Loosens the dust, blow off with the rocket. Maybe a wipe after with a lens cleaner wipe.
Not saying you need to carry it with you but at home for maintenance it helps with tough spots, stubborn dust, inlcuding on the camera itself near buttons, between the grip threads on lenses etc.
Used it quite a bit, only seen a hair come off once and it's probably because I keep putting that thing to hold the shape during transport that it comes with back on, just blow away.
Got mine on amazon for £10.
Women have been keeping these soft brushes to themselves, very useful tool imo. I finally got that layer of dust on the tiny lip between the computer monitor's screen and its bezel, never comfortable using any type of solution near the edges.
Also on this topic, the absolute best microfibre cloth I've ever had is the one that came with my car for cleaning the dash. Incredibly soft and almost velvety feeling but well put together (doesn't fluff etc), haven't been able to find one like it in 20 years.
Been thinking about taking it to a fabric store to ask them what they think it is
I was thinking about picking one of these up. It just feels weird to me to use such an inexpensive item that physically touches my expensive sensor. But I haven’t heard any real issues from anyone
I haven't tried it with a sensor yet but I'd be tempted to if I couldn't dislodge with the air blower. It's reasonably soft but I don't want to say for certain, couldn't advise.
--- probably don't use it for the sensor due to static or who knows what, it's not designed for the sensor.
(EDIT: This thread isn’t actually about sensor brushes — the OP posted about a LENS brush. But since the topic came up…)
I have been through almost every recommended sensor cleaning tool and technique over the past two decades… and I now prefer a kit like the one mentioned above for more serious cleaning.
I prefer a blower and sometimes (but very rarely these days) a brush for lighter cleaning.
If you have a camera with IBIS, do read up on special instructions since the sensor may move freely when the camera is off.
My sequence is:
1. Run in-camera dust removal first to see if it works.
2. Use a blower to dislodge “stuff.”
3. Maybe try a brush if you have one, though a) that can smudge some stuff onto the sensor and b) it doesn’t do much more than a carefully directed blower. (If you use a brush, read up on the concept of the “static charged brush” — that’s not the same as just brushing the sensor.
4. For more stubborn stuff, use one of the tools mentioned above. (I’ve also used a “gel-stick” tool that works quite well, though be careful to use the right one for your camera and to use it correctly.)
By the way, calling #4 “wet cleaning” sort of over-states things a bit. You put a small drop of liquid on the pad, and it is barely damp.
There is no need to do a wet clean of a sensor if a dry brush does the job first. Wet clean is for removing crud that does not come off with a blower or brush.
Anti-static brushes for cleaning sensors have been around for years because they are safe and efficient for removing debris that will come off without wet cleaning.
It looks like dead goat fur is the source. That is not really what I want on the sensor. Reviews indicate some of the "hairs" fall out. I'll leave the sensor cleaning to the service folks.
It looks like dead goat fur is the source. That is not really what I want on the sensor. Reviews indicate some of the "hairs" fall out. I'll leave the sensor cleaning to the service folks.
EBH
Not necessarily from a dead goat. And as repeated several times, we're not talking about sensors brushes.
Dry cleaning is not rocket science. Many photographers have done it successfully many times, just like IF NECESSARY, they have followed it up with a wet clean. And many have done it efficiently using a variety of non-anti-static brushes.
Those preaching you MUST do a wet clean are the same that figure you need an expensive lenscoat on your lens, or that you can't clean your front lens element with condensation from your breath and a T-shirt without any problems. Know-it-alls.
Alan Olander wrote:
Not necessarily from a dead goat. And as repeated several times, we're not talking about sensors brushes.
I never lived on the farm, so had to look up all that animal stuff. The Angolan goats are sheep-like so that's where they get all the Mohairs fur from by shaving.
I tried to order a photo brush but they did not let me. I may try again next week.
It looks like dead goat fur is the source. That is not really what I want on the sensor. Reviews indicate some of the "hairs" fall out. I'll leave the sensor cleaning to the service folks.
EBH
The text at the link says it is a "lens cleaner," not a sensor brush.
“ Product Description…
Lens brush for cleaning lens or camera,”
jiggyb21 wrote:
I was thinking about picking one of these up. It just feels weird to me to use such an inexpensive item that physically touches my expensive sensor. But I haven’t heard any real issues from anyone
If it makes you feel better, I can sell one to you for $100.
I may try again next week.