How should I clean my DSLR’s lens?

Also when changing your lens you should always face the body downward. That way you will decrease the chances of getting dirt/dust on the sensor. I've done this since I've owned my camera and I have yet to actually need to clean it.
 
I use nothing but blower brushes and lens cleaning tissues. The tissues are good because they are obviously meant for lenses cleaning, but unlike microfiber towels you toss them after one use so nothing accumulates on them. I bought a pack for $2.50 over a year ago and I still haven't used it up.
 
All kinds of ways

Digitalwave said:
I use nothing but blower brushes and lens cleaning tissues. The tissues are good because they are obviously meant for lenses cleaning, but unlike microfiber towels you toss them after one use so nothing accumulates on them. I bought a pack for $2.50 over a year ago and I still haven't used it up.
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I prefer to avoid putting brushes on my lens more than once as they do (staticly) hold dirt up in the bristles. This will scratch your front element or filter. If you have a filter on the end of it, use a bit of compressed air (not upside down) to clean the element then use the tissue paper - which can be purchased at ritz or b&h or adorama - basically any camera store :) If you're cleaning the front element alone (ie. no filter) then I would suggest blowing what you can off - cleaning with tissue paper and putting on a filter (uv) or something along those lines.
 
Brushes don't apply enough pressure to scratch the front element, I have never had any problem doing it. I would never use compressed air, the contents could damage the coating on the elements, especially if you accidentally spray it out frozen.
 
Actually that isn't true...

Digitalwave said:
Brushes don't apply enough pressure to scratch the front element, I have never had any problem doing it. I would never use compressed air, the contents could damage the coating on the elements, especially if you accidentally spray it out frozen.
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They have compressed air for cameras - what is used to clean the sensor. 2. Brushes CAN scratch an element, there are people that have done it. Thanks anyway though...

There are plenty of cases (noted) and even in cleaning tips where people warn of brushes scatching (shaking head). *yawn*

(Caring for lens - Ezine)

* Remove visible particles from the lens without touching it when possible. Using an ear syringe or special dust blower is the preferred method. Soft bristled brushes are available as well but care must be taken to assure that the brushes are clean and do not scratch the surface of the camera lens.

(caring for lens - connected photographer)

*Make sure you thoroughly blow out the bristles to dislodge any particulate matter before each use. You wouldn't want a grain stuck in the bristles to scratch your lens. Use the brush to sweep any dust or particles off your lens, as shown in Figure B.
 
I personally get a fresh batch of micofiber towels, the nice nice cushy kind used for washing cars. Can get them at wal-mart, like $5 for a 5 pack. I dont use anything else except maybe some water to get stuff clean.

For the sensor itself, which is the thing thats always getting dirty, I pick up some sensor swipes from the nearest photo near me.
 
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