Customer Reviews

Eclipse E2 Sensor Cleaner for Digital SLRs with Tin-Oxide sensors

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

After having used a few bursts of air via a can of Beseler Duster to attempt to remove small but visible particles from my Nikon D70's sensor, I noticed that the spray of ice-cold air left a powdery residue on the sensor. After quickly wiping the excess off with a dry cotton swab (not recommended EVER), I then hastily took a few test shots to ensure that the camera was still okay. All seemed to be well, that is, until I shot some snowy scenes with lighter exposed areas. Upon close inspection, I noticed that each of those lighter exposed areas contained a very uneven and light pink wash. As you can imagine, I felt rather devastated thinking that I had ruined my D70's ability to take clear images. However, I then read an article in a photo magazine about cleaning digital camera sensors. The article's author reviewed and recommended Eclipse Swabs (sized per chart on their manufacturer's website) coupled with the appropriate accompanying optic cleaning solution - E2 for my specific camera sensor (also per that same chart). I should add that the article's author advised performing ANY sensor cleaning with caution and only per the letter of said manufacturer's instructions ("guaranteed" when used as directed). Not wanting to send my camera to an authorized Nikon dealer for cleaning and such (due to loss of time shooting and the expense of it all), I bit the bullet and tried Eclipse #2 Swabs and the E2 solution. The directions were clear to follow and the results were, well, even BETTER than advertised. Not only did swabbing my sensor completely clean off all visible dust and debris, it also removed the haze left by the Beseler Duster product (this latter benefit being a bonus for me since it surely was not claimed as such by the manufacturer). Incidentally, do not EVER use any of those cans of air to clean your camera's sensor! They simply are not designed for camera sensors and will likely ruin them - I think I just got lucky in other words. I would readily rate Eclipse Swabs and the E2 cleaning solution a "10" on a scale from 1-10. Its a GREAT product, quite the time and money-saver when used with caution and as directed. Using just two of the twelve included swabs in the -admittedly pricey- box per each cleaning, I still have enough remaining product to perform five more cleanings. This was my first such needed cleaning in the almost three years that I've owned my Nikon; I always hold the camera front towards the ground when changing lenses as is recommended.

I cleaned my Nikon D200 sensor for the first time using the Eclipse solution and Sensor Swabs. Within five minutes I had a removed any visible and photographic hint of sensor contamination. The total cost for one cleaning was under $15.00. Even better, I avoided having to bring or ship my camera elsewhere to get the job done.

A product that even a Novice can use to properly clean your CCD sensor. Allmost impossable to screw up if used with Eclipse swabs. If you can chew bubblegum and walk at the same time you can clean your Digital Cameras CCD yourself. Would recommend the kit to start out with so you will have all the supplys you will need. Does not leave any residue on your Sensor.

Read the instructions from Nikon. It is critical that you use only this stuff if you need to use a liquid to clean the CCD/CMOS.

Used jointly with sensor swabs type 2 to clean Nikon D80 sensor. Nothing special, I have almost whole bottle left. I spent 5 swabs to clean my sensor for a first time. Experience - all you need.

Recent Nikon DSLRS like the d80 and d300 have an ITO coating on the sensor, which can be scratched with regular Eclipse (methyl alcohol). so if you have one of those cameras, you need this to clean your sensor. remember, a little dab will do ya.

Love this stuff to clean my camera lenses in combo with pec pads, dries quickly no crazy smell or odor.

Great product, used on 5D Mark II, no streaks. Double the price here, find it elsewhere.

bought this for my Canon Rebel XS and Canon 40D. I previously purchased their Eclipse solution, but found out that it wasn't the correct formula for my camera bodies (tin sensors require a less abrasive solution), so enter E2, which works just as well as Eclipse. People may shutter at the thought of cleaning their own sensors, but it's really easy and straight-forward, and beats having to send your body in for cleaning and waiting for its return. The most expensive part of the cleaning process is those swabs that you use with the solution....I think they end up being around $3 a piece.

After doing some research and finding that the Canon 5d sensor could be damaged by the regular Eclipse sensor cleaning solution, I ordered the E2. Used it for the first time and it did a good job. My only complaint would be that sometimes it takes a couple of trys to remove all of the dust, and that can get expensive due to the cost of the swabs.