Updated Feb 12/10
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SENSOR CLEANING PRODUCTS
Digital SLRs are great, except one small problem - they are prone to getting dust or dirt on the sensor, which end up as specks on your image. You can send the camera in to the manufacturer, and for a fee they will clean the sensor for you, or you can use these products and do it yourself. One big caveat to self-cleaning products - they are not all created equal, and if you go with a more economical product, you could damage the very expensive sensor in your camera. We only sell products that we believe are safe to use.
Even though some cameras now come with automatic sensor cleaning, their
effectiveness varies, as shown by this article.
And we have backed that up with in-store testing.
Visible Dust Chamber Clean Kit - Reg $27 - Sale
$19 - while quantities last
There are so many dirty little secrets to cleaning your camera sensor.
One of them is certain cameras have more oil inside the chamber than others
(Canon is particularly bad), and when you insert your brush or swab into
the chamber to clean the sensor, sometimes that oil gets on the brush or
swab, and you accidentally put it onto the sensor. What's the workaround?
Visible Dust Chamber Clean - clean the chamber first, then clean the sensor.
SensorKlear II - $17 - in stock
SensorKlear II is the newly designed CCD Sensor Cleaner that combines the unique LensPen cleaning tip with an articulating head so you can use it in combination with the LensPen SensorKlear Loupe for fast, effective sensor cleaning results every time!
SensorKlear Pro Kit - $49 - in stock
Sensor cleaning kit for Digital SLR cameras includes SensorKlear Pen I (not the articulating pen above) with 3 extra cleaning tips, each tip is recommended for up to 50 uses, high quality natural rubber blower to remove dust from the sensor, deluxe microfibre suede cloth for cleaning the camera housing. Soft natural leather carry case stores cleaning tools in a clean environment. Environmentally safe and non toxic.
VISIBLE DUST
VisibleDust is a Canadian Company... which uses its knowledge of biochip technology to advance the science of removing dust from the surface of delicate objects. Attracting protein and DNA to the glass-like surface of a biochip for attachment requires special preparation of that surface. Because dust has many common characteristics with DNA, our products are able to utilize that same technology. Ideal for Travel and for Light Dusting of sensor.
Visible Dust Sensor Clean Solution - $35 - in stock
To be used in conjunction with Visible Dust Sensor Swabs. Best to be used
in dusty environments for maximum dust repellant properties. Formulated
to remove small stains and contaminates off of your sensor. Non-flammable & non-toxic
liquid is safe in all environments.
SensorKlear Loupe - $59 - in stock
Read a review here
This 6x loupe stands out due to its cut out on the side allowing access for cleaning the sensor with their New adjustable SensorKlear Pen.
Visible Dust Sensor Loupe - $79 - in stock
Utilizing advanced features such as BriteVue technology with high optical magnification and 6 super bright LEDs, the SensorLoupe is the only tool you need for locating debris on your sensor. The high quality optical glass coated with MgF2 to reduce chromatic aberrations and to seal the lens so that no mildew buildup occurs. The high caliber materials used in construction of the SensorLoupe provide a high resolution, distortion free, crystal clear image of the sensor. The BriteVue design aids to easily spot dust on the sensor, succeeding where other tools fail. The angled configuration of the 6 intensely lit LEDs, similar to that used in satellite imaging, provides a three dimensional image of the debris as opposed to linear lights of ordinary Loupes on the market. Other features include: compact design easy on/off switch high grade materials easy access to clean lens neck strap synthetic leather carrying case with belt clip The SensorLoupe from Visible Dust makes it easier then ever before in locating even the smallest dust speck without resorting to time consuming inspection through a computer monitor.
Visible Dust Green Sensor Cleaning Swabs
1.5x - 1.6x Swabs - $35 - in stock
1x Swabs - $35 - in stock
This ultra thin multi fiber fabric has a patented folding design to create
a softer edge compared to a hot sealing process, yet designed to be compatible
with a wide range of Visible Dust solutions (VDust Formula, Sensor Clean,
Smear Away).The patented mini-channel, with contour, provides an even saturation
of the paddles surface while preventing pooling and vertical flow at the
edge. This reduces streaks associated with traditional flat surface paddles.
The mini-channels also provide the extra reservoir to absorb the excessive
liquid and prolonging the moisture life of the swab during the cleaning
process. 12 per pack. These swabs do require special liquids to work -
you cannot use them bare. Single use only!