Sensor & Lens Cleaners in India

[Thad E Ginathom]

Sensor cleaning is scary the first time, but one soon realised that there is no need for fear.

The thing I learned, that first time, was that, with my Sony kit, one is supposed to run the cleaning vibration thing, and then leave the camera on in that mode while wet-cleaning the sensor. That locks the IBIS. Having the sensor move around as one cleans is certainly freaky.  This is probably make/model dependent.

Th whole purpose of interchangeable-lens cameras is... interchangeable lenses! Sure, one doesn't want to do it on a sandy beach, but in my normal picture-taking I will do it two to three times every outing. I want to use prime lenses, so I cannot avoid it.

[Prabir]

Sensor cleaning appears to be a tricky issue. But with a little bit of intention and courgae, sensor cleaning is not that difficult. I have experienced it twice and with the sucess I achived, I have no more fears about sensor cleaning. But what I have learnt is , one needs patience and cleaning has to be done very slowly and carefully.

I tried my hand first time with my Nikon Z6II. It had sensor dust as I was changing my lenses too frquently in the field. Kolkata, being a dusty city, my sensor caught a good amount of dust. I bought a sensor cleaning kit from Amazon and tried my hand in cleaning the Z6II sensor. The result was quite good. Anyway, I'd sold my Nikon and Sony cameras when I migrated to Leica SL2s.

My SL2s also caught some dust while using in Kolkata. I again attempted cleaning of the sensor of Leica, with a lot of apprehension. But this tiume also, the cleaning was OK and I am now using the camera without any fear. I have decided one thing though, avoid lens changing in the field as far as possible while shooting in Kolkata.



 

[Somnath Goswami]

Nikon offers 3 times Sensor cleaning and lens cleaning for Rs.1400/. I find it very reasonable and always take that route. Complete peace of mind if you discount the commute to their Centre.
Cheers

[SwanOfUtrecht]

Have used both Photographic Solutions Sensorswab and VSGO and found both upto the task.
I guess any reputable swab would be the same/very similar. Bear in mind that sensor cleaning can be a very tricky exercise. You might need to worry more about your swiping technique that the company that manufactures the swab.

[Krish Chandran]

I currently use a VSGO sensor (only) cleaning kit. The package contains a small bottle of sensor cleaning fluid and 12 individually sealed swabs.
When I bought it I remember seeing separate kits for Full Frame, APS-C & M43. Before writing this I checked but could not find any VSGO M43 kits readily available in India. Full frame and APS-C kits are available though.

However, I think you should be good if you use any sensor cleaning fluid+ Swab kits that are available currently. I would avoid multipurpose kits.

[photoprocrastination]

Hey Nishit, thank you for the information!

I've found a UES one for 3k. Will probably spring for that. If not then two separate and dedicated lens & sensor cleaning kits. Thanks once again

[Nishit Dave]

I purchased one UES sensor cleaning kit while I was overseas. It works well for cleaning the sensor. It is also advertised as a sensor and lens cleaning kit, but that is because it has a lens cleaning brush, lens cleaning tissues, etc.

I think the Digitek kit is safe. The sensor cleaning fluid is anyway said to be 50% distilled water and 50% isopropyl alcohol, so there is nothing very special about it. It will clean lenses as well.

If a liquid is said to be a lens cleaning solution only, it obviously shouldn't be used on the sensor.

By the way, I have tried a lot of sensor cleaning solutions, but none of them worked as well as the liquid-and-swab based sensor cleaning kit. Everybody should get one even if it sounds expensive. Don't take risks with the sensor.

[photoprocrastination]

Hi folks, I'm currently looking for a sensor & lens cleaning kit for my M43 Camera. Looking on amazon gave me one popular result which is the Digitek (DCK-004) - my concern is that the liquid is said to be both a lens and sensor cleaner, is this safe for the sensor? Most other kits only have a lens cleaning solution, not this two in one.

I'd appreciate if folks could share any kits that they've had a positive experiences with? There are several others on amazon that I'm considering but I'd like some guidance from experienced people before I put my equipment on the line. A little confused on what's safe and a quality option.