#photography nerditry:
Dust is the enemy, especially on digital sensors. Prevention is easier than cleaning.
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I keep lens and body caps on until the last possible moment, and use a filtered blower bulb as the last step whenever the sensor or rear lens element is exposed. Always.
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Cleaning lenses: first use a blower bulb. If that fails, Pancro cleaner with Kimwipes, in a circular motion.
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Sensors: First step is the blower bulb. If that fails, VisibleDust solution with their swap sticks.
@mattblaze@federate.social I use an intermediate step for sensor dust. First blower. If there is still dust I use a sensor brush. Only the if there is still something in the sensor do I break out the wet swabs. It is rare for me to need the swabs. Perhaps I’ve been lucky.