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Sensor Cleaning

Discussion

8 replies
Posted by Ken Atkinson on November 5, 2008 at 9:28 PM
I am still using the SensorSweep from Copperhill for cleaning the sensor on my 20D. Is there anything available now that is any better?

Ken
Posted by Steve Foss on November 5, 2008 at 10:30 PM
That's what I use. Been using it three or four years. Still works. Still easy. Still cheap. :biggrin:
Posted by John Mumaw on November 5, 2008 at 11:18 PM
What Steve said.
Posted by Larry Puckett on November 6, 2008 at 12:17 PM
See the review of the new Dustaid Platinum in the reviews forum--Larry
Posted by Kelly Rowe on November 6, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Stay away from the SensorScope package. I liked it at first, but came to realize that all I was getting was a real good look through the scope at the crap the rest of the kit was leaving on my sensor. I do recommend that you buy a lighted loop to examine your sensor when you are cleaning.
Posted by Ken Atkinson on November 7, 2008 at 8:19 AM
Thanks for the tips guys.

Ken
Posted by Cliff Beittel on November 7, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I like the new Visible Dust swabs a lot. The shape makes these easier to use than rectangular swabs, and the Visible Dust cleaning solution is (1) nonflammable and (2) small enough to be allowed in your carry-on luggage.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/561007-REG/Visible_Dust_4080470_UltraMXD_Vswab_1_0x_Green.html
Posted by Joseph Martines on November 17, 2008 at 7:19 PM
Visible Dust makes the Arctic Butterfly.

I've used it a couple of times and it has paid for itself.

I avoid the swabs whenever possible.
Posted by Carson Wilcox on November 20, 2008 at 9:51 PM
I use the Arctic Butterfly as well and find that I rarely have to do a wet cleaning any more.