Sensor Cleaning: I am still using supplies from Copper Hill to clean both full frame and crop sensors. The problem is Copper Hill went out of business several years ago. And my...

finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT

I am still using supplies from Copper Hill to clean both full frame and crop sensors. The problem is Copper Hill went out of business several years ago. And my supplies are getting low. So I am seeking info on cleaning systems that others are using and recommending.

Many thanks for your help.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

finalimage wrote:

I am still using supplies from Copper Hill to clean both full frame and crop sensors. The problem is Copper Hill went out of business several years ago. And my supplies are getting low. So I am seeking info on cleaning systems that others are using and recommending.

Many thanks for your help.

I have used the kit and supplies from Delkin Devices for about 5 years now. Both on my own and all my customers cameras. Great products at very fair prices.

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

I'm satisfied with Altura. Haven't looked in a while, but they probably have several options. The one I opted for is a fairly thorough 'kit' that includes everything I could want and more, and is cased.

Nikonman44

MT Shooter wrote:

I have used the kit and supplies from Delkin Devices for about 5 years now. Both on my own and all my customers cameras. Great products at very fair prices.

I think you will do well to use Delkin also

Good luck

MichaelH Loc: NorCal via Lansing, MI

USA made supplies and lots of good information:
http://www.thedustpatrol.com/

The owner also does demonstrations/training at local photography clubs. He even offered to give me a one-on-one demo if I made it to his retail outlet (Micro-Tools - second from the bottom in the "Where To Buy" link).

finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT

thanks!

Cany143 wrote:

I'm satisfied with Altura. Haven't looked in a while, but they probably have several options. The one I opted for is a fairly thorough 'kit' that includes everything I could want and more, and is cased.

finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT

Thanks Nikonman and MT Shooter!

Nikonman44 wrote:

I think you will do well to use Delkin also

Good luck

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Look at the UES VSGO kit. One for Crop and one for Full Sensor bodies:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K8MTQGY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

agillot

i use a the hose of a vacuum cleaner [ mini shop vac ] , take a long exposure with lens removed , hold hose end 1 inch away , dust will be gone .been doing that without any issues on 3 cameras .

marine1960

finalimage wrote:

I am still using supplies from Copper Hill to clean both full frame and crop sensors. The problem is Copper Hill went out of business several years ago. And my supplies are getting low. So I am seeking info on cleaning systems that others are using and recommending.

Many thanks for your help.

Is this normal maintenance??

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

marine1960 wrote:

Is this normal maintenance??

Eventually, if you change lenses in the field, you will get dust on your sensor. Only a matter of time. That's when you resort to cleaning.

marine1960

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

Eventually, if you change lenses in the field, you will get dust on your sensor. Only a matter of time. That's when you resort to cleaning.

Thank you. Good to know.

finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT

When I notice dust spots on my images in post processing I know it's time to clean the sensor again.

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

Eventually, if you change lenses in the field, you will get dust on your sensor. Only a matter of time. That's when you resort to cleaning.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Is it really safe to clean the sensor yourself? I am concerned about damaging the sensor and thought you needed to have it done professionally.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

DJphoto wrote:

Is it really safe to clean the sensor yourself? I am concerned about damaging the sensor and thought you needed to have it done professionally.

Well, if you stick a vacuum cleaner nozzle in there yes. But, if you follow directions, no.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAiTy3qGg2Y

But, don't do it this way:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3BZXJLEZmQ