Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack)
The Photographic Solutions Sensor Swabs are designed for cleaning the imaging sensor (CMOS or CCD) of DSLR Cameras and other delicate or hard to reach optical and imaging surfaces. Clean room manufactured and sealed, these swabs are the ultimate in purity.
Sensor Swab Type 2 is designed to clean the image sensors of the following DSLR Cameras:
Canon EOS 10D, EOS 20D, EOS 30D, EOS 40D, EOS D30, EOS D60, EOS 300D, EOS 350D, Rebel, Rebel Xti, Rebel XSi
Fujifilm Finepix S5 Pro
Konica/Minolta Maxxum 5D, Maxxum 7D
Nikon D1, D1H, D1X, D2H, D2Hs, D2X, D2Xs, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D100, D200, D300
Olympus E1, E300, E410, E510
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Pentax *ist D, *ist DL, *ist DS, K10D, K100D, K200D
Sony A100, A200, A700
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by PowerReviews(based on 41 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (36)
- Reliable (15)
- Lightweight (7)
- Durable (5)
- Improves product function (4)
Cons
- Pricey / poor value (3)
Best Uses
- Everyday (7)
- Home (6)
- Landscape photography (6)
- Travel (6)
- Portraits (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (16), Semi-professional (13), Professional (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great sensor cleaners
I've used these swabs with Eclipse solutions to clean my filthy camera sensors under rather extreme conditions: 1) after changing lenses during a tropical storm with 70+ mph winds and salt spray on the...Read complete review
I've used these swabs with Eclipse solutions to clean my filthy camera sensors under rather extreme conditions: 1) after changing lenses during a tropical storm with 70+ mph winds and salt spray on the beach and 2) during a multiweek trip through the desert loaded with the finest and grittiest dust you can imagine. Guess what? Perfectly clean sensors.
I am rating this as 4 stars only due to cost, functionally these are great.
*Just a note, I've seen others discuss streaked sensors, this comes from using too much solution, one or two drops is recommended. Three or more=streaking! Follow the directions, folks!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Worse than nothing
I've been cleaning my sensors on 10 DSLRS for 7 years now, always using a carefully fitted rubber spatula wrapped with a Pec Pad and with 2 drops of Eclipse. Usually got perfect results ...Read complete review
I've been cleaning my sensors on 10 DSLRS for 7 years now, always using a carefully fitted rubber spatula wrapped with a Pec Pad and with 2 drops of Eclipse. Usually got perfect results with 1 to 3 applications.
Recently I felt rich and tried out the Sensor Swabs, both the Type 2 for my D300 and the Type 3 for my D700. I went through an entire box of a dozen and my D300 is every bit as dirty as when I started. The fabric appears to release as much particulate fiber matter as it claims to remove, and the wrapping of the plastic spatula is sloppy, a far poorer and less precise tool than my trusty old custom-made rubbermaid-based instrument. Halfway through the box of Type 3 Swabs, my D700 looks worse than when I started, and I'm chucking the rest, writing off the loss, and getting me some more Pec Pads.
If all you care about are particles the size of rocks they should work fine for you.
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
Easy to use and convenient to carry in your camera bag.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
Really easy to use on smaller sensor cameras. Id like to be able to re-use it
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
Really not a fan of how spendy these swabs are, but they do a great job. In any case, they're a better value than taking my camera to a local shop for cleaning.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
Got these to cleane the sensor on my Canon EOS 30D. The Type 2 swabs are size to fit the senso on that camera. Make sure you match your own camera before ordering.
Also remember that these are dry swabs. You need to get the Eclipse Optic Cleaning Fluid as the wetting agent.
Those two items worked great and were still cheaper than a $50 bill at my local shop. And I'm not equipped to do the job again several times over.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
With Eclipse2 it takes a minute or two to clean my camera's sensor completely. I love this!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
This product was very easy to use, although it was my first time cleaning my camera sensor so it took me a couple of tries to get good at it. Once I got the hang of using this product(or the cleaning process in general)it got rid of all the dust bunnies on my camera's sensor, which is what the product is advertised and supposed to do, it did the job so I couldn't be happier with the product. I would and will definitely be buying this again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Sensor cleaner
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
First I would say the curtesy of the staff is exelent, and for the product I used to clean the sensor after I notice a dark spark in a picture , works great ( using and the fluid ).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
best sensor cleaner I have used
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
Quick and easy to do without worry!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Convenient
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Does not come with fluid
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
I had sporadic spots on my image sensor which I believe came from moving from an air-conditioned room to a humid climate outside. I tried using dust blowers, but they did not work. After doing some research, it appeared that the image sensor on my Nikon D300 needed cleaning. I got some assurances about doing it myself from some internet research, and found these sensor cleaning swabs at B&H. I wasn't sure I needed the fluid too, but I didn't purchase it. I cleaned the sensor using the swabs and did some test photos. It seems they worked fine so far.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
A necessary item for your digital camera. Easy to use, works great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
put a little E2 cleaning solution on them and carefully swipe them across the sensor. saves a lot of money against taking it in.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Too expensive
Best Uses
- Cleaning Camera Sensor
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
It is a perfect item for what i need this for. cleaning my camera's sensor. Too bad they are So very expensive.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cost effective
- Efficient
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
Used with a sensor cleaning solution and carefully following a good set of instructions available in many places on the internet, these swabs produce a good result. I clean my own D300 as well as the 30D and T2i sensors in the cameras that are part of our college Photography loan program. A first pass in each direction is usually 90 percent effective, and a second pass usually picks up the final dirt and grease specks.
Someone who cleans sensors professionally has the advantage of using a small vacuum, and working with excellent lighting and at least one magnifying device and sometimes two. But for the average user these swabs will be a cost-effective alternative between professional cleanings.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
used on 40d. i used one to get all the oils off, then used another for a final clean. i got oil on sensor from a brush getting a hair out that would not blow. sensor was bad with grease. i applied 4 drops of sensor solution bought from b&h. grease came off in one there and back pass. still had some small dust after so i used another and came clean enough to live with. i have 6 tiny specks of dust that wont blow out but are hardly noticeable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Sensor cleaning
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
I use the sensor swab to clean my camera sensor by myself. It works fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
I use the sensor swabs for cleaning my digital camera. Which works great. They also work great for cleaning the inside of my negative/slide scanner. Lint is very attracted to the screen & the swabs are a great way to get rid of it.
I do wish that they made a slightly narrow one for cleaning smaller objects such as the sensor on the inside of the digital camera. The swab seems a bit to big for that, but, still gets the job done.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Costly Use wisely
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
Great for cleaning Canon sensors. Easy for a novice to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
Nothing much to say other than it does an excellent job cleaning your sensor, which is something any DSLR user will have to do or have done at some point. Use with an approved cleaner, be careful, and you should have no problem. There are many good tutorials on the web to help you through the process. Don't pinch pennies and use a swab which isn't made for this job. These things are much cheaper than a new camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Photographic Solutions Sensor Swab Type 2 (12-Pack):
Cleans it up proper
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- 12 x Sensor Swab Type 2
- Instruction Sheet
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