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Which of these would be best for lens cleaning?

I found a few lots of items for cleaning my camera & lenses.

I was hoping these would be appropriate, and of reasonable quality. I am new to photography, so was hoping for some insight.

Are the giotto "rockets" good for lens & camera body blowing? Are the "lens pens" offered here of any use, and are they a good value?

Is the cleaning solution/wipes/swabs offered here suitable, and a good value? I was considering some Zeiss pre moistened wipes-

Please note- these are different sellers I have no connection to, and these are not affiliate links. I just did a search by price, and am trying to discern what would be good to use, and since money is tight right now, trying to find a good value.

Start with the most non-destructive ones first. It doesn't say what kind of dirt you have on your lenses -- or what kind of lenses you have, but here's general information.

Start with a gentle blower -- the one you squeeze the bulb -- and see if that dislodges dirt.

After that, if you have surface grime, get a soft cloth and see if you can as gently as possible remove any surface grime. Trick is to make sure that your cloth is as clean as possible. A cotton tee-shirt that has been washed a hundred times is perfect for cleaning glass. No elbow grease!

But if you're wondering how to clean L-Series glass, or get out internal dust, I'm the wrong guy to ask.

I just don't want to see a photo of, "I was trying to clean off a smudge from my EF 85mm F1.2 and I ended getting a scratch. I used some buffing powder to try to clean it and I think I made it worse."

If you have some sources for better items or better prices, please share.

Superstar K6 Manila Philippines Audition Call



Superstar K is Korea's no.1 televised reality-singing competition series that has produced the most singers in Korea. 

This year, the season six is expanding the global auditions and visiting Manila, Philippines to discover more talents in the world. 

Auditions are open to all ages of solo artists and vocal groups. All auditions are open from 11am to 7pm.


Superstar K6 is opening an audition in Manila to discover a superstar singer in Philippines! Auditions are open to all ages and ethnicities as long as you have lover for K-pop and can sing Korean songs!
Date & Time: June 21st 11am
Location: SM Cinema Centerstage, SM Mall of Asia

Larong Pambibo: "Race for the Future!"



As the new school year starts, the Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon (ALNP) - Makati Branch once again opens its Bata Ikaw ang Bukas Outreach (BIBO) Program to share our time and resources in the spirit of God’s love. It’s partnered with Sun for All Children who has been tirelessly giving educational and financial support to a select group of Grade School, High School and College students who live in Baseco Port Area and Tondo Manila.

We would like to invite you to an upcoming annual BIBO activity, entitled “Larong PamBIBO”, Race for the Future, which will be held on May 31, 2014; 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Forty-eight (48) students under Sun for All Children shall be participating in exciting learning games and events and will be given school supplies package.

Should you wish to join or donate, please feel free to contact: JR Cantos (0998- 9721108) or Kitin Padua (0928-5056214).