Originally posted by Callist
How easy is it to clean with the swab and fluid? Is there any particular fluid/swab I should get? I don't want to buy something from eBay and find out if damages my camera.
Great advice, thanks.
I just use Visible Dust Sensor Clean Solution with sensor cleaning swabs. And use the same approach used to clean the sensor.
1. Apply the sensor cleaning solution on both sides of cleaning swab and swipe in one direction only.
2. Since the swab is normally smaller than the mirror, I flip it over and swipe the remainder of the mirror with the other side.
On a side note, I'd add that I never reuse cleaning swabs or swipe the surface more than once in one direction(even though the swabs can be pricey).
This helps avoid dragging contaminants across the surface or spreading dirt and grime in the process.
I'd also add that it's important not to to apply to much pressure onto the mirror during the wipe. The sensor swabs usually have flexible handle that I find helps to determine how much pressure is enough. But most of all, I watch for signs of movement to avoid putting any type of stress on the mechanism.
Hope this helps.
JohnB
PS. I buy my cleaner and swabs separately. The cleaner lasts forever, but the swabs can go quickly and so I found some pretty descent sources for 12 and 24 packs on eBay.