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Types of camera lens

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(Different camera lens have different focal lengths and can be used for different photography. If correct lens is used for correct photography, then the photos taken will be of high quality.)

Camera lens are the instrument that helps the photographer to get a good focus on the subject and click a clear and distinct photo. There are different types of lenses and each of them has different focal length.  The use of these lenses depends on the types of photo to be clicked and on subjects as well. The different types of camera lens are:

Types of camera lens

Standard lens:

Standard lens is the lens that can be used to click normal pictures. The focal length of this lens lies between 35 mm and 70mm. This lens is used by photographers who have to move quickly to capture photos.

Telephoto lens:                                                                                                                                                                 Types of camera lens

Telephoto lens is the lens that can be used to take a photo of distant objects. The focal length of this camera lies between 135mm and 300mm. It is normally used in wildlife and sports photography. The photographer situates himself far away from the subject and uses this lens to capture the subject’s photo.

Types of camera lens

Wide angle lens:

Wide angle lens is the lens that can be used to capture the photo with wide field of vision. The focal length of this camera lies between 21mm to 35mm. It is normally used in architecture and landscape photography. The photographer situates himself in a spot from where the building or landscape can be clearly seen and uses this lens to capture the picture of the whole building or landscape, rather than just a part of it.

Teleconverter lens:                                                                                                                                Types of camera lens

Teleconverter lens is the secondary lens which can be placed in between camera and its lens. It is also known as lens extenders. It extends the focal length of the primary lens such that the primary lens can use minimum focal length. It also weighs less, so is easy to carry around instead of the heavy lenses that are used by the photographers.  It helps to take a clear and detailed photo of the subject.

Types of camera lens

Fisheye lens:

Fisheye lens is the lens that can be used to magnify the center of the image and diminish the objects in the sides. It is used to give a distorted look to the photos. It is normally used in sports photography.

Macro lens:                                                                                                                                                                             Types of camera lens

Macro lens is the lens that can be used to click close up photos of objects. It is used to focus closer on the object. It is normally used in small objects photography. It can take clear and distinct photos of small objects.

Methods of cleaning the camera

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(When you use your camera in places like mountain, sandy areas, busy street etc; then it will get dirty. The dirt and dust may hamper the camera so you have to clean it. But, you should know the methods of cleaning the camera, otherwise you might damage it.)

You won’t always get the opportunity to click pictures in a clean place or rooms. When you go to a trip, then you are bound to face dirt and mud, which will dirty your camera. If you leave it like that then your camera will get damaged after some time. So, if you care about your camera and the money with which you bought it then always remember to clean your camera from time to time. Just because you have read that you should clean your camera, doesn’t mean you take your camera, pour water on it and scrub it with scrubber.  That’s a big NO! Cameras are delicate instrument so you have to handle it with care. Let’s see the methods of cleaning the camera.

Methods of cleaning the camera

Lens:

Dirt and dust may get stuck in the lens of the camera and make it dirty. You shouldn’t try to clean it by using water or by using your finger. You should use a lens cleaning fluid, lens brush, hand blower and dry lens paper.

  • You can use a lens cleaning fluid to remove oily and dried-on stains. Only use this if necessary. Put a drop or two on a cloth and then use it on the lens in circular motion.
  • You can use a hand brush. Just gently slide it over the lens.
  • You can use a hand blower and blow pressurized air on the lens. But be careful otherwise the lens may get damaged. Do not try to blow on the lens using your mouth.
  • You can use a dry lens paper to clean the lens. Gently rub it on the lens in circular motion.

The body of the camera:

The bodies of the camera can get dirty. If you don’t want the stain to remain forever in your camera’s surface then take a soft cloth and clean it. You can also dampen the cloth a little and clean the exterior of the camera. Remember use it only on the exterior. You can also use nail polish remover to remove stains that cannot be cleaned by plain water. But be sure to remove the nail polish remover by cleaning the surface with plain water later on.

Sensors:

If your camera have interchangeable lens, then its sensor is bound to get dirty. So, you have to clean it as well. Even though the sensor is covered with a filter, if anything around the sensor is scratched then you will need to take the camera to repair center. So, only use hand blower on the sensors and do not even think about cleaning it with water and cloth.