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Digital Survival KIT - Sensor Swab Type 2 (w/Eclipse) |  | Brand: Photographic Solutions
Category: Photography
Buy New: $22.95
as of 9/4/2010 00:34 CDT details
New (2) from $22.95
Seller: Adorama Camera
Rating:  24 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 5.9 x 1.4
MPN: IK2
Model: IK2
UPC: 795122210023
EAN: 0795122210023
ASIN: B000PNGM18
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The only wet method endorsed by any camera manufacturer | | • | Guaranteed not to scratch your sensor | | • | Photographic solutions, Inc. guarantees that their products will cause no damage to your sensor. | | • | Made in the USA |
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Product Description
The Digital Survival Kit contains 4 sensor swabs (of either Type 1,2 or 3), 1 e-wipe packet, 10 sheets of PEC*PAD, and a 1/2 oz. bottle of Eclipse. All in an easy to carry (belt loop) zippered nylon pouch. The Following Cameras use Type 1: Canon EOS 1D Canon EOS 1D Mark II Fuji Finepix S1 Pro Fuji Finepix S2 Pro Fuji Finepix S3 Pro Kodak DCS 760 Kodak DCS620 Kodak DCS620X Leica M8 Sigma SD9 Sigma SD10 The Following Cameras use Type 2: Canon EOS 350D Canon EOS 10D Canon EOS 1D Mark III Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS 300D Canon EOS 30D Canon EOS D30 Canon EOS D60 Canon Rebel Canon Rebel Xti Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Maxxum 7D 2 Nikon D1 Nikon D100 Nikon D1H Nikon D1X Nikon D200 Nikon D2H Nikon D2Hs Nikon D2X Nikon D40 Nikon D50 Nikon D70 Nikon D70s Nikon D80 Olympus E300 Olympus E1 Pentax *ist DL Pentax *ist DS Pentax *ist D Sony Alpha 100 The Following Cameras use Type 3: Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS 1Ds Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II Contax N Digital Kodak DCS 14n Kodak DCS SLR/c Kodak DCS SLR/
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 Digital Survival KIT - Sensor Swab Type 2 (w/Eclipse) July 14, 2010
K. Hersee (MA, USA)
OK . . . this is what I was looking for. I viewed the videos and saw how easy it was to clean my own sensor. Did the job as stated. I can't believe how easy it was. Compare this to sending it out; I checked with Ritz and it was going to be $65 and a 2 - 3 week wait! A local shop was a little better @ $45 and a 2 - 3 day turn-around. I highly recommend this product for cleaning your DSLR sensor!
Phew! I'm relieved. This is the one to get! My D5000 is clean again :) July 10, 2010
Revived gamer (Minneapolis, MN)
I'm going to write this review for people who have not cleaned their image sensor before. I just finished using this product minutes ago and HAD to leave a review.
For starters, if you've read your manual and/or things online, you've no doubt noticed that image sensor cleaning is filled with dire warnings about ruining your camera. It seems that more is written about how awful you're going to screw up your camera than how to actually clean it. After reading all of these things, I was very nervous about cleaning my Nikon D5000. Afterall, it's my first DSLR and I've only had it a few months. I mostly shoot outdoors and have to frequently swap between my telezoom and macro lenses. So it's no wonder that my image sensor was full of dust. I cleaned my sensor according to the instructions (as well as you tube videos I watched on the topic). The process took less than a minute and worked like a charm. Seriously.
I bought the large rocket blower separately because I wanted to try that first before using the wet method. I gotta tell ya people. Even though everyone gushes about the rocket blower, I found it to be useless for a camera that has a built-in sensor cleaner. I have my D5000 set to clean at startup and shut down. If your built-in sensor can't shake the dust loose, chances are pretty good that the rocket blower isn't going to dislodge it either. I am just NOT impressed with the rocket blower at all. I did the auto-levels test in Photoshop to see all the dust spots. The before and after results using only the rocket blower were virtually the same. My advice is to not buy the more expensive version of this kit that comes with the blower. If your camera doesn't have a built-in sensor shake cleaner, then maybe. But otherwise, save your money (I'm sure I'll get flamed for saying this, but oh well).
Now then, onto this kit. I put 3 drops of the Eclipse solution on one of the swabs, went back and forth across my sensor, and voila! The numerous dust spots are no longer there. The auto-levels PS test shows nothing. I just can't believe how quick and easy it was after reading all the gloom and doom warnings. Kitchens tend to be less dusty than other rooms, so I setup my tripod in the kitchen, pointed my camera down, and did the job. It seems common for people to have to repeat the process, so if that happens to you, don't worry too much. My advice is to just use a good amount of force when swiping to avoid having to repeat the process.
This kit comes with 4 dry swabs but you can use the pec pads as replacements to cover the plastic swab. This kit seems a bit pricey but it does come with quite a bit, and a nice case to boot. I could keep writing about this product and the process, but just know that it's very quick and easy. Mine came from Micro-tools and they include a good color instruction brochure. I give this seller and the product two thumbs up.
Works Great July 6, 2010
Christopher E Walker
This kit is great. It came with a bonus pre-soaked applicator and I only used that. It took the spots off my sensor with no problem. Just followed the directions. I was a bit nervous about it but mostly because I was not sure I bought the correct size for my Nikon D60. This was a perfect fit.
Couldn't take the spots anymore! June 26, 2010
RP Photography
I contemplated cleaning my own sensor as I was fearful of damaging it. However, after reading numerous reviews and not wanting to send out the camera every time it needed a cleaning, I decided to give a go. I can't stress how easy it is. One thing to keep in mind is that you will most likely not get the sensor clean with one swab. It took me 3-4 swabs. Don't be scared to be generous with the Eclipse solution. I highly recommend this product to even the less technically savvy.
 Cheaper than sending it off... June 13, 2010
Mike B. (Baltimore, MD USA)
I've had my Rebel XT for a few years and finally built up the nerve to clean the sensor myself. I didn't want to pay to send my camera away to have it cleaned, nor did I want to play the guessing game as to when it would return. My wife and I were planning to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway and I wanted the pictures to be sharp.
I admit that I used two swabs to get the job done, and I also left a white circle on my kitchen table where the solution dripped accidentally. But, my sensor is clean and my pictures turned out great. A great solution to this annoying problem!
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