DoreenM

I watched a video on kelbytraining.com on cleaning cameras. They used an expensive system purchased from http://www.visibledust.com/

Any one have any experience with these or other products, techniques - comments, warnings? Thank you!

Hankwt Loc: kingsville ontario

wow for that cost your half way to the price of a beginer dslr !!!!

Kamraman Loc: Canada

Have a look at Photographic Solutions. Also look on You Tube for videos on Sensor cleaning. I do not have first hand experience. Being a citizen in the 'golden years' not what its cracked up to be.

http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/

helpful too

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

old saying

a fool and their money are soon parted

rebride

Yea. Photographic Solutions.
http://www.photosol.com/store/pc/home.asp
Or the “fruit snack on a stick” from Pentax.
http://www.adorama.com/IPXISCK.html?gclid=CIqYl7vyrrUCFVOnPAod_R8AcA

Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri

While I like VisibleDust's products (like their arctic butterfly and the illuminated loupe), their cleaning supplies are expensive. Ultra high quality, but expensive.

I tend to favor Photographic Solutions for my disposable supplies.
Watch the following short video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67vLGotCFd0

breydel Loc: belgium

i use: 99.5% filtered water. 05% isopropanol
www.digitalinnovations.com
Do not use substitube tap water for this fluid. It may contain particulates that may damage the lens.
73
Maurice

DoreenM

Thank you all so much. Saved me some $$$ that I'd rather put toward a new camera.......

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

I'll second the Artic Butterrfly and illuminated loupe. Dealer I go to sold me Eclipse Optic Cleaning Fluid, only had to use it once, had to make several swipes; according to Visible Dust I may have been using the wrong type of solution???.

KB Loc: Tennessee

Take a look at copperhillimages.com. They will save you money and show you how to clean your sensor safely.

DoreenM

Thanks KB - I just checked out the site. I'll do a little more checking but I like what I'm reading......

Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri

This probably works OK for cleaning consumer plastics, CDs and video game screens (which is what the site referenced above is focused on), but it is not ideal for modern multi-coated optic lenses.

"Filtered" water is not pH balanced, it contains dissolved salts and minerals, and it can leave a residue that can even scratch a camera lens over time. A quality lens cleaning solution is pH balanced, contains no dissolved solids, and leaves no residue.

However the water (reverse osmosis water) and isopropanol combination is technically sound but when using a much higher percentage of alcohol.

It never ceases to amaze me why so many folks who are otherwise concerned about taking care of their expensive photography gear, will turn around and use plastic eyeglass lens type cleaners on expensive high tech coated lenses in the interests of somehow saving money -- and very little money at that -- loose change for all intents and purposes.

It seems to be an illogical but obsessive penny-wise-pound-foolish mindset that permeates society in many areas, from motor oil to lawn fertilizer.

For those that remember her, Heloise (Hints from Heloise) never had a tip for cleaning today's 2012 optical lenses.

keithmac Loc: Nanaimo, B.C. Canada

I will second the use of the "Copperhill" products, the price is very reasonable and works very well. Their instructions and training video are very easy to follow. It is also highly recommended by Moose Petersen.

Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri

I second this as well. See the following for a list of products and prices:
http://www.copperhillimages.com/index.php?pr=Photographic_Solutions_Products

DoreenM

I saw Moose P.'s endorsement .... and Kelby mentioned them. I have seen some negative comments from others about using the "eclipse" fluid. Has anyone experienced a problem with that particular cleaner?