VisibleDust 2902544 Vdust Formula 10ML Bottle

by VisibleDust

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000RGI9OG
• Item model number: VDust Plus Formula
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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  • #46 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Tool Sets
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

VDust Plus Formula, with its multi ingredients formula, cleans the sensor from all kinds of contamination preventing sensor surface friction and static build up, resulting in crystal clear images. Its anti-friction ability provides a safer and smoother cleaning process reducing potential risk to the sensor. Most alcoholic formulas such as Methanol are designed to remove oil from optical surfaces. However, they are unable to remove or dissolve protein contamination. At the same time they contribute to surface friction and static build up. It is known that during the cleaning process water molecules act as lubricant on the sensor reducing the friction and static built up. Therefore, it is highly recommended to use VDust Plus Formula for its cleaning power and sensor protection.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works when used properly, November 23, 2009

By 

ML - See all my reviews

This is my experience cleaning my Nikon D80 sensor with Visible Dust's:
VDust Plus
Ultra MXD-100 (Fabric) Sensor Cleaning Swab
A generic blower


The short story:
VDust worked without smearing but those last little dots of dust were frustratingly difficult to remove. The Visible Dust sensor swabs were a waste of money. Get Pec Pads.


The longer story:
My sensor had about 3 large and a handful of small dust specks that were showing up in my photos. Cleaning the sensor with a blower got a few of the small dust dots off but the rest wouldn't budge. I like Do It Yourself tasks and was looking for an excuse to upgrade my D80 so I bought VDust Plus and their special sensor cleaning swabs. I read everything I could find about performing the cleaning, took extra care to keep the work area clean, room air free of extra dust, etc. I was also cautious after adding the VDust liquid drops to the swab, allowing them to partially dry for 30 seconds to avoid any streaks on the sensor. I was also careful not to press too hard when wiping the swab, and I used one side per wipe, so as not to add back any dust I took off. I used blue and white LCD monitor test images that clearly exposed my dust spot problems. (You'll find similar tips on the cleaningdigitalcameras dot com site.)

Despite all this care, it took me 8 swabs and nearly an hour of frustration to get my sensor mostly dust free. Each time I seemed to remove some major dust spots, only to leave a few little spots in new locations. At around swab #5 I somehow added a large dust spot, and by the time I hit swab #8 with a few little spots left, I was ready to scream at the poor defenseless swabs.

Advice:
The consensus seems to be that Eclipse sensor cleaning liquid with Pec Pads is the way to go. Though I don't find fault with the VDust liquid cleaner, the Visible Dust swabs were frustrating to use. Note that many reviews I read warned that VDust left smearing -- I have to wonder if those users got the swab too wet, or did not wait for it to dry a bit first. In my 8 sensor wipes, I did not have any issue with smearing.

The Ultra MXD-100 (Fabric) Sensor Cleaning Swab was a complete rip off; it cost as much as the VDust liquid and seemed to be the cause of my frustrating cleaning experience.

The sensor does not appear as fragile or easily scratched as most of the cleaning guides lead us to believe.

Next time I do this, I'll likely try a static brush and Pec Pads in conjuction with VDust or Eclipse liquid. Also note that liquid cleaning may not be necessary if you have a sensor brush or powerful blower.

If you can get warranty service, I'd advise you to take advantage of it. If not, don't be scared of getting in there to clean your sensor. Block off a good chunk of time, though, especially if you have not done it before. Worst case is you have to buy a new camera.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective, August 26, 2006

By 

Enzo E. Figueres "PP" (Argentina) - See all my reviews
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After trying different methods for cleaning my sensor, I have to admit that this has been the most effective. Only one orange swab, 3 droops of this product and the job was done, no streaks...incredible, I mean I had good results with the other swabs and Eclipse, but usually after wasting 4swabs.
Having cleaned my sensor a few weeks ago, some specks showed up after changing lens in a dusty environment....I picked a Rocket Blower...which I keep in a plastic bag, the dust was removed after using the blower...something that did not happened before.
What's more, traveling with this liquid (in your checked luggage) doesn't seem to be forbidden, something that you can't do with methanol.
My only complain is how expensive this tinny bottle of liquid is.
Anyway, and for the first time I'm fully satisfied with the results.

4.0 out of 5 stars VisibleDust cleaning solution, February 4, 2010

By 

Rogue biker - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

I used two drops on the VisibleDust orange swab and the solution cleaned the sensor without leaving a residue or streaks.