Sensor Cleaning

I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good place to get the sensor cleaned on my digital camera. I've been cleaning it myself w/ Visible Dust brush and swabs. But there seems too be too much dust in there after my last trip to where I can't get it too clean.

Thanks.

I just got a portable high pressure washer to do my decks and siding with. I'll bet it could clean that sensor for you.

Seriously, I've only used Eclipse and pec pads on a homemade spatula with excellent results, although in most cases it takes me 4-5 attempts each cleaning, but then, I'm pretty anal about dust.
I just bought an Arctic Butterfly but haven't had to use it yet.
Don

Has anyone ordered the Dust-Aid product that Guy and others were testing (and posted on over in the Digital Imaging forum) a while back? Their website says they're taking online orders. No distributers here in Colorado that I can see :(

Englewood Camera, they do a fine job, charge 50- for it http://www.englewoodcamera.com/

Les, I've ordered Dust-Aid from their site. Delivery time still unknown.

I'll let you guys know how it works.
Grant, if Dust-Aid cleans my sensor, it will surely clean yours.

I know Mikes Camera offers the service for around $60, but I haven't used them yet. I've still had good luck using Visible Dust solution and swabs myself.

I recently started cleaning my sensor with discofilm it's a 'new' method wich is great and is pretty easy. only downside the product is only available in germany. There are however a few dealers who ship worldwide. Here's some more info on it. Make sure to check out the video tho.

I have the Dust-Aide in my possession. I expect it to work very well, as I have been using a
similar device that pick specks of dust out of cameras. I would recommend that you give
dust-aide a try. It's cheap, and the concept will work. The only question to me is whether
it will leave any kind of residue over time.

Art L.

I have been using eFilm's new SensorScope with their own type swabs and fluid. The fluid is advertised to be non-flammable (flight-safe). The swabs are double-ended. I use one side with the fluid and the other to wipe up. The SensorScope is a 5X magnifier with four white LED lamps. Using the scope, I can -see- all the dust / hair / grit easily. For the first time, I'm completely dust-free, no no repeated trips outdoors to shoot the sky - then back in to examine the results, etc. The whole process can be done sitting comfortably at the table.

I must admit that the small vacuum doesn't seem to help much, though.

I've used about every other type cleaner there is, and this one actually works...

Ken

I don't know alot about this, but I found a website that is excellent and may be helpful for you.

http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/index.html

It is very thorough. Tells what all the camera manufacturers use etc. I just got a Digital Sensor Suvival Swab Kit form Picture Line ($17.95) Beware, some cameras have tin oxide sensors (like Canon 5D) and require a different Eclipse solution than others. This site explains it all.

Thanks for all the advice. I'm sure I can figure something out based on all this info.