Hi there,

Has anyone used this product before and if not what would you say to using it?
Apparently it's used by service centres...

Sensor Klear by Lenspen

I have looked at one carefully, however I think this product is a bit of a con as the so called pen and brush are not used to clean the sensor, but the blower that is provided.. In my view there are better blowers around that do a better job.. I would not use any other method than the blower, which I have used ever since I have owned a digital SLR.

Which blower would you recommend Dan?

Giottos Rocket Air Blower - (Large) 7.5..  This has a valve to prevent it sucking in dirt and works a treat

And what about that stubborn dirt that just doesn't wanna come off?

I have never had any really bad dirt that would not come off as long as you use the blower often  enough to keep the sensor clean, and avoid situations that will cause dirt to get in esp when changing lens out of doors.. Dirt sticking to the sensor is often the result of the camera getting steamed up and this can be hard to shift.. I would recommend a service centre to do this
 

But I do have the camera serviced every 12-18 months and they do that as part of the job..  

Unit 130 Centennial Park
Centennial Avenue
Elstree Hill South
Borehamwood
Elstree
Hertfordshire
WD6 3SE

Tel: 08705 143 723
Fax: 020 8731 4139

  Much depends on the seals on the camera some are far better than others..  You can get the sensor cleaned as part of the warranty and I  get it done free as part of being a member of the CPS Canon Professional Services..  You can join this if you have enough gear to qualify,  and they do it while I  wait... the cost maybe around 25 pounds otherwise you can check with them.

May not be what you want to do but if you take into consideration the costs v value of your gear it is worthwhile make it a xmas pressy for the camera lol..    I plan to go there soon to get it done once more..  

I've not used that product.
 
Mostly I use a blower - same as Dan. Bought mine as a Jessops own make because it is much cheaper - it is a Giotto Rocket Blower inside the pack       exactly the same, the rubber bulb has Giotto in the moulding.  

I also occasionally use a brush if the blower does not get all the dust off.  Either get a specific brush for sensor cleaning, or know exactly what you are buying. Most brushes will leave marks on the sensor so it is a must to get it right !

Another place to get a professional clean while you wait is:

Fixation
Unit C, 250 Kennington Lane
LONDON
SE11 5RD

020 7582 3294

£25 +vat 

Worthwhile - they will do a better job than you can. Price includes cleaning the focussing screen, mirrorbox and the back any fitted lens or cap.

I did get hold of Fixation but they are only open during the week :(
Plus I need to buy something for when I go back to SA as they don't have service centres like here and I'll have to clean it myself. Plus if SA had cleaning cetres they would charge close on £40!!!

Thanks for all the help, I think I'll get the rocket blower and see how that goes :)

Throw a sickie go down to Fixattion get their full kit
 and set up a cleaning centre in SA and charge £35

Pay for itself in no time at all

Good Idea :)!!!

I use the Giottos Rocket Air Blower.  The only dust bunnies probs I have had were early on with my cameras.  Since then, a good blow with the Rocket once in a while takes care of things.  I might have had an "oil" spot or similar something not long after the camera was purchased but with care in lens changing I have little problems.

Be careful, be very careful to have the camera turned OFF when changing lenses.  I tried "pinhole" camera shots with a tiny, perhaps 1/3mm hole or smaller on a cap placed over the camera body. The tiny hole was open to the air.  So, I got dust bunnies! Amazing how small the dust can and likely is that causes the problems!    With camera off, changing lenses is generally no problem but a blast of air from the fairly strong Rocket is well worth it.

Some folks say use "canned air" and I have not tried it. I fear the freezing effect might be a nasty.  I really do not know.      TomDArt. 

I wanted to know if I could use the rocket blaster on my lenses as well or will it blow dust into the lens?

You should use the rocket blower on your lenses prior to cleaning. This way it will remove any particles that could cause surface scratching to the lens coating when cleaning. Also use it around the lens mount area before changing/removing lenses to avoid and dust getting into the opening when you detach the lens. 

Yes thanks Richard.. Not sure how you mean about blowing dust into the lens..  The rear elements are sealed.. But much the same as with the Camera a good technique is to hold the lens and camera face down to the floor with the openings downwards.. As long as you take care to not protrude the blower too close to the sensor or glass, the effects of gravity will then encourage any dust to fall out..

Thanx guys, I'm gonna go and get myself one now!

Good for you Vera .. We expect you to report back lol!

So I got my 'Rocket Blower' today for £8 from Jessops, as Dan said it's a Giottos in Jessops packaging, which completely negates the whole point!!!

Anyway I got home and started with my lenses (all 3 - WOW, I've got 3). Then went into the camera, I don't have a magnifying glass or anything but I'll shoot the sky tomorrow (if it's out) and see if the dust is gone, at least I know where to look for it - LOL.

I was having such fun that I went onto reorganising my bag, that was fun too, I can't believe how badly I had set it out. But do you gys have too many removable spacers/seperators? Mine have now become extra base padding...

Verea, one way to spot dust bunnies is a shot on a plain painted wall.  It doesn't even need to be in focus.  

Oh thanx Tom... I'll do that!

And it's Vera not Verea... Prob a slip of your finger :)

Vera, you don't want to see any long stuff I type before editing the typos.  LOL> That was definitely a typo slip.

It's okay :) I think everyone does it pretty much all the time :)