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Written by Sanne

How do you prevent mold on your camera lens?

If there's moisture in your camera lens, mold could grow. High temperatures and dark, poorly ventilated rooms stimulate the growth of mold. And mold causes damage to your lens, which reduces the photo quality. Read 4 tips to prevent mold on your camera lens below.

Tip 1: don't store the lens in your photo bag

Don't store lens in your bag

Aren't you going to use the lens for a while? Store the lens somewhere other than in your photo bag. That's because mold likes damp and dark spaces. In addition, mold grows faster in poorly ventilated spaced. So a closed photo bag is the ideal environment for mold. Store your lens in a closet in a properly ventilated room so the mold doesn't stand a change.

Tip 2: store the lens at room temperature

Store lens at room temperature

The risk of mold is much greater in a warm space. After all, molds like hot temperatures. In addition, hot spaces have a higher humidity level. And molds like moisture as well. That's why it's important to store the lens at room temperature with an average humidity level. The room should also be well lit and properly ventilated.

Tip 3: store a lens with mold separately

Store lens with mold separately

You've discover mold on one of your lenses. It's very important to separate this lens from your other lenses as soon as possible. That's because molds can easily spread to other lenses if they're stored together. Once you've done that, take the moldy lens to a professional to have it cleaned.

Tip 4: don't use leather bags or covers

Don't use leather bags or covers

Leather is very sensitive to moisture. So don't store your lens in a leather bag or cover for a long time. If you do, the risk of mold is greater. Do you use a leather bag or cover anyway? Take care of the leather properly with leather grease. This way, you keep the leather in great condition and the material won't attract moisture as quickly.

Sanne
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