The latest in sensor cleaning

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited December 30, 2006 in Accessories
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  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
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    My, Harry. What a big URL you have there. Lotsa 0's, too.

    I'd say that looks like overkill, but you should see me try to clean my sensor. Takes me forever. I did it yesterday, and it musta taken me 15 tries. Definitely a weak spot for me. The arctic butterfly looks interesting. Might knock my number down to 12 or 13! :D
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2006
    I like the marketing gimmick that is the Sensor Scope. Why use what you have to determine whether nor not your sensor is dirty... when you can buy a new gadet!
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  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2006
    wxwax wrote:
    I like the marketing gimmick that is the Sensor Scope. Why use what you have to determine whether nor not your sensor is dirty... when you can buy a new gadet!


    I know, that's why it appeals to me. I love gadgets. Just can't afford 'em.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2006
    wxwax wrote:
    I like the marketing gimmick that is the Sensor Scope. Why use what you have to determine whether nor not your sensor is dirty... when you can buy a new gadet!

    I'm sticking to the Artic Butterfly myself. I really don't see the need for a scope. Heck the sensor swab is about the size of the sensor, I don't need to know the exact location of the spots.

    The price of the kit with the scope is $189.00
    Harry
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  • mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2006
    Its nice to have if you operate a professional shop and your customers like seeing gadgets in your arsenal to make themselves feel better about giving you their cameras. Plus, I'm sure you can use that scope thing for other uses. I cant think of anything right now, but gadgets are gadgets, theres always other uses for them lol
  • BendrBendr Registered Users Posts: 665 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2006
    Wait, I thought we used ultra-violet LED Flashlights... :)
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2006
    Bendr wrote:
    Wait, I thought we used ultra-violet LED Flashlights... :)
    lol3.gif
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  • marlofmarlof Registered Users Posts: 1,833 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2006
    In one and a half year of DSLR shooting, with tons of lens changes, even in the African savannah, I've not once needed to clean my sensor. Seeing stuff like this makes me want to kiss the developer that decided my camera should have a dust filter built in on both cheeks. bowdown.gif I think it's a good thing most companies are getting in a stage where dustbusters are built into cameras. Although there's one less thing you'd need an extra gadget for...
    enjoy being here while getting there
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2006
    New player in sensor cleaning
    Sensor Scope from Delkin

    http://www.delkin.com/products/sensorscope/

    Finally looks like a product worth its relatively high price

    (Note: I'm not affiliated, blah-blah-blah :D )
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • SeymoreSeymore Banned Posts: 1,539 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2006
    Geeeezzzzzzzzzzz Nik... that's a lot for a cleaning kit! eek7.gif

    Think I'll stick to my covered swab, a white wall and f/11. thumb.gif
    Let's see... it cost... ummmm... A LOT LESS!!! wings.gif
    Now that I've saved almost $200, time for me to go buy a lens... :ivar
    Think I'll find me a 55/3.5 micro... mwink.gif
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2006
    Seymore,
    Seymore wrote:
    Geeeezzzzzzzzzzz Nik... that's a lot for a cleaning kit! eek7.gif

    Think I'll stick to my covered swab, a white wall and f/11. thumb.gif
    Let's see... it cost... ummmm... A LOT LESS!!! wings.gif
    Now that I've saved almost $200, time for me to go buy a lens... :ivar
    Think I'll find me a 55/3.5 micro... mwink.gif

    I like the idea of the powerful scope combined with the bright light.
    I also like the idea of powerful vacuum-like device (esp battery powered) with a soft tip.

    And this is way better than paying hundred bucks or more for the glorified brush on steroids...

    In the mean time I'm still using my little rocket blower and eclips swabs. They are OK, but not perfect.

    I also hope they would have a sale, or somebody in Taiwan would start producing simlar devices for 1/10th of the price...:-)
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2006
    Finally looks like a product worth its relatively high price.

    What makes you say that? That scope thing just looks stupid to me. Have you tried one? Seen one in person? Or are you just speculating?

    I personally have seen no need, none to use fluid on my sensors yet. And if it ain't broke, I ain't fixin' it!

    edit: seems you may have answered my question as I typed it.....esp?
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  • drdanedrdane Registered Users Posts: 383 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2006
    Another Option
    Have any of you seen this http://www.photosol.com/brushproduct.htm ?

    Called the Brush Off, it's a grounded brush that suppostedly removes the static charge that makes the dust cling to the sensor. All for the low price of $58. Well, then there's cleaning fluid in case you get it cruded up . . .

    But I've been thinking of getting one - haven't seen anything that looks better.

    Cheers!
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