A new Sensor Cleaning Tool -- for the public

Golf007sd

This looks like an amazing product for those, like myself, that like to clean our own sensors. Please don't forget to vote at the end.

New Sensor Cleaning Tool.

Oooh by the way...if you ever wanted to see how an M9 is built, have a look at the video in the middle...cool stuff.

TaoTeJared

I like!!!

Herre

Very interesting. Had my sensor cleaned by an Nikon 2 weeks ago, and the Nikon tech used this exact tool (only difference being a red in stead of blue head).

Msmoto

Super…. once they are available I suspect a lot of us will grab one. It would appear the method almost eliminates the possibility of scratching as one simply touches and does not rub the sensor.

Too bad Nikon did not assemble the D600 and look at the sensors as the Leica folks do. But, there is a difference in price….

proudgeek

I bet even I could use this without messing it up.

donaldejose

Yes, I want one! But, probably does't remove lubricant as well as it does dust particles. Also, I noticed the technician still used some liquid and a rubbing pad to remove some dust the sticky device did not get off the sensor.

Golf007sd

@Herre: If you watched the video to the end, you will notice that the one the tech was using was red, like the one you saw. :P

shawnino

Need it.

Golf007sd

OK Ladies and gents for those that are seeking to get this here is where you can get one.

Eyelead Corp. (German Site)
First Ebay listing for $35.99 (this is where I got mine.)
Second Ebay Listing...same price @ $35.99
Eyelead Viscous Cleaning Paper for USA purchase

Amazon.de 25.04 EUR
Additional Paper via Amazon.de

Amazon UK 35-38 Pounds.
Additional Paper via Amazon UK.

For those seeking the Pentax version you can find it here on Adorama: Pentax O-ICK1

Cheers...

Beso

@Golf007sd - thanks for the thread. I had already found the eBay listing and placed an order but people should be aware there is a limited quantity available.

[Deleted User]

On Juli 4 I put a message in the D600 shread.

The official Pentax sensor cleaning kit. Seems a good one to me.

http://www.pentax2u.com/webshaper/store/viewProd.asp?pkProductItem=50

Now it is much better documented.

Golf007sd

@Beso: I found an additional seller on Ebay, which happens to see it at the same price. I updated the listing above to show that.

Now I'm looking to see where I can find more of the paper to have in my inventory.

@Ton: That item too service the same function I believe. Yet for us in the USA when converted to US Dollars, it come to about $60. Making the eBay a better deal. I did find the Pentax version on Adorama and post the link above.

cowleystjames

Read the review of this product before and been looking for one, but there was very limited quantities available. Thanks to Golf, I've just ordered one on Amazon.co.uk and it's coming from Germany.

Gareth

Bought. Thanks for that. Really looking forward to getting it.

[Deleted User]

Found one $ 9,59 free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRO-Camera-CCD-CMOS-Sensor-Dust-Cleaning-Jelly-Cleaner-Kit-for-Canon-Nikon-Sony-/331021565885?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item4d126c3fbd

spraynpray

1 ordered for a trial thanks Ton.

roombarobot

I ordered one as well, thanks for sharing the cheaper option to buy this, Ton!

NSXTypeR

I ordered one as well, thanks for sharing the cheaper option to buy this, Ton!

Haha, ironic that a member named roombarobot would comment on this thread!

roombarobot

Heh, thanks NSXTypeR.

On a related note, there seem to be many for sale on Ebay, here is one for $8.99:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-CMOS-CCD-sensor-dust-Jelly-cleaner-cleaning-kits-f-DSLR-camera-Canon-Nikon-/271280089812?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item3f298daad4

Killerbob

Ordered from Amazon DE and got the small swab set for sensors as well. The sensor stick is surely good for dust bunnies, but probably not for water or oil marks...

[Deleted User]

Received it yesterday, tested it.

I had dust spots, first used the Giotto blower and most were gone.

With the eyelead I cleaned the rest, but I still saw some micro dust.
In LR with the - spot removal tool - and with - visualize spots - you can see them.
These spots are not visible in 100% normal view on your photo.

I did a second pass with the eyelead on the sensor where the micro dust was and saw that some spots were gone and I had moved some.

The catch is, that you have to remove the spots from the eylead, to transfer them to the paper and the problem is, you cannot see that you have done that, the micro dust spots are too small.

The good thing is, you cannot see these on your photo, the f/22 shot was clean. You can only see them in Lightroom when you- visualize spots- after you put more contrast on your f/22 made test photo. When you look at your screen in the normal 100% mode you cannot see them. The bad thing is, you have to clean the eyelead well and you only can do this with the paper.

At the end, very nice tool, but I see a new - micro dust -topic coming

[Deleted User]

I put my testshot on Flickr.



With the Eyelead I saw that I put (micro) dust spots on my sensor. The viscous paper does not take all spots off. You cannot see them here, only in LR with - visualize dust - at it's highest.

[Deleted User]

Ah another one showed up, $ 24,75 free shipping (2 sticks, 1 for the corner).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MATIN-CMOS-CCD-Sensor-Cleaner-Set-for-DSLR-SLR-Digital-Camera-Mirrorless-/281206404394?ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:US:1123

Killerbob

I finally received the package from Eyelead. I paid 87EUR/117USD for the cleaning tool, which was part of a kit consisting of the pen and an airblower (w. build-in airfilter), a bunch of "sticky" paper, and a sensor cleaning kit with swabs and liquid.

It was a bit more expensive than the knockoffs from China, but the original Eyelead has a really nice quality to it. It is GERMAN built:) I have seen one of the Hong Kong versions and I wouldn't put that into my camera. Also, it took all of 10 days to get to Greenland.

I tested it out, and it is certainly a much easier method to get rid of dusties that the air blower can't deal with, than having to pull out the big "Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab"-solution...

Golf007sd

Got to use this tool today for the first time. Did a good job on my buddies D800...much more efficient if the blower does not do the job in the first place. Having said that, I would not want to use this if you find that you have something else on your sensor beside dust spots...ie oil and such. For those, a sensor swap is the best way to go.

Very happy I got this new tool.

PB_PM

Its the same stick... from the same site.