Ultrasonic sensor cleaning brush

Never got on with my Arctic Butterfly, prefer to use the cameras own cleaner at switch off and use a Rocket Blower/swab if & when required. :)
 
gramps said:
Never got on with my Arctic Butterfly, prefer to use the cameras own cleaner at switch off and use a Rocket Blower/swab if & when required. :)
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Thanks @gramps. I was just wondering whether it will do a better job than a rocket blower?
 
I've previously used the artic butterfly and it worked quite well. I recently came across another one cheap on ebay so bought it.
If I remember correctly it was gramps I sold my first one too.
 
I recall the Arctic Butterfly getting ok reviews and there were a few other products from reputable other sources using the "you charge the brush so that it draws the dust to it..." but none at the time using the spinning motor technique.

IMO the key is what would you trust to touch the sensor, as overpriced though the Arctic Butterfly is they apparently used quality materials in the brush fibres.........can the same be said for all lower lost copies???
 
architectfadi said:
Thanks @gramps. I was just wondering whether it will do a better job than a rocket blower?
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When I used mine I found that it could spread 'muck' around if you weren't really careful and doesn't seem any better than a Rocket Blower in that it just attracts dust ... I would just rather wet clean if it gets so mucky that a Rocket Blower doesn't shift it. Having said that I haven't had a problem with a camera body that uses the automatic cleaning method ... occasional blow and it's good to go.
 
Be aware that any brush or blower sensor cleaning options may not shift things like pollen, or drops of liquid (oil) which may stick to the sensor and not able to be brushed/attracted or blown away from the sensor. ;) I used the Rocket Air Blower for about 5 years before I had to buy swabs. :)
 
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ecoleman said:
I have one of these and it’s great. I’m not sure why it’s so often overlooked when discussing sensor cleaning.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eyelead-SC...=UTF8&qid=1536687883&sr=1-1&keywords=Eye+lead

If you have a Sony, then you’ll need this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eyelead-Se...=UTF8&qid=1536687969&sr=1-3&keywords=Eye+lead
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They had a bad press when some caused residue to be left on the sensor but there was some suggestion that these were 'Chinese knock-offs'.
Personally I have used one from time to time and found them to be reliable and safe when used properly.
 
redhed17 said:
Be aware that any brush or blower sensor cleaning options may not shift things like pollen, or drops of liquid (oil) which may stick to the sensor and not able to be brushed/attracted or blown away from the sensor. ;) I used the Rocket Air Blower for about 5 years before I had to buy swabs. :)
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Thanks. I was thinking of using it before using the swab.
 
gramps said:
They had a bad press when some caused residue to be left on the sensor but there was some suggestion that these were 'Chinese knock-offs'.
Personally I have used one from time to time and found them to be reliable and safe when used properly.
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There was some issues where people used the blue headed ones on Sony sensors when they were only advertised for Canon, Nikon, Olympus etc. That’s what happens when you don’t read the instructions.

They since brought out a Sony version (red head).

Knock offs may well have played a part in the bad press.

I’ve been using mine for years now on three different Canon DSLR’s and never had any issues. I just very gently dab the stick on the sensor and find that lifts all the dust with ease. I’m sure there are also users out there that may be a bit heavy handed with them which may cause some issues.

In 12 years of DSLR photography, I’ve never done a wet clean.
 
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StewartR said:
We use exactly this product as part of our arsenal of cleaning tools. I think it's better, and obviously much cheaper, than the Arctic Butterfly.

We also use the Eye-Lead sticky spludger things, and swabs for wet cleaning, as appropriate.
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HoppyUK said:
If I wasn't already tooled up with rocket blower, Arctic Butterfly and swabs, I'd simply use Eyelead.
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Many thanks
 
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