The first step in cleaning your DSLR is to inspect the sensor to determine if it has any debris on it. In the past this was a cumbersome task using the 'f/22 test'. Now the most effective way to view any debris on the sensor and within the chamber area is to use the VisibleDust Sensor Loupe™ with its BriteVue XL™ technology.

When it comes to DSLR cleaning there are basically two methods of cleaning, wet and dry, each depending on the type of contamination encountered.

Dry Cleaning Method - this method is used when a dry dust contamination has been detected on the sensor which occurs 90-99% of the time when a contamination has been discovered. It is easily removed within minutes with the Arctic Butterfly® Using the specially fabricated SCF technology, dust is effectively drawn from your sensor onto the bristles leaving you with a clean sensor and crystal clear pictures.

Wet Cleaning Method - this method is used when a stain has been detected on the sensor which occurs 1-10% of the time when a contamination has been discovered. When a stain is encountered, it is usually on eof two types: water based stain or an oil based stain.
   •   Water based stains occur when humidity builds up within the chamber area and moisture accumulates on the sensor, or when around very moist areas (waterfalls, rain, etc). These stains are easily removed using Sensor Clean™; and our Ultra MXD-100™ (green) sensor cleaning swabs.
   •   Oil based stains occur when lubricant from the camera mechanisms (shutter, mirror) spatter onto the sensor. For tough oil based stains, we recommend Smear Away™ with either our Ultra MXD-100™ (green) or DHAP™ (orange) sensor cleaning swabs.
   •    When the nature of the stain is unknown we recommend using VDust Plus™ with either our Ultra MXD-100™ (green) or DHAP™ (orange) sensor cleaning swabs. VDust Plus™ works great against water based stains and light oil based stains.