dbraid Posted August 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 3, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello all, I am comfortable enough wet cleaning my M8, but I always wonder if I can do this more efficiently/effectively. Recently a friend said he swears by the Sensor Loupe from visible dust. Given the very different flange to sensor distance on the M8, however, I wonder how well this would work. Can anyone comment on this? Additionally, Does the visual check save multiple cleaning/checking cycles? Thanks, Donald Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gfspencer Posted August 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 3, 2009 I use the Visible Dust Sensor Loupe on my M8. It works well. It is not difficult to focus but as I recall it does not sit directly on the flange. (But then it does not sit directly on the flange on my 50D.) I have the 5x loupe. I think that there is a 7x loupe now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted August 3, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 3, 2009 I've used one since they came out. It revolutionised sensor cleaning for me - and I use it on full frame Canon DSLR and my M8s. The Arctic Butterfly's great when you're on the road and can't carry canned air - and the bigger brushes are perfect for regular maintenance cleaning. I've not needed to use a wet system in years. Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted August 3, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 3, 2009 I have and use one of the loupes but I still take a picture of a blank PC monitor screen, moving the camera in a small circle while taking the image, or of a clear blue sky, which hasn't happen to often lately here in Atlanta GA, just to check that I have all spots removed. Sometimes I still have a faint spot that you can not see with the loupe. I figure if I'm taking the time to clean the sensor I want it totally clean. As far as the mount to sensor distance I don't find it a probelm. I just move my eye in or out until the sensor is in focus through the loupe. I even move the loupe off the mount to get it to magnify a little larger and or to look into the corners a little better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbraid Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted August 3, 2009 Thank you all for your quick responses. I will try the loupe. I tend to go through several cycles of brushing, wiping and photographing to test for residue. Ultimately, I get a clean sensor, but I think this will make the process more reliable if I can see what I am doing more directly. Donald Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted August 3, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 3, 2009 I have used the loupe to good effect with the arctic butterfly. resistant dirt etc however requires loupe & wet cleaning... Chris mentionned compressed air... Thought one should never use that on a sensor! I don't... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted August 3, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 3, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have used the loupe to good effect with the arctic butterfly. resistant dirt etc however requires loupe & wet cleaning... Chris mentionned compressed air... Thought one should never use that on a sensor! I don't... re Compressed air - absolutely right - NEVER in the chamber. You use canned air to electrostatically charge the Visible Dust brush before you use it on the sensor - that way it picks up the dust rather than spreading it around. You then clean the brush with the air. NEVER in the chamber! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted August 3, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 3, 2009 Hi All, Have you addresses (or links) to buy this loupe and all that is needed to clean oneself the sensor A good loupe of quality and not the "cheap" loupe is needed? Thanks for your answers. Regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted August 3, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 3, 2009 I have the sensor loupe and it is a very useful tool for all sorts of things. I have not found it very useful for cleaning the sensor. Most of the sensor marks I get, do not seem to be visible with the loupe. I find the usual test method of using a long lens defocused on an evenly lit sky is better at picking up dirt or splodges. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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