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I have the large rocket blower and have yet to have it remove anything, but I keep trying.  Sensor scope and lens pen probably should be first.   I have the gel sticks,  a Pentax one reserver for Leica which I have not used.  Lens pen does fine.   

 

I have cleaned lots of Nikon sensors with Eclipse and no issues.

 

I would worry worry less if I knew why sensors corrode.  I think humid climate or liquids may be the problem,  but I do not know.    I do know the "no touch"  solution is not practical.

 

What do I tell the dealer when my name shows up for a M10 ?

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I have the large rocket blower and have yet to have it remove anything, but I keep trying. Sensor scope and lens pen probably should be first. I have the gel sticks, a Pentax one reserver for Leica which I have not used. Lens pen does fine.

 

I have cleaned lots of Nikon sensors with Eclipse and no issues.

 

I would worry worry less if I knew why sensors corrode. I think humid climate or liquids may be the problem, but I do not know. I do know the "no touch" solution is not practical.

 

What do I tell the dealer when my name shows up for a M10 ?

Sensors don't corrode. The coatings on cover glass do. It has been addressed by the manufacturer over and above the warranty period. That's pretty fair goodwill.

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I have the large rocket blower and have yet to have it remove anything, but I keep trying.  Sensor scope and lens pen probably should be first.   I have the gel sticks,  a Pentax one reserver for Leica which I have not used.  Lens pen does fine.   

 

I have cleaned lots of Nikon sensors with Eclipse and no issues.

 

I would worry worry less if I knew why sensors corrode.  I think humid climate or liquids may be the problem,  but I do not know.    I do know the "no touch"  solution is not practical.

 

What do I tell the dealer when my name shows up for a M10 ?

 

I have my first Rocket Blower for years until recently I gave it to my daughter. It was OK to blow on lens after wet cleaning. But didn't worked well with dust on sensor. I ordered new one and it made the difference. I guess, my first one was worn out after years of squeezing :) 

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The main thing is that the rubber of the original rocketblower tends to disintegrate after a number of years, depositing rubber particles on the sensor.

The Eyelead blower is made of a more stable material and has a dust filter.

 

 

 

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