Sensor Magnifier for seeing spots on sensor! This is for those who use Copper Hill cleaning method for your sensor cleaning. I just purchased their magnifier and not sure if I am doing...

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

This is for those who use Copper Hill cleaning method for your sensor cleaning. I just purchased their magnifier and not sure if I am doing something wrong or I need to purchase some other loupe manufactures product.
Has anyone else used this product? I am only having a problem with the magnifier. I can't see the spots with it. However, when I take a photo at f22, they show up.
Also, when you look through the view finder of your full frame camera with lens attached and camera turned on, would you be able to see the spots that you see before you take the photo? Hope this makes sense!
Can anyone recommend a loupe that they like? Thanks in advance! Sorry for so many question!

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

Thats the system I use and it does the job but the loupe is so junkie that the switch for the light must be in the "off" position to get the light on and in the "on" position to turn the light off.
Their system works but you may want to forego the loupe and buy a real one.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

juicesqueezer wrote:

. ... when I take a photo at f22, they show up.
Also, when you look through the view finder of your full frame camera with lens attached and camera turned on, would you be able to see the spots that you see before you take the photo?

No typically spots won't show up in the view finder and often not at the larger F-stops.

If they only show at F22 and you don't use that setting just leave them be. Its not worth the trouble.

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

juicesqueezer wrote:

Also, when you look through the view finder of your full frame camera with lens attached and camera turned on, would you be able to see the spots that you see before you take the photo? Hope this makes sense!
Can anyone recommend a loupe that they like? Thanks in advance! Sorry for so many question!

The spots in the view finder are dust spots on the prism surface or focusing screen, not the sensor. They do not have any effect on the image.

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

juicesqueezer wrote:

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The answer to your question above is this: with an optical viewfinder no. With a high resolution electronic viewfinder however, it IS possible.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

juicesqueezer wrote:

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I have a magnifier, and it does save time over the shoot and look procedure. I'll see a spot and then do another cleaning. When I don't see any more spots, I'll take a shot and look at the image. Remember that the spots you see in the image are in the upside down position in on the sensor. I've never found that one swipe is enough to remove all the spots.

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

BTW, it's best to clean the sensor periodically any way. If you suspect or SEE spots, just clean it. The whole sensor. Twice to be sure.

Can't hurt, only helps. ;)

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

Thanks for all the input. I cleaned the sensor more than I cared to yesterday. I think I am going to purchase another loupe. Any recommendations out there?
Oh, and thanks Jerry! I was pretty sure that the spots would be located opposite the ones in the photo. I have 3 small ones that are not cooperating with me!

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

What is this sensor cleaning craze...with the Supersonic Wave Filter in my camera, I've never had a dust/dirty sensor problem. All my cameras have had it since 2007.

photoshack Loc: Irvine, CA

juicesqueezer wrote:

Thanks for all the input. I cleaned the sensor more than I cared to yesterday. I think I am going to purchase another loupe. Any recommendations out there?
Oh, and thanks Jerry! I was pretty sure that the spots would be located opposite the ones in the photo. I have 3 small ones that are not cooperating with me!

I might add that it is rare you need a "wet clean" of the sensor anyway unless you have the situation where you've glued dust to your sensor due to condensation (cold camera, warm room). You really should get it clean once, and try using the dust brush more often. It works great and picks up the majority of what would bug you. Wet clean once a year, and dust brush the rest.

F22 is highly overrated.

photoshack Loc: Irvine, CA

Cdouthitt wrote:

What is this sensor cleaning craze...with the Supersonic Wave Filter in my camera, I've never had a dust/dirty sensor problem. All my cameras have had it since 2007.

If you never change your lenses outdoors you wouldn't have much of a sensor dust bunny problem.

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

This is what I use, the magnifier works great. Just remember, when looking into the camera, spots in the upper left of your picture will be in the lower right of the sensor. You may be looking in the wrong area. Hope this helps. Get the size that fits your sensor size, full frame, crop, etc. This kit should last the rest of my life.

http://www.amazon.com/Lenspen-SensorKlear-Cleaning-Digital-Panasonic/dp/B00MEPWIW2/ref=sr_1_56?ie=UTF8&qid=1430400910&sr=8-56&keywords=camera+sensor+cleaner

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

photoshack wrote:

If you never change your lenses outdoors you wouldn't have much of a sensor dust bunny problem.

I change my lenses anywhere...even the beach.

Hey, I'm not that guy (here on this forum) that bought a D800/810/810 because I had three lenses and didn't want to change lenses because he feared dust.

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

juicesqueezer wrote:

Thanks for all the input. I cleaned the sensor more than I cared to yesterday. I think I am going to purchase another loupe. Any recommendations out there?
Oh, and thanks Jerry! I was pretty sure that the spots would be located opposite the ones in the photo. I have 3 small ones that are not cooperating with me!

LensPen Sensor Klear kit with loupe. I can personally vouch for this product. :thumbup:

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

photoshack wrote:

If you never change your lenses outdoors you wouldn't have much of a sensor dust bunny problem.

I'm like Clint; I change my lenses any and everywhere. Changed them several times during a shoot on St. Andrews Bay yesterday.

In the Army they teach you how to pull routine maintenance on your gear, so I don't have a problem breaking my camera down an cleaning it on a schedule anyhow.

It is easy, and should be done regularly.