Cleaning Camera/Lens by hand or pay for cleaning?

TaoTeJared

lenspen, Giottos Rocket Air Blower, small paintbrush with the bristles cut half off, Microfiber cloths (silky smooth ones, and only for a month or until dirty) and a fake shammy to dry stuff off.

The only thing I do with the sensor is use the rocket blower to blast off dust. I don't touch it with anything else.

For electrical contacts look for a "contact cleaner" usually at automotive stores. I have "CRC Electrical grade QD Contact Cleaner" I first learned about it when I saw phone technicians cleaning the ole' blackberry roller ball with it and battery contacts. I have used it for years and it never leaves a residue that you can't wipe off with a paper-towel or break down plastic.

Golf007sd

That is an impressive demo for sure Golf - but they have 8 layers of multi-coat not 8 layers of glass.

I stand corrected #-o

@msmoto the only time I have cleaned the rear element of my lens is when I have accidentally gotten a finger print on it while trying to put on the rear lens cap.