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Suggestions for cleaning kits

 
neptunerain
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Apr 08, 2010 20:17 |  #1

Any suggestions on where to buy tools to clean a sensor? I am just starting to research. The employee at Ritz suggested compressed air. I don't think I want to use that route. Someone suggested the rocket blower, magnetic brush, and swab. Any brands better? better prices?


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Apr 08, 2010 21:28 |  #2

The best place I can think of on the web is Copperhill Images (external link). There's a link on this page to their products.


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Apr 08, 2010 21:31 |  #3

+1 for Copperhill - great guys that stand behind their stuff - totally recommend them.




  
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Apr 09, 2010 15:11 |  #4

Thank you! I am going to check them out.


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Apr 09, 2010 15:25 |  #5

Here's a good overview of sensor cleaning: http://cleaningdigital​cameras.com/ (external link)

And here's a good tutorial:
http://www.copperhilli​mages.com/index.php?pr​=tutorials (external link)

I use the Copperhill kit also. Check out their neat little sensor magnifier scope, too...

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Apr 10, 2010 11:23 |  #6

And don't go back to Ritz for camera advice.

http://www.cleaningdig​italcameras.com/method​s.html (external link) - Lots of methods explained

Here is what I use:
http://www.photosol.co​m/ (external link)
I but these sensor pads & cleaner over other brands because it's what my local camera store had in stock. I've been using them for a few years now with no problems.



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