Topic: lens pen (Read 657 times)

blanko · « **on:** January 29, 2010, 07:53:08 AM »

Has anyone tried to use a lenspen to take dust spots of the sensor.I feel confident in using it but would love to know if there were any snags etc. My daughter bought it as a present for xmas and I have yet to use it.

rogprov · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2010, 08:19:16 AM »

I have the "Lenspen Sensorklear" which (as you may have guessed) is designed specifically for cleaning sensors (well sensor filter glasses really). I've used it a couple of times just to remove some specks and it worked very well indeed. I found just lightly touching the speck of dust with the pen removed it instantly. I've not tried cleaning the entire sensor filter with it.

AScot · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2010, 08:45:45 AM »

Don't use the Lenspen to clean your sensor, it is apparently only for lenses. Use the Lenspen Sensorklear, as rogprov has mentioned. I have used it on very stubborn dust, probably pollen, and it worked quite well although it left a few small spots. I will have to do it again when I work up the courage.

vaughaag · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:56:32 AM »

I have both the Lenspen and Lenspen Sensorklear and would recommend them. I have used the Lenspen Sensorklear a few times now. Read the instructions and don't be to heavy handed and your be fine.

I've been considering a wet clean after watching this http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1847353720?bctid=60410775001

Rgds,
Dave

Oldy Baldy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2010, 01:54:43 PM »

I also have the sensorclear I use it whenever necessary if you are either heavy handed or not a very practical person then think twice about doing it yourself but otherwise it is straightforward and is not a highly skilled operation just be careful and for myself I would rather go lightly and do it twice than wade in a bit heavy handed hope this helps

John

Stef. · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2010, 05:21:43 PM »

I have got the arctic butterfly and it works very well. I would never dare to use a lenspen on a sensor.
Stef.

jakehumphrey · « **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2010, 10:38:17 PM »

lens pen for the lens glass only. would i recommend well i have one but wouldn't buy another. I did invest in a cheap nylon paint brush which i can charge by rubbing across my hand, this picks the dust up off my mirror.

AScot · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2010, 11:30:32 PM »

Quote from: jakehumphrey on May 04, 2010, 10:38:17 PM

I did invest in a cheap nylon paint brush which i can charge by rubbing across my hand, this picks the dust up off my mirror.

I would be careful of charging a brush using my hand, you may be transferring skin oil to your mirror/sensor, making dust stick harder.

Well the Lenspen Sensorklear is the correct one to use for the sensor and I have found it is the only thing that would remove what I suspect was pollen. Nothing else worked including the Arctic Butterfly or a blower. The Arctic Butterfly works great now that the sensor has no wet pollen on it.

alphauser · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2010, 03:41:57 PM »

please also be aware that the sensor has a special anti-static (ie dust) coating..
anything touching this will displace or even remove the protective application, making it far more vulnerable in the future to 'attract' dust.

(as someone else has already suggested, these 'pens' are really designed for lenses, not oh so sensitive sensors!)

vaughaag · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2010, 04:58:28 PM »

Quote from: AScot on May 04, 2010, 11:30:32 PM

Quote from: jakehumphrey on May 04, 2010, 10:38:17 PM
I did invest in a cheap nylon paint brush which i can charge by rubbing across my hand, this picks the dust up off my mirror.

I would be careful of charging a brush using my hand, you may be transferring skin oil to your mirror/sensor, making dust stick harder.

Well the Lenspen Sensorklear is the correct one to use for the sensor and I have found it is the only thing that would remove what I suspect was pollen. Nothing else worked including the Arctic Butterfly or a blower. The Arctic Butterfly works great now that the sensor has no wet pollen on it.

I totally agree, the Sensorklear is brill for pollen.

Dave

pjjohnson · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2010, 10:54:58 PM »

Yes I use the Lenspen "SensorKlear" -- designed for use on sensors, not lenses, there seems to be quite a bit of confusion!!

It is amazing how well it works. I've cleaned my A350's sensor over 20 times with it, and you can get practically any dirt or dust off. I did my A550 for the *gulp* first time today, fortunately only needed a blow-out.

Incidentally the "e-film" that is in front of the sensor is stronger than people think. You can easily push gently against it, oh and the "e-film" isn't fixed so it does move around if you press too hard.

Cheers,

Peter.

keith_h · « **Reply #11 on:** June 07, 2010, 05:02:06 AM »

I have used a finger wrapped in a microfibre cloth for field cleaning (I hear people going eeek!!) which seems to work fine so long as you are gentle. Same deal with all these sensor cleaning gadgets.

I have also used the lens pen with the round tip for lenses but and have just acquired the one that can get into the corners.

I am no purist when it comes to sensor cleaning and don't suggest you follow my lead, but all these things have worked Ok for me at various times.

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