Wondering if any have used the sensi-swab cleaning method on their canon sensors? I have used it with good results on my Nikon cameras but have never tried it on my Canon ones. Have some spots that just won't give up and I am ready to take them to my compressor ANYBODY
Lou
well, I just had a recent 2 week fight with a couple of dust spots that just wouldn't leave. I finally bought some eclipse and pecpads. I put the pad folded over the end of a sensor swab with a drop of fluid and Voila! all clean. Oh and I always get the smaller sized swabs for my 5d sensor so I have room to get in the corners more easily, I hate directions/rules , they're for perfect circumstances.
nathanlake wrote:
Why would expect there to be a difference between the Canon and Nikon results?
Well Nathan I read the canon has a filter in front of their sensor to help protect the sensor but does make the sharpness a bit softer than the Nikon ones so if this is so and I read this on a canon forum awhile ago than I was wondering if the swab could damage this filter? From what I am getting back I guess not so it gets the treatment
Lou
Both manufacturers have an AA filter in front of the sensor so you are actually cleaning that filter. I have heard that the Canon AA filter is a bit stronger than Nikon's...thus creates slightly softer images. I don't know about that.
It is made of glass so careful cleaning should not damage either camera.
Lou, I have used Q-tips slightly moistened with a solution of 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% water on all my DSLR's without any problems. I buff the sensor with a dry Q-tip and then just blow into the chamber.
It may take a few tries, but is cheaper than buying all these fancy gizmos that don't work any better.
I thank all who offered their info and I might add the one spot that was giving me trouble finely blew out.
Tony your methods are as good as you photos and there pretty good. Thanks.
