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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
4. For more stubborn stuff, use one of the tools mentioned above.
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.
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.
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 a brush for lighter cleaning.
Oct 04, 2025 at 09:30 AM
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