Sensor Cleaning DIY anyone?

[Dynacophil]

Hi

Who is doing it by himself and: how?

I do since I am into dSLR (5 years) and now first time bought a set of tools - til now I did it with selfdeveloped tools, also successful.

I bought a SensorWand and PecPads from Microtools and was successful as well as with my before method. I use Methanol for cleaning, no Isopropanol. Not easy to get, but better.

This is a never before cleaned D70 of first generation.

before

after first try, two other followed

after (4th try)

Tools

 

[Texun1]

I have been cleaning mine for years using the same supplies as you. I find taking a picture of a clear blue sky will give a good showing of the dust bunnies hiding on the sensor.

 

[Dynacophil]

the white acrylic background of my tabletop and aperture 22 is what I used.

 

[Texun1]

Here is a link to the supply store I order from. They have brush sizes made for your sensor width.

http://www.copperhillimages.com/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=3

 

[Dynacophil]

I buy at www.micro-tools.com (at the german shop of them) ...

 

[1970's Fan]

I know this is an old thread but I only recently started cleaning my sensor myself. When I got my Nikon D7100 as a part exchange, it was great until I saw the dreaded spots. At first I thought I'd have to send it away to be cleaned but thanks to you tube and "the angry photographer", I nervously gave it a go. It took me three swabs. Then I pointed my camera at the sky and took a photo. Seeing a mark, I was disapointed. While I contemplated getting the fourth swab out, I noticed a mark on the window . I opened the back door, took another snap and I was relieved to see my clear sensor phew! What a maroon! (as Bugs Bunny would say) . The best thing about it is saving £100 or whatever it costs to send it away for cleaning.

 

[1970's Fan]

I got my cleaning stuff from www.cameraclean.co.uk