Altura Photo Professional Full Frame Sensor Cleaning Kit - Camera Cleaning Kit for FF DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras - w/Sensor Cleaning Swabs & Case, Works as Camera Lens Cleaning Kit, Sensor Cleaner

I haven't written a product review in a long time, but my experience with this kit inspired me to do so. So, here's a quick rundown of the package's benefits and drawbacks. Advantages: br>br> br>very comprehensive collection of camera cleaning toolsbr>reasonably pricedbr>br>Cons: Cleaning fluid leaves streaks on filters/lenses and sensorsbr>br>I use a Canon 5D classic and only use (6) sensor swabsbr>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br The fact that I noticed a number of dust specs on some recent photos I took led me to believe my sensor was dusty prompted me to purchase this kit. After watching a few YouTube videos on how to clean it, I discovered this kit on Amazon, which received rave reviews. After watching Altura's own YouTube tutorial video on how to use it, I was ready to go. I squirted a squirt onto one of the full frame swabs with the included spray bottle. I swept my mirror from left to right and back again, locking it and removing the lens. I then repeated the process with a dry swab. I examined it in natural light as best I could and determined that it was clean, so I reinstalled the lens and returned it to my camera bag. After a few days, I went for a walk along a nearby beach and took some photos. When I opened them in Lightroom, I noticed that a few of them had large horizontal lines and spots running across the entire image! br>br> I immediately regretted how I attempted to "clean" the camera's sensor, so I grabbed my camera and examined it with a flashlight, noticing a couple of lines or streaks on the sensor itself, though no spots. I repeated the process with the swabs and had some difficulty removing the lines, which worried me at first because I thought I had scratched it, but I was eventually able to remove it with some scrubbing. A total of two additional swabs were used. This brings me to the present. br>br> I went outside and took a few test shots of the bright blue sky, which I then opened in Lightroom. There are still a few openings! I now regret ever using the cleaning solution on the sensor, and I'm running low on swabs, despite the fact that the original problem that prompted me to purchase the kit has never been resolved. I've also used the cleaning solution with the included microfiber cloths on some lenses and lens filters, and found that it leaves annoying streaks on them as well. In summary, I didn't want to leave a scathing 1 star review because I like the contents of the kit and still think it's a good value for the money; my criticisms are of the cleaning solution and the fact that it only includes a handful of sensor swabs (I don't understand why they aren't sold in packs of 50 or 100 like q-tips are). tips). I should have just swabbed the camera sensor DRY and called it a day now that I know what I know now. I would also recommend this to others who are just trying to get rid of dust because there is no reason to introduce a wet, chemical agent that causes more problems than it solves just to get rid of some surface dust.

Mylo Bird

| Jul 11, 2021

I bought a used Canon 5D Mark II and noticed severe spots after taking a few photos of landscapes, sunsets, or anything with a light background. I was heartbroken because I had bought a camera with what I thought was a defective censor. After doing some research into my problem, I came to two conclusions: send the camera in for cleaning or repair, or use a censor cleaning kit. WOW is all I have to say about it. It worked a lot better than I expected. br>br>As you can see in the before and after photos, it's a great solution! On my first cleaning round, I probably should have used more cleaner, but every situation is different. The first photo was taken after my first attempt, then the next one was so different that I couldn't believe it, and finally the last two swabs were used. Directions can be found on YouTube, and they are very clear. Just in case, I ordered some more swabs. br>br>The kit also includes everything you'll need to clean your lenses, as well as a case to keep everything safe and tidy. Most cleaning supplies fit in all of my camera cases, but anyone who has hauled a bunch of lenses and cameras knows how jumbled everything can get. I can put this case in my camera bag and have everything in one place. br>It's a fantastic set!.

Marcus McIntosh

| Dec 24, 2021

The carrying case initially smelled like burning rubber, and the smell is still present after two months. It's not as strong as it used to be, where you could smell it from five feet away, but if you put your nose up to it, you can definitely smell it. br>br>Let's get this review started. br>br>To put it another way, it comes with everything you'll need to clean your lenses and sensor. Throwing the case down a flight of stairs is unlikely to cause damage. The microfiber cloths are MagicFiber, which are excellent. The lens tissue works well, despite being a little thin. According to the label on the bottle, the solution has no odor at all. The knockoff Rocket Blaster works as intended, though you should squeeze it a few times before aiming it at your sensor. The only issues I have are that the solution quickly soaks through the lens tissues, that said tissues don't always tear off evenly, and that the bottle sprays more solution than you actually need. br>br>The only issues I have are that the solution quickly soaks through the lens tissues, that said tissues don't always tear off evenly, and that the bottle sprays a more solution than you actually need. (It does, however, dry quickly, which is a plus. ) )br>br>Overall, it's an excellent kit. When you first open the package, be wary of the odor.

Denise DOBSON

| Aug 21, 2021