Sensor swab

6 years 11 months ago #529396 by TGonzo
What's a good sensor swab to use for cleaning yourself?

Also, is it best to use dry or wet?  


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6 years 11 months ago #529400 by effron
I like Visible Dust swabs, and always use them wetted with the proper solution....Watch some videos on utube if you've never done it before....

Why so serious?
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6 years 11 months ago #529418 by Randy Shaw


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6 years 11 months ago #529476 by Addicted2Photos
I have Visible Dust swabs


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6 years 11 months ago #529538 by Uplander
Look up "Sensor Swab" they have the best reputation 


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6 years 11 months ago #529602 by Flash Steven

Canon 7D w/grip, Canon 40D, Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS L Canon MPE 65mm f2.8 macro; Sigma 70-300mm f2.8; Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro; Sigma 8-16mm f4.5-5.6
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6 years 11 months ago #529784 by Conner
+1 good swab


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6 years 11 months ago #529810 by Moe
 Why not none of the above and just get to camera professionally cleaned and not have to worry about anything. 


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6 years 11 months ago #529817 by effron

Moe wrote:  Why not none of the above and just get to camera professionally cleaned and not have to worry about anything. 


Speaking for myself, because its a simple ten minute job, and I'd need to send my camera off, quite costly....

Why so serious?
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6 years 11 months ago #529927 by Scott Klubeck
:agree:  exactly, quick job that will save you $$ 


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6 years 11 months ago #530078 by Gene.Culley
So this brings up a question about durability of the sensor it self. Are they THAT sensitive?  And if so, why not make them more durable so that they can be cleaned with out worry?


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