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Sensor cleaning kit recommendations for FF

  • 16-11-2020 04:01PM
    #1
    m8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 907 ✭✭✭


    Hi
    I have 2 FF DSLR's and both sensors need to be cleaned.
    I'm looking for a kit so I can do it myself so any Sensor cleaning kit recommendations for FF?

    Want to make sure I get a kit that works without being ripped off by price or quality.


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  • #2
    Irishphotodesk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭Irishphotodesk


    m8 wrote: »
    Hi
    I have 2 FF DSLR's and both sensors need to be cleaned.
    I'm looking for a kit so I can do it myself so any Sensor cleaning kit recommendations for FF?

    Want to make sure I get a kit that works without being ripped off by price or quality.

    Cant remember the name off the top of my head but arc/artic butterfly Or something like that, it’s a dry sensor brush system, which should remove all dust etc...if memory is correct it’s about €80.

    I also use a loupe type of system to take a close look at sensor/interior of body ....again, if memory is correct it’s about €50.

    For a wet clean, there are pads which can be used to brush across the sensor, it’s been a few years since I have used these, but they were in a red box.


  • #3
    Dinarius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,440 ✭✭✭Dinarius


    Irishphotodesk wrote: »
    Cant remember the name off the top of my head but arc/artic butterfly Or something like that, it’s a dry sensor brush system, which should remove all dust etc...if memory is correct it’s about €80.

    I also use a loupe type of system to take a close look at sensor/interior of body ....again, if memory is correct it’s about €50.

    For a wet clean, there are pads which can be used to brush across the sensor, it’s been a few years since I have used these, but they were in a red box.


    https://visibledust.com/products/arctic-butterfly-724s-super-bright-sensor-brush-for-cleaning-sensor-of-digital-cameras/


    I think this is what you're referring to. I use one. But, almost never.



    OP...


    Switch off your camera before changing a lens. Otherwise, static on the sensor attracts dust.



    Never blow on the sensor. Moisture droplets in your breath are far harder to remove than dust.


    I suggest you have it factory cleaned and start again with a sensor that looks like new. Mind Canon 5D is three years old and has one almost transparent spot on it that is only visible against a sky. It's possible to keep your sensor like new if you're careful.


    Hope that helps.

    D.


  • #4
    wandererz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,899 ✭✭✭wandererz


    Whether it's FF, FG or SF, in IMHO there's not much that can be done to clean them.


  • #5
    Dinarius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,440 ✭✭✭Dinarius


    wandererz wrote: »
    Whether it's FF, FG or SF, in IMHO there's not much that can be done to clean them.


    Correct.


    Which is why I recommend a factory clean and start again - but, being very careful from then on, it's possible to keep transparent moisture droplets off the sensor. And, physical dust can be removed using the Butterfly - superb kit.


    D.


  • #6
    m8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 907 ✭✭✭m8


    Thanks all for the answers all.

    1 of the DSLR I have from new (4-5 years) and never changed the lens with camera switched on, was always careful but still got dust.

    Was reading something which I am guilty of and that may have caused my issues. When I take the caps off the camera I may be guilty of just putting them straight into my pocket which I thought was ok but looks like static on the caps may have attracted dust and transferred to the camera when I put them back on the camera. I will use a ziplock plastic bag going forward.

    Other camera was a purchase recently and the sensor needs cleaning.


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  • #7
    Dinarius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,440 ✭✭✭Dinarius


    m8 wrote: »
    Thanks all for the answers all.

    1 of the DSLR I have from new (4-5 years) and never changed the lens with camera switched on, was always careful but still got dust.

    Was reading something which I am guilty of and that may have caused my issues. When I take the caps off the camera I may be guilty of just putting them straight into my pocket which I thought was ok but looks like static on the caps may have attracted dust and transferred to the camera when I put them back on the camera. I will use a ziplock plastic bag going forward.

    Other camera was a purchase recently and the sensor needs cleaning.

    Interesting point.

    I leave a lens permanently on the camera. Haven’t used a body cap since the day I bought the camera. If I’m putting a lens on the camera, the lens cap goes on the lens I’m removing, never in my pocket.

    D.


  • #8
    Heebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭Heebie


    Butterfly for dusting here and there.
    Visible dust kit for heavier dust.
    A professional whose insurance will pay to replace if they screw it up for anything more than that.


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