New DSLR Sensor Cleaner - Dust-Aid

Howdy folks,

I just wanted to drop a note and let you all know about a new sensor cleaner using adhesive foam tapes. It's easy to use and safe for your sensor. Something to consider regarding the traveling or backpacking shooter.

You can check it out at Dust-Aid

Thanks!

rw

Sounds like a great system. The whole FTIR thing sounds a bit like blown up blah-blah when you know what they're talking about, though.

Basil

Looks pretty cool! I'd be interested in this for sure.

If anybody knows where we can get one could you let us know, sounds like a definite goer.

It seems that our very own Guy Tal had a hand in part of the design. Guy has a testimonial on the corresponding page. Darwin Wiggett is also on the testimonial page.

According to the site, it's not in stores yet.

I tried the product. It works amazingly well and you don't need canned air or liquid solutions, perfect for travel and field work. Darwin

I just talked with Ross. He said they are looking to have it out to stores in March.

Thanks for the comments Darwin.

Yes, I have worked with Ross to tweak the design so it is compatible with any sensor size, and also had the pleasure of testing it in the field for a couple of months. It works!

This is a tribute to the benefits of a simple and clever design vs. the complicated/restrictive approach taken by the brush/swab/etc. products.

I have used Dust-Aid in the field, cleaning the sensor in just seconds wherever I happen to be. It's a great product for photographers on the move and for working in the field.

As Ross mentioned I am not compensated by Dust-Aid and have nothing to gain financially from endorsing it. I just think it's a great product.

Guy

As someone who has tried many sensor cleaning products and never found one I was completely satisfied with, I was fortunate to be able to test Dust-Aid and was extremely impressed by it.

Regards, Simon

This looks fantastic.
I tried using Visible Dust and was a bit frustrated.
Does anyone know what this will cost?
Thanks,

Carol Hyman
http://hy-tec-training.com

It has a SMRP of $39.95. I whish it could be cheaper but you would not believe the costs associated with getting this made within a clean room. When you hear clean room, add 5 times the cost. Whewww.

rw

There is no chance that pushing down on the pad can cause any fine grit on the sensor to scratch it? That would be my only concern. But then, if Guy didn't haven't trouble with fine grit, maybe no one would. He's out there in Fine Grit Land, LOL! Maybe Jim should add it to NPN store. I'd be interested if it really works as people say. It looks easier than liquid pads.


Kent in SD

I hope they'll be available soon. Just finished cleaning an 5D and 30D, and boy do I hate that job. I never get them completely clean, with an blower, pecpads en static brush... Yes scotch tape was my last resort today, that took the most garbage again..

- jacco

A great product. I had the opportunity to test it on my 5D. It was the quickest and easiest cleaning I've performed, and it even got the corners clean.

Congrats on the invention Ross. Get a patent and then watch the sales take off!!!