How To Protect Your Camera Against Lens Fungus

You may have heard about lens fungus on the news, and how it can destroy your camera lens. This is a serious problem that can lead to permanent damage to your camera.

Causes

Dust and Dirt

This is one of the biggest causes of fungus. It will build up over time, and eventually start to rot. You need to ensure that your camera is kept clean at all times, and ideally in a dust-free environment. If you take care of your equipment properly, this should not be a problem

Humidity Levels

If you live in an area with high humidity levels, it’s important that you keep your camera out of direct sunlight and away from rainstorms or other sources of moisture. Humidity can also cause dust buildup inside your camera body, which leads to fungus formation.

How lens fungus can damage the lens

The lens fungus is a contagious and dangerous problem for the camera. It can damage the lens in the following ways:

  • It can destroy the coating on the surface of the lens. This will make it difficult for light to pass through and focus on your sensor or film.
  • It can leave spots on your images, reducing their quality.
  • It can cause small scratches or dents on your camera body, which may show up in photos as well as other spots.

Some tips on how to protect your camera against lens fungal damage:

 The best way to protect your camera against lens fungus is to keep it clean and dry. If you leave your camera in the bathroom or anywhere else where it could get wet or damp, it’s easy for fungus to grow on your lens.

Use a lens brush or cloth to clean the surface of the lens. Don’t use canned air because it will blow dust particles into your camera and onto the sensor. You can also use a blower bulb if you have one on hand.

Wipe off any moisture with a microfiber cloth or lens cleaning tissue. If you see drops or water spots on your lens, dry them off immediately with a soft cloth before they have time to cause any damage. It’s probably best not to use an ultrasonic cleaner if you have one at home because these can sometimes cause more harm than good when used improperly. It’s also best not to use alcohol-based cleaners because they can leave behind residue that attracts dust particles and moisture inside your camera body as well as on the lens itself (which can lead to fungus growth).

You can also use a microfiber cloth to wipe down your lenses when they’re not in use. This will help to keep dirt and dust off of them and prevent them from becoming dirty as quickly.

If you’re shooting outside, make sure that you’re using a UV filter on your lens. This will protect your lens from getting scratched up by sand or other particles that might be on the ground.

Another way to prevent fungus from growing on your lens is by keeping it out of direct sunlight whenever possible. If you’re going to be shooting outdoors during the day, try keeping it in shade as much as possible instead of leaving it out in the sun where it could get too hot and cause damage if left there for too long.

Do not touch your lens when you are changing lenses or handling your camera bag; keep your hands away from the lens mount area and avoid touching it with any object that is not designed specifically for this purpose (such as fingers).