Sensor Cleaning Swabs - What Kind, Where to buy: Finally go around to cleaning the sensor in my Nikon D7100. Not particularly hard after getting over the anxiety of putting a swab on...

fjrwillie Loc: MA

Finally go around to cleaning the sensor in my Nikon D7100. Not particularly hard after getting over the anxiety of putting a swab on the sensor.

With all of that said, what kinda of swabs do you guys use and where to get them. The kit I have was Dust Patrol with swabs, fluid, brush and some other things. Watched the video a couple times which had a bit on what to look for in a swab. Of course they are going to say theirs are the best because of the way they made them

I can't even calculate the markup on these swabs. It's huge !!!

Truth or hype.

Willie

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I have had great luck with VSGO Full Frame Sensor Cleaning kit. I got it on Amazon.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

UTMike wrote:

I have had great luck with VSGO Full Frame Sensor Cleaning kit. I got it on Amazon.

That is the kit to use. Recommended by Tony Northrop:

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

repleo Loc: Boston

I've used Dust-Aid succesfully.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019K8YVM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good article on cleaning lenses here:
https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/04/guide-to-cleaning-your-camera-sensor/
or Lensrental video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRW9AmDPqr0&t=25s

Since Lensrental probably cleans more sensors than anybody else, I would tend to trust them.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

fjrwillie wrote:

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I have used swabs and solution from Delkin for over 8 years now, I have cleaned thousands of sensors with them in my store, including regularly cleaning my own the same way. Great prices too!

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

I bought the Poseidon kit. Only used it the once, but it worked a treat. Will not hesitate to use again on any of my four DSLR cameras. Bought on the internet (Ebay? Amazon?)

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

fjrwillie wrote:

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If your happy use what you have. Just don't CHEAP out on the replacement swabs.

I just bought aa Delkin Kit (Sensor Scope) for my FF cameras, It is a complete kit for all dslr,s not cheap but works very well, I did find the scope to be almost useless due to reflections from the built in led lights on the sensor.Maybe it's me but, i used an old 10X loupe with a small flash light.

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

fjrwillie wrote:

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These are the best! They come in whatever size you want!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1446290-REG/j_cristina_photography_tools_acc_mft_aurora_camera_care_sensor.html/amp/

zug55 Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

That is the kit to use. Recommended by Tony Northrop:

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

I also use VSGO Full Frame Sensor Cleaning kit; I get it from Amazon. I recommend the Tony Northrup video clip on how to use it as well.

brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I use a jet blower first and also use a loop to check out the sensor for dust or whatever. If still dirty I use a gel stick (made in Germany) cost around $50.00. It works for me so I am happy with it. I used the wet system once and had to go to a pro to have it cleaned.
Good luck however you go and don't be in a rush, take your time and good luck.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

fjrwillie wrote:

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Visible Dust has a whole range of sensor cleaning supplies. Check out their web site.

RRS Loc: Not sure

brooklyn-camera I wrote:

I use a jet blower first and also use a loop to check out the sensor for dust or whatever. If still dirty I use a gel stick (made in Germany) cost around $50.00. It works for me so I am happy with it. I used the wet system once and had to go to a pro to have it cleaned.
Good luck however you go and don't be in a rush, take your time and good luck.

I had just the opposite happen, used a gel stick (made in Germany) and had to have it cleaned professionally. I now use MXD-100 Green sensor cleaning Vswabs. I buy swabs for both FF and Canon crop, 12 per pack from B & H. Their fluid VDust Plus 8 ml. is overpriced and leaves streaks. I much prefer Eclipse but that you would have to order from Amazon because B&H can not ship it due to laws in NY state.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

fjrwillie wrote:

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http://www.photosol.com — the stuff I use

http://www.CleaningDigitalCameras.com — the mother lode of information about sensor cleaning

Clean room manufacturing is expensive, but inexpensive compared to sensor damage.

agillot

the sad thing , is that 99% of the time a vacuum cleaner will remove the dust on sensor and inside cavity / mirror .never had to touch sensor [ older cameras ] my lenses come in and out daily outside .

brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY

RRS wrote:

I had just the opposite happen, used a gel stick (made in Germany) and had to have it cleaned professionally. I now use MXD-100 Green sensor cleaning Vswabs. I buy swabs for both FF and Canon crop, 12 per pack from B & H. Their fluid VDust Plus 8 ml. is overpriced and leaves streaks. I much prefer Eclipse but that you would have to order from Amazon because B&H can not ship it due to laws in NY state.

I guess works for one and not the other. Go with whatever works for you.