Cannot Clean Crap Off Sensor

[Derrel]

Speaking of Visible Dust...their products, and specifically their "Arctic Butterfly" brush were given absolutely GLOWING reviews by one of the world's top landscape photo sites, The Luminous Landscape, several years ago. Searching for the article they did might be worth your time...
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Well, that was easy.

My search turned up some weird, kinky New York City nightclub called Arctic Butterfly... lol...

 

[snerd]

.... Here, take a look--these are better prices: Sensor & Camera Cleaning | B&H Photo Video .....

Those are type 3, I believe I need type 2 for my 7D, plus they are a dollar cheaper on Amazon. I think I'll get them and a small bottle of Eclipse. Thanks!

 

[480sparky]

My search turned up some weird, kinky New York City nightclub called Arctic Butterfly... lol...

Probably because innernet search results are based on your past browsing.............

 

[snerd]

My search turned up some weird, kinky New York City nightclub called Arctic Butterfly... lol...

Probably because innernet search results are based on your past browsing.............

Ba da bing! LOL!!

 

[snerd]

So, I bought this:

Amazon.com: Sensor Swabs Type 2 (Box of 12): Camera & Photo

and this:

Amazon.com: Eclipse Cleaning System Solution: Camera & Photo

which cost total $49.45......... I had $69.14 in some kind of Amazon card or Prime points, so it was free!! And will be here Wednesday!!

ETA: I'm not worried about any sensor damage. And it doesn't bother me a bit to jump in there and clean that thing!

PSS: And a big thanks to all the regulars here for guiding this noob in the right direction!!

 

[KmH]

I can't understand how it got that dirty?

The image sensor gets an electrostatic charge on it that attracts, and holds, dust.

 

[480sparky]

I can't understand how it got that dirty?

The image sensor gets an electrostatic charge on it that attracts, and holds, dust.

Plus, even if you never remove the lens, you still focus it..... and that means the glass elements get moved.... which creates air movement.... and that can suck dust into the camera.

 

[snerd]

You guys are a treasure trove of information. Thanks!!

 

[snerd]

Gave it a bath today. Before and after shots.

 

[Derrel]

MUCH cleaner!!!!

 

[snerd]

MUCH cleaner!!!!

Thanks! Only downside................... I also ordered a Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM to celebrate!! LOL!!

 

[480sparky]

I can see clearly now the dust is gone.....

MUCH cleaner!!!!

Thanks! Only downside................... I also ordered a Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM to celebrate!! LOL!!

No.... the only downside is you didn't order ME a new lens.

 

[snerd]

..... No.... the only downside is you didn't order ME a new lens.

I'm finding out about all these new rules as I go along. Another member said I had to go snipe hunting too, so I'll add your rule to the list.