I saw a posting a few weeks back asking about sensor cleaning, and I thought I'd pass on my recent experience.
After my last trip I was working on some photos and noticed some dust spots. I've had the camera (a Digital Rebel) for a little over 2 years, and had never cleaned the sensor - nor checked to see how dirty it was. After I saw this spot in my image I decided to check the sensor, and sure enough there was dust. But since I never looked when the camera was new, I had no idea if it was a lot of dust, or just a 'normal' amount.
I received the Arctic Butterfly for Christmas (along with some other photo goodies - from the worlds greatest wife!) and gave it a try. It took a total of about 10 minutes, including reading the directions a couple times, to clean the sensor and re-test it. Apparently the 'normal' amount of dust is none at all, because that is what I see now.
Now, I don't believe I have any special powers when it comes to operating this sensor brush. I had considered bringing the camera in to have it cleaned by a pro, but my old DRebel's dropped in value so much, I probably could have picked up a new body for the cost of the cleaning The brush is about $50.
Best regards,
-Brett
Posted by Rick Lamb on January 12, 2007 at 2:22 AM
This is what we use on our cameras and it works GREAT!! Quick easy and reliable!!
Posted by David Schoen on January 12, 2007 at 11:06 AM
I've used it for a year. If you follow directions, you'll be fine. Great product!!
Posted by Curtis Knight on January 12, 2007 at 4:00 PM
I bought the system from Copper Hill Images and it also works well.
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4 repliesI saw a posting a few weeks back asking about sensor cleaning, and I thought I'd pass on my recent experience.
After my last trip I was working on some photos and noticed some dust spots. I've had the camera (a Digital Rebel) for a little over 2 years, and had never cleaned the sensor - nor checked to see how dirty it was. After I saw this spot in my image I decided to check the sensor, and sure enough there was dust. But since I never looked when the camera was new, I had no idea if it was a lot of dust, or just a 'normal' amount.
I received the Arctic Butterfly for Christmas (along with some other photo goodies - from the worlds greatest wife!) and gave it a try. It took a total of about 10 minutes, including reading the directions a couple times, to clean the sensor and re-test it. Apparently the 'normal' amount of dust is none at all, because that is what I see now.
Now, I don't believe I have any special powers when it comes to operating this sensor brush. I had considered bringing the camera in to have it cleaned by a pro, but my old DRebel's dropped in value so much, I probably could have picked up a new body for the cost of the cleaning
Best regards,
-Brett
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