There’s no avoiding it. No matter how well you take care of your DSLR or mirrorless camera, at some point or another, there will come a time when dust and dirt accumulate on your sensor. While a ...

Beyond the Sensor Clean function ... Trusted camera shop. The sensor is fragile and expensive, $60 for a professional cleaning is far cheaper than a new T3i. You can also use compressed air to blow ...

I recently found myself on board a cruise ship packed not only with Mac experts but also digital-camera gurus as well. With so many of the brightest brains in the business on board for the ...

Dust on your camera’s sensor is a tormenting problem made worse by the fact that attempting to clean it is slightly risky. The Sensor Gel Stick could offer an easier and safer way to go about getting ...

Cleaning a camera should make it work better, not create damage to the camera’s components. Using things like paper towels or cleaning solutions not specifically designed for cameras could cause ...

If you own a DSLR, periodically cleaning your sensor isn’t just good hygeine, it makes for cleaner, better photographs. Of course, getting the sensor properly cleaned can cost a pretty penny, but ...

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The SensorKlean Loupe gives a close-up view of specks on camera image sensors, and a window in the side lets you clean the sensor while you watch. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 ...

To avoid constant lens cleanings, always pop your lens cap back in place when your camera isn’t in use. You can use a lens hood and filter to protect your lens. A quality protective filter like a Hoya ...

Once you’ve invested in a digital camera or bought new lenses, keeping all the components safe and clean is a high priority. Simply storing everything in a cupboard or the original box just won’t do.