Cleaning your own dSLR is tricky business. Make sure you're doing it right so you don't make things worse in the process. Richard Trenholm was CNET's film and TV editor, covering the big screen, small ...

Cleaning a camera should make it work better, not create damage to the camera’s components. Using things like paper towels or cleaning solutions not specifically designed for cameras could cause ...

Everything gets dusty, dirty, and smudgy. You know that, for instance, because you have a phone. Most of the time, your phone’s screen looks like it sunk with the Titanic. If you have a digital camera ...

Point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras have a knack for attracting dirt, and that grime can show up in pictures. Sand and moisture at the beach can render a good camera unusable. Here’s how to clean it up.

We've mentioned a few tips for cleaning your camera lens before, but if you haven't done it before, the Nikon Help Hotline shows us—in step by step video form—how it's done. While you certainly don't ...

If you own a DSLR, periodically cleaning your sensor isn’t just good hygeine, it makes for cleaner, better photographs. Of course, getting the sensor properly cleaned can cost a pretty penny, but ...

To avoid constant lens cleanings, always pop your lens cap back in place when your camera isn’t in use. You can use a lens hood and filter to protect your lens. A quality protective filter like a Hoya ...

There’s no avoiding it. No matter how well you take care of your DSLR or mirrorless camera, at some point or another, there will come a time when dust and dirt accumulate on your sensor. While a ...

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