surface of your gear before cleaning the inside

• don't forget to clean your caps too

• remember to lock the sensor before cleaning

• protect your sensor! always have your sensor covered with a lens or a cap

• clean often :)

If you have any questions about cleaning your gear, please feel free to leave me a comment or reach out on my Contact page.

Cheers!

-C