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Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System, Black
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Color | Black |
Brand | Nikon |
Material | Plastic, Foam, Rubber |
Liquid Volume | 100 Milliliters |
Brush Length | 30 millimeters Millimeters |
About this item
- Introducing our new simple lens-cleaning system effective, durable and long lasting
- Introducing our new simple lens-cleaning system effective, durable and long lasting
- Quality is assured and maintained up-to a certain level, another very important feature of this cleaning kit is that it has Soft brush retracts into pen body to stay clean
- Removes fingerprints, dust, and other debris that may compromise your image
- Works with all types of cameras (digital and film), as well as binoculars, telescopes, and other optical products
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — |
Value for money | 4.4 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — |
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liquid volume | 100 milliliters | 60 milliliters | 60 milliliters | — | 100 milliliters | 100 milliliters |
size | One Size | 4 Pack Camera Cleaning Kit | — | Cleaning Pen*1 | Multifunctional Cleaning Pen | Upgraded Cleaning Pen |
material | Plastic, Foam, Rubber | Microfiber,Rubber | Rubber | — | Sponge | — |
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From the manufacturer
Cleaning Tip with Non-liquid Compound
With a non-liquid compound on a natural chamois tip to remove fingerprints, dust and grit from any lens.
Soft, Retractable Brush
Sweeps away dust and dirt.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 6 x 3 x 1 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.5 ounces |
ASIN | B00006JN3G |
Item model number | 7072 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6 in Camera & Photo Cleaning Kits |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 1, 2008 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
Product Description
Why Nikon?
Nikon Corporation, is a multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan specializing in optics and imaging. Its products include cameras, binoculars, microscopes, measurement instruments, and the steppers used in the photolithography steps of semiconductor fabrication. It was founded in 1917 as Nippon Kōgaku Kōgyō Kabushikigaisha (日本光学工業株式会社 "Japan Optical Industries Corporation"); the company was renamed Nikon Corporation, after its cameras, in 1988. Nikon is one of the major companies of the Mitsubishi Group.
This Lens pen cleaning kit contains the perfect tools for easily removing fingerprints from lenses, filters or camera viewfinders. It contains three different lens pens that can be used on any type of lens, filter or viewfinder. The kit comes in a convenient carrying case, making it easy to take with you and use anytime, anywhere.
- Ideal for removing fingerprints
- Easy to carry
- For any lens, filter or viewfinder
Nikon antistatic microfiber cloth".
From the Manufacturer
The Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning Pen System is a great accessory for any optics user, making it great for maintaining your digital or film camera, binoculars, telescopes, or spotting scopes. The soft retractable brush combined with a non-liquid compound on a natural chamois tip removes fingerprints, dust and other debris that may compromise your lens. The small, pen-style design easily fits in any camera bag, as the soft brush retracts into pen body to stay clean.
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Customer reviews
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Customers like the performance, value, size and ease of use of the lens cleaner. For example, they mention it works well, is cheap and a great product for the money. Some appreciate the ease of cleaning and the protective covers. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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Customers like the cleaning of the product. They say it efficiently and effectively lets them keep their lenses clean. They mention that it cleans filters, lenses, viewfinder, and LCD. They also say it's a better and quicker way to clean their lenses compared to the soft fabric cloth. They find it perfect for wiping off small smudges. Overall, customers say it is a pretty good carbon lens cleaning pen.
"Have used these for years. Easy to carry and effective at cleaning the lens without harming it." Read more
"...The brush gently knocks away the dust so I don't have to rub the lenses with a cloth. This avoids "cleaning marks" or micro-scratches on the lenses...." Read more
"...It works fantastic in those circumstances and even cleans my eye glasses well...." Read more
"...What they don't tell you is that the microfiber cleaning cloth is washable, so I've had years of use from these.Summary:..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens cleaner. They say it works well, it's good at what it does, and it'll clean your lens on the go. Customers also mention that the brush works great at getting rid of dust particles over the entire lens. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The price-to-benefit ratio is very high since it is very good at what it does and I'm sure I will use it for years to come...." Read more
"...It works fantastic in those circumstances and even cleans my eye glasses well...." Read more
"...They are great. Cleans up glass on the go and doesnt leave streaks." Read more
"Seemed to work well...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the product. They mention that it is quite compact, and fits easily into even a shirt pocket. The brush and lens cleaner is lightweight and portable, making it easy to carry. Some say that it stores neatly in their bag and won't get messed up by other items in the bag. Overall, most are happy with the portability and functionality of the brush and cleaner.
"Have used these for years. Easy to carry and effective at cleaning the lens without harming it." Read more
"...] and the others mentioned here are quite compact, and fit quite easily into even small camera bags...." Read more
"...Not really a deal breaker for me though. Fit well in my Lykus DJI Air 3 case." Read more
"...Certainly a worthy alternative due to its compactness, good lens cleaner and its wonderfully cheap price." Read more
Customers like the quality of the lens cleaner. They say it's well-made, sturdy, and does a nice job removing dust. They also appreciate the thickness of the product, which is appropriate. Customers also say it is a better quality pen than others that people have let them borrow. They mention that it is supposed to last quite a long time. Customers are also impresseded with the idea, saying it really gets the lenses clear without using chemicals.
"...The thickness of the product is appropriate but it doesn't need to be 5 inches long for the 2 simple tools it includes...." Read more
"...as this Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System are quite handy and great for field use, but they can be misunderstood...." Read more
"...both a breeze and easy and I love that it actually is supposed to last quite a long time as well...." Read more
"...The brush aren't soft and sheds all over! The other side isn't too bad but it does flake...." Read more
Customers like the value of the lens cleaner. They say it is a great product for the money, it is compact and effective, and it has high quality. Customers also appreciate the protective covers and sturdy construction. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The product is constructed of durable plastic. The price-to-benefit ratio is very high since it is very good at what it does and I'm sure I will use..." Read more
"...All in all it's worth the purchase and I will buy it again as it's more convenient than a piece of cloth." Read more
"...These products are all relatively inexpensive, and are a low cost way of maintaining your photo gear...." Read more
"I held off on buying this Nikon branded lens pen. It was very expensive, I had it in my wish list...." Read more
Customers find the lens cleaner easy to use and convenient. They say it's simple and efficient, and it'll fit in a camera bag. Customers also say it works better than a piece of cloth and isn't messy at all.
"...'s worth the purchase and I will buy it again as it's more convenient than a piece of cloth." Read more
"...I'll add, this feels great in the hand and is super easy to use...." Read more
"...Works well, easy to use. Convenient size." Read more
"...blow brushes from aftermarket manufacturers, nice brush, that is convenient and more likely to be used...." Read more
Customers like the brush quality of the lens pen. They say it has a fine brush and is designed well. Customers also mention that the pen is compact and stylish. They also say the design is nice for clipping in a camera bag or a shirt pocket.
"...The little round brush is great! I use it with my Vision Pro...." Read more
"Great little brush. Very convenient for my camera kit." Read more
"...carbon sponge refreshes the cleaning tip very effectively and the brush is nice and soft and doesn't shed at all..." Read more
"For the price, the tool is not bad. The brush works well around the edges of the lens, but take care not to touch it as, even clean hands, will..." Read more
Customers like the brush retractability of the pen. They say it has a nice brush on it that retracts out of the way. The bristles pull back like a retractable brush, and don't get bent up or dirty. The brush is easy to use and retracts perfectly into the holder. It also removes fingerprints, dust, and other debris.
"...The retractable brush slides out for use quite easily, and it's quite soft...." Read more
"...I love the retractable brush and how it gets any small particles (dust, etc.) out of the way before using the actual cleaning tip to clean the lens...." Read more
"...The brush retracts perfectly into the holder and the buffer is protected by a cap...." Read more
"The retractable brush is neat, but it would be nice to have a cap over that end so that lint, hair, sand, etc...." Read more
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The product is constructed of durable plastic. The price-to-benefit ratio is very high since it is very good at what it does and I'm sure I will use it for years to come. Compactness (or specifically, length) is the only issue I have with Lens Pens, by Nikon or any other manufacturer. I don't understand is why they can't make them shorter. The thickness of the product is appropriate but it doesn't need to be 5 inches long for the 2 simple tools it includes. They could have made it at least 1 inch shorter. Carrying the lens pen becomes difficult if you don't have large bag (I have one that only fits my D3000: Caselogic SLRC-201 SLR Zoom Holster (Black) )
Issues
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This pen should not be the only tool you use to clean your lens but should certainly be part of your kit. The most interesting aspect of the Pen is the "Carbon black" tip (see my close-up picture in the customer images) that has caused some controversy. Some people claim it leaves smudges on their hands (check out customer images) meaning certainly that "smudges are left on their lenses" right? Wrong. According to an official statement by Nikon, "Carbon black has been found to be a [not THE] most suitable material for cleaning optical surfaces". Therefore, "Adsorption of organic contaminants" by Carbon black particles functions using "the same principle as activated-charcoal water filters." (customer image, B. Cooper).
What all this essentially means is that Carbon black IS safe to use on any optical surface and while it may smudge on your hand, the Lens Pen is designed to clean glass not skin! I have not seen any black smudges in pictures I have taken after cleaning my lenses with the Lenspen. In fact, the lens looks like brand new every time I clean it using Lenspen.
Make this a part of your lens cleaning system
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Here is how I use the Lens Pen to clean my D3000's lens:
1. Use a blower for the removal of non-sticky debris: I use the Giottos AA1900 Rocket Air Blaster Large (Black) . Do not rely on your breath because you WILL eventually spit.
2. Use Lens Pen's included brush for the removal of sticky solid debris.
3. Use Lens Pen's carbon pad for the removal of liquid stains or anything the first two methods did not.
4. If, after using the Lens Pen's carbon tip, there are still liquid stains on the lens (river or sea mist, someone sneezed on your lens, etc.) use toilet paper with high-percentage rubbing alcohol (don't use water or any other type of alcohol [eg, ethanol]). (Restart at step 1 to remove any lint left by the toilet paper.)
Use these steps and your lens will deteriorate slowly.
Never ever: use your shirt to clean your lens or a lens cleaning cloth unless it has been kept very clean (they acquire microparticles very quickly, use the brush!).
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2010
Product Review
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The product is constructed of durable plastic. The price-to-benefit ratio is very high since it is very good at what it does and I'm sure I will use it for years to come. Compactness (or specifically, length) is the only issue I have with Lens Pens, by Nikon or any other manufacturer. I don't understand is why they can't make them shorter. The thickness of the product is appropriate but it doesn't need to be 5 inches long for the 2 simple tools it includes. They could have made it at least 1 inch shorter. Carrying the lens pen becomes difficult if you don't have large bag (I have one that only fits my D3000: [[ASIN:B001TZUS98 Caselogic SLRC-201 SLR Zoom Holster (Black)]])
Issues
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This pen should not be the only tool you use to clean your lens but should certainly be part of your kit. The most interesting aspect of the Pen is the "Carbon black" tip (see my close-up picture in the customer images) that has caused some controversy. Some people claim it leaves smudges on their hands (check out customer images) meaning certainly that "smudges are left on their lenses" right? Wrong. According to an official statement by Nikon, "Carbon black has been found to be a [not THE] most suitable material for cleaning optical surfaces". Therefore, "Adsorption of organic contaminants" by Carbon black particles functions using "the same principle as activated-charcoal water filters." (customer image, B. Cooper).
What all this essentially means is that Carbon black IS safe to use on any optical surface and while it may smudge on your hand, the Lens Pen is designed to clean glass not skin! I have not seen any black smudges in pictures I have taken after cleaning my lenses with the Lenspen. In fact, the lens looks like brand new every time I clean it using Lenspen.
Make this a part of your lens cleaning system
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Here is how I use the Lens Pen to clean my D3000's lens:
1. Use a blower for the removal of non-sticky debris: I use the [[ASIN:B00017LSPI Giottos AA1900 Rocket Air Blaster Large (Black)]]. Do not rely on your breath because you WILL eventually spit.
2. Use Lens Pen's included brush for the removal of sticky solid debris.
3. Use Lens Pen's carbon pad for the removal of liquid stains or anything the first two methods did not.
4. If, after using the Lens Pen's carbon tip, there are still liquid stains on the lens (river or sea mist, someone sneezed on your lens, etc.) use toilet paper with high-percentage rubbing alcohol (don't use water or any other type of alcohol [eg, ethanol]). (Restart at step 1 to remove any lint left by the toilet paper.)
Use these steps and your lens will deteriorate slowly.
Never ever: use your shirt to clean your lens or a lens cleaning cloth unless it has been kept very clean (they acquire microparticles very quickly, use the brush!).
In Use:
The main thing to remember is that the lens brush portion of this device is the essential tool to remove dust and debris from your filter or front lens surface while in the field. It should be used gently, just dusting off any debris or dust that you may find on the lens. I use protective UV filters on each of my DSLR lenses, but most compact digital cameras don't have the option of using these. Most of the compact point-and-shoot cameras have protective louver blades, and the lens retracts behind these when the camera is turned off. In that case, dust or debris could be trapped behind the protective blades, so it's doubly important with these compact cameras to dust off any debris before powering off.
The retractable brush slides out for use quite easily, and it's quite soft. You may be tempted to touch the brush, but it's suggested that this be avoided, as your fingers may leave oils on the brush tip, and then you may find that it leaves streaks on the lens or filter surface, which will result in it needing further cleaning.
At the other end is a capped cleaning pad for removing smudges and fingerprint marks from the end of your lens. This part should be employed only after you've used the brush portion to clean dust or debris from the filter or lens surface. If you rub too hard and dust residue is still present, it can leave small or microscopic scratches on the multicoated lens surface, and that's not something you want. Just remember: brush first, then wipe, and you should be OK.
Alternative Products:
As noted earlier, there is a variety of similar devices available here. The AmazonBasics Lens Pen Cleaning System is a good one, and it has slightly different features. The original LensPEN Lens Cleaning System , where most these had their beginnings, is a proven product, and there's a newer version, the LensPen NLP-1 , which is more compact than its predecessors. If you look around here, you'll find other brands as well, so compare the features and the prices, as they do fluctuate.
Additional Cleaning Remedies:
Anyone with a digital camera knows that it's almost impossible to keep the LCD display screen clean and free of fingerprints. One can get the various clear film screen protectors, only to find within a few days or weeks they will fall off, or they'll be the type that are sticky, and leave a gummy residue all over the back of your camera. There are some made of ultra-thin optical glass "with at least 90% transmittance" but some of those also require gummy tape to be applied to the LCD screen or the rear of the camera.
I don't clean the LCD screen on any of my digital cameras with any part of the lens pen. I use the Nikon 8072 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth , which is the same thing that I use on my eyeglasses, and there's one that's attached to my camera bag right now. The main reason is that all too often there will be additional fingerprints or even "nose grease" on the LCD surface, and I've found it better to not let this contaminate the lens surface. When at home, I'll usually use the larger Nikon MicroKlear Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for general maintenance. What they don't tell you is that the microfiber cleaning cloth is washable, so I've had years of use from these.
Summary:
These products are all relatively inexpensive, and are a low cost way of maintaining your photo gear. The Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System and the others mentioned here are quite compact, and fit quite easily into even small camera bags. Any of these would make a great gift for a photographer or anyone using field optics, and are usually quite appreciated. They're highly recommended for keepin' it clean.
9/3/2012
I bought 5 of these over the past year and have them in all my bags and cars. They are great. Cleans up glass on the go and doesnt leave streaks.