Arctic Butterfly or Dust-aid platinum? (sensor cleaning)

jwramsay · 26-06-2008, 11:44 AM

Anyone used either of these products?

I have a few stubborn marks on my Nikon D40's sensor which the Giotto rocket blower ain't budging, so have researched these two products.

The arctic butterfly is just over £40, and only ever needs a new AAA battery.
The Dust-aid platinum is £20 but needs cleaning pads.

Mike.P® · 26-06-2008, 12:12 PM

Before buying either I suggest you try this.
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=101365

I had the same issue with my K10D and got someone to bring one over to Spain last week .. cleared all the rubbish off my sensor with no effort (and there was plenty on there I can tell you).

*imcarm* · 26-06-2008, 1:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sockpuppetuk

Before buying either I suggest you try this.
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=101365

I had the same issue with my K10D and got someone to bring one over to Spain last week .. cleared all the rubbish off my sensor with no effort (and there was plenty on there I can tell you).

I have one of these and used it on both the Canon 350D and 30D, I was a bit nervous at first (felt like I was attacking the sensor with a screwdriver). But it really does work a treat and gets rid of the most stubborn dust bunnies.

jwramsay · 26-06-2008, 1:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sockpuppetuk

Before buying either I suggest you try this.
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=101365

I had the same issue with my K10D and got someone to bring one over to Spain last week .. cleared all the rubbish off my sensor with no effort (and there was plenty on there I can tell you).

Sounds promising, only £4.99 + postage!

dave_bass5 · 26-06-2008, 4:10 PM

Ive got a AB and although it works its way over priced and has done more damage than good. The ends were frayed and picked up some grease or oil on the way to the sensor filter and left a mark. I had to get some fluid and swabs to get it off.

Ive not used it since i got my 40D last sept and so far its not been needed but i will stick with it for minor specks of dust once i see some that the camera cant clean off.

alfienoakes · 26-06-2008, 5:33 PM

Arctic Butterfly for me here. It definitely works on most types of dust but it's way over priced for what you're actually buying. The market could do with a cheaper alternative that does the same thing.