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Subject: Re: [OM] 5D dust cleaning, was: Happy ...
From: Joel Wilcox <jfwilcox@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:13:27 -0500
On Mon, Apr 9, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Moose wrote:
> I too have a Lenspen Sensorclear, as well as a couple of their regular
> lenspens. And I have a brush prepared according 
> to the instructions from his last recommended technique.
> 
> I've not been that happy with the brush. Last time I used it, I slipped
> slightly off the sensor and got some slight 
> amount of oily stuff on one side of it - and on the sensor. That all took
> a bit of fuss to clear up.
> 
> The Sensorclear seems simpler and more reliable to use. One does have to
> get used to the idea that it oozes the cleaning 
> compound through the cleaning surface and if it is clean, it is actually
> safe to press fairly hard. If unsure, you can 
> try it on a piece of glass or plastic first, to be sure there is no
> scratching.
> 
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> My quick clean solution violates all advice from everyone. The real
> problem with the blowers is that they are just too 
> wussy. I use a partially used can of Dust-Off, held upright, so no liquid
> will come out, and blast the blazes out of the 
> overall mirror compartment, finishing up with the sensor. So far, no
> damage and a quick, effective cleaning each time. I 
> reserved the Sensorclear pen for anything that is still stuck, and only
> for that/those spot(s).

Thanks Moose.  I have wanted to try the compressed air method before
touching the sensor itself.  Your experience emboldens me somewhat.

Joel W.

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