Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case

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  • B&H # VISL700
  • Mfr# 3226004-1

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The Arctic Butterfly SL-700 Sensor Brush is intended for use with entry level DSLR cameras and/or for more budget oriented users. The Arctic Butterfly SL 700 Sensor Brush is compact and can be easily fitted into the photographer's pocket. It comes in one size and has a lower spinning speed compared to other Arctic Butterfly models. It can be used in all DSLR sensors for removing dust and fibers.

One size fits all - suitable for any image sensor size DSLR
Compact & Lightweight
Uses one AAA Battery for power
Non-interchangeable brush head

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Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case
 
4.4

(based on 22 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (21)
  • Lightweight (12)
  • Durable (6)
  • Improves product function (5)
  • Reliable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday (5)
    • Home (5)
    • Studio (4)
    • Travel (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (10), Professional (4), Semi-professional (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Excellent product

    I own a Sony A100 and had noticed some spots shown
    up on the same places in some of my photos.
    I cleaned my lenses but that did not help.
    The ...Read complete review

    I own a Sony A100 and had noticed some spots shown
    up on the same places in some of my photos.
    I cleaned my lenses but that did not help.
    The spots are most visible when using aperture
    from F10 and smaller, eg F16. Also most
    visible in areas of light tones.

    I wanted buy a easy to use and not so expensive
    device to clean the sensor with. I found this
    product and after reading some reviews, most
    positive, about it on the Internet I decided
    to give it a try.

    I have now used the device once and all the spots
    are gone! It is very easy to use. And I believe
    it can last for many years.
    Both the leather case and the red plastic case
    are also very nice. A high quality product for
    a very nice price I would say.

    Of course it will only remove dry dust particles.
    A really dirty sensor with maybe oil spots etc
    I believe would require some sort of "wet cleaning"
    or maybe best to deliver the camera in for service.

    But this device should remove all dry dust
    particles. Will be in my photo bag forever!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Incredibly poor build quality

    Gets the job done, but considering the very poor build quality - this brush is highly overpriced.

    Gets the job done, but considering the very poor build quality - this brush is highly overpriced.

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 22 customers

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    4.0

    Works well, beware shutter lubricants

    By Will

    from New Brunswick, N.J.

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday use

      Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

      This product worked well AFTER I did a wet cleaning of the sensor. There was too much lubrication around the sensor from the factory that became spots on the sensor with a dry cleaning and this brush. After a wet cleaning, this brush has been great.

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      5.0

      Works as advertised

      By Bryan

      from Fargo

      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

          My sensor and viewfinder were both pretty dirty. Using this plus a rocket blower removed all the spots from my images. Fast and easy to use.

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          4.0

          Great Dust Remover

          By Whaze

          from Chicago

          About Me Semi-Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

              This works as advertised. I would give it 5 stars if it didn't seem so overpriced - which it is.

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              5.0

              Dust Buster

              By Tulsa Bill

              from Tulsa, OK

              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use

              Cons

              • Expensive

              Best Uses

              • Periodic Maintenance

              Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

              Pricey, but did a great job removing several years of accumulated dust from the sensor of my Canon 5D. Regular use after multiple lens changes should help maintain image quality. Greatly reduces post processing time spent eliminating dust spots. I think the cost is well worth it in the long run for active photographers. Less desirable for casual photographers who shoot infrequently.

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              5.0

              Must Need for All

              By Ben C

              from Georgetown, KY

              About Me Getting Started

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Everyday use
                • Home
                • Landscape Photography
                • Macro Photography
                • Portraits
                • Studio
                • Traveling

                Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                I really like this tool. I needed something I could take in the field and clean my sensor with that was light and compact. This product does exactly what it says it will do. Takes care of my problems and saves me money.

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                4.0

                Great, fast and reliable

                By [@]

                from Paris, france

                About Me Semi-Professional

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight
                • Reliable

                Cons

                • Not very efficient

                Best Uses

                • Landscape Photography
                • Traveling

                Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                Best solutions to clean your sensor. But you'll need to apply it several time, and may be finish the cleaning with a vaccum.

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                4.0

                Solid Product

                By Brian

                from Denver, CO

                About Me Professional

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight
                • Reliable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                    This is a solid product and does just what I expected it to (removes dust). I definitely recommend using the Sensor Loupe along with it as spotting any remaining dust or knowing where to focus your swipes of the brush is tricky.

                    The only reason I gave it a 4 is that I feel it's still a bit overpriced.

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                    3.0

                    Great but pricey

                    By cmzone

                    from albuquerque, NM

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Lightweight
                    • Reliable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                        A must-have tool but the cheap, plastic design has me scratching my head why it's so expensive.

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                        5.0

                        A great tool

                        By JAMMIN

                        from Philadelphia

                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Home

                          Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                          The Artic Butterfly SL 700 is a great tool. Small enough to travel easily with you and powerful enough to get the job done.

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                          4.0

                          Handy tool

                          By Ogden2k

                          from Maine, USA

                          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                              I went on vacation and was careless when switching lenses, got a lot of dust of my sensor. I purchased this and was able to remove all dust from the sensor. This tool really has been handy several times.

                              Please be careful however and read the directions as you could cause serious damage to the sensor.

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                              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              1.0

                              Incredibly poor build quality

                              By trondp

                              from Oslo, Norway

                              About Me Semi-Professional

                              Verified Reviewer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Use

                              Cons

                              • Not Durable

                              Best Uses

                              • Sensor cleaning

                              Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                              Gets the job done, but considering the very poor build quality - this brush is highly overpriced.

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                              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              4.0

                              Great tool!

                              By Michele

                              from North Olmsted, Ohio

                              About Me Professional

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Use
                              • Improves Product Function
                              • Lightweight

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                                  Easy to use.
                                  Sweep across sensor, run machine to spin off the dust(away from sensor).
                                  shut it off & repeat
                                  Great little tool.
                                  Only one downfall-price, could be a little cheaper I feel.
                                  But overall a Great Product!

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                                  5.0

                                  Works Well

                                  By DW

                                  from Johnson City, TN

                                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Improves Product Function

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Everyday use
                                    • Home
                                    • Studio
                                    • Traveling

                                    Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                                    I had returned from a trip to a beach and had lots of trouble with dust and sand getting into the camera and on the sensor. This did a good job removing the dust. If you have a camera that doesn't have a dust remover built in, the Arctic Butterfly is a must.

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                                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    4.0

                                    Squeaky Clean

                                    By John Q.

                                    from Eagle, Idaho

                                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Improves Product Function
                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                                        Bought this recently while on a trip to East Coast and have been very happy with it so far. Dust clings to the bristles and I've seen a dramatic decrease in blemishes on my images. I haven't compared it to other forms of sensor cleaning but I'm very satisfied and would recommend it.

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                                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        Usefull gadget

                                        By Ugeorge

                                        from Denali, AK

                                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Easy To Use
                                        • Improves Product Function
                                        • Lightweight

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                                            Easy to use for a non-professional. Great results. Clear pictures after that.

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                                            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                             
                                            5.0

                                            Takes the fear away

                                            By Becca

                                            from Sonoma, CA

                                            About Me Professional

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Durable
                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Improves Product Function
                                            • Lightweight

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Home
                                              • Studio

                                              Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                                              I've always been terrified of cleaning my own sensor and suffered for it in post production. I read reviews about the Arctic Butterfly and decided to try it myself. It is so easy to use and it worked wonders on my first try. This is my new best friend and will save so much time removing dust in post production.

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                                              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                               
                                              5.0

                                              fast n simple

                                              By Van

                                              from West of Puerto Rico

                                              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Compact
                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Lightweight

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Home

                                                Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                                                i was having some spots on my sensor. not big deal but they start been a pain. in less than a minute they have gone. really simple n fast. it can be store anywhere.

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                                                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                                 
                                                5.0

                                                Great Tool!

                                                By Peter

                                                from Germantown, MD

                                                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Easy To Use
                                                • Lightweight

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • As needed
                                                  • Everyday use
                                                  • Studio
                                                  • Traveling

                                                  Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                                                  I saw the SL-700 being demonstrated at a B&H Photo booth outside a seminar I attended about a month ago. I seemed like just the tool I needed to clean dust particles from the sensor & viewfinder inside my DSLR. As soon as it arrived, I tried it out, and it worked perfectly. It uses no fluids, so there are no worries about damaging your image sensor. It's easy to use and works great for removing light dust.

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                                                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                   
                                                  5.0

                                                  Works great with Minolta/Sony

                                                  By Raul

                                                  from Los Angeles, CA

                                                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Durable
                                                  • Easy To Use

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • DSLR Sensor cleaning

                                                    Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                                                    Had some spots on Minolta 7D and Sony A100. Tried blower, but they were stubborn. I cleaned both cameras in about 1/2 hour with with SL-700 brush. Took a couple of passes, but sensor was completely cleared. I would recommend purchasing brush and sensor loupe in kit. Sensor loupe helps ALOT! Brush fits sensor on Minolta 7D and A100 perfectly.

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                                                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                     
                                                    4.0

                                                    Works very good

                                                    By Uros78

                                                    from Belgrade, Serbia

                                                    About Me Semi-Professional

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy To Use
                                                    • Efficient
                                                    • Lightweight

                                                    Cons

                                                    • Hard to pack back
                                                    • No batteries included

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Cleaning a sensor
                                                    • Everyday use

                                                    Comments about Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 with Case:

                                                    I used this product the day I got it! First I tried to blow away the dust, but some particles were left on a low-pass sensor filter, so I opened a camera and used this brush, and after the second time, there was no dust on my sensor. Works great with dry dust, for wet particles it's not so great(though dry dust is really its purpose). The only thing that I would critisize is that it comes without an AAA battery, so you gotta have one of your own.

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                                                    What's in the Box

                                                    Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly SL-700 Rotary Sensor Brush with Case
                                                    • Carry Case
                                                    • User Guide
                                                    • 1-Year Replacement Warranty

                                                      Requires one AAA battery (not included)

                                                     
                                                     
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