Recommendation of a blower to clean sensor?

Joyce Keay · 01-21-2017, 02:19 PM

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Hi, While in camera class today one of the other students pointed out a couple of spots on one of my shots (I didn't see them). The instructor then launched into a discussion about sensor cleaning. There are instructions in the K-70 user's manual that I should use a blower to clean the sensor. Do any of you have any recommendations for a particular brand of blower and exactly how to use it? Thank you.

Sandy Hancock · 01-21-2017, 02:20 PM - **4 Likes**

Giotto Rocket Blower. Accept no substitutes.

**BigMackCam** · 01-21-2017, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Giotto Rocket Blower. Accept no substitutes.

+1

honey bo bo · 01-21-2017, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Joyce Keay

Hi, While in camera class today one of the other students pointed out a couple of spots on one of my shots (I didn't see them). The instructor then launched into a discussion about sensor cleaning. There are instructions in the K-70 user's manual that I should use a blower to clean the sensor. Do any of you have any recommendations for a particular brand of blower and exactly how to use it? Thank you.

Manual Portable Rocket Air Blower Duster DSLR Lens Keyboard Dust Cleaner Remover

**onlineflyer** · 01-21-2017, 02:48 PM

+ 1 but be aware it come in 3 sizes>> small, medium and large. Medium is good if you want to carry in your bag, large is okay but takes more room. I own both and they are equally good for cleaning lenses, keyboards, etc.

sculptor666 · 01-21-2017, 03:12 PM

+1 rocket blower also stands up on it's rocket fins... cheaper ones don't and can roll around.

amoringello · 01-21-2017, 04:38 PM

I'll throw my opinion just to be different.
Actually, I won't because Rocket Blower is just one of those items you have to have.

honey bo bo · 01-21-2017, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by amoringello

just one of those items you have to have.

I had to have 2 ! One for Me and one for the Grand Babies. We have intense dust off fights.

**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 01-21-2017, 05:40 PM

Rocket Blower the only one to buy.

**Alex645** · 01-21-2017, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Giotto Rocket Blower. Accept no substitutes.

+2. Avoid the small one as it just doesnʻt blow enough air to clean well. The large linked here is certainly the best because of the force and volume of the air. Medium works okay, but you may spend more time and more attempts before you get the dust off.

Other than the fins, the Italian-made Giottos are a notch above the Chinese imitations in terms of materials and the diaphragm at the bottom filters dust from entering the blower. For me the hardest decision was going with a black rocket with red tip or the red one with the white tip....so I got both.

https://www.amazon.com/Giottos-AA1903-Rocket-Blaster-Large-Red/dp/B0013J0502...ket+air+blower

I think I can feel the RED silicon rubber a bit more supple, whereas the black one feels more rigid and doesnʻt squeeze as easily. Either work really well. Iʻd avoid using any compressed air types as propellent can mess up your sensor.

mikeSF · 01-21-2017, 06:25 PM

+1 for the rocket blower

**lithedreamer** · 01-21-2017, 07:27 PM

The Giotto medium is really good for camera purposes.

**Scorpio71GR** · 01-21-2017, 08:03 PM

I have two rocket blowers, a small one that is always in my camera bag and a large one in my lens drawer.

Rocket Blower, don't leave home without it.

crabby · 01-21-2017, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Giotto Rocket Blower. Accept no substitutes.

I will second, third and fourth that!:

**jatrax** · 01-21-2017, 08:53 PM - **1 Like**

Before you get to the rocket blower stage make sure you have dust removal turned on. Not sure if it is on by default or not. Often this is enough to keep dust off all by itself.

But get a rocket blower anyway, you will need it.

01-21-2017, 02:19 PM	#1
Joyce Keay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 123	Recommendation of a blower to clean sensor? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hi, While in camera class today one of the other students pointed out a couple of spots on one of my shots (I didn't see them). The instructor then launched into a discussion about sensor cleaning. There are instructions in the K-70 user's manual that I should use a blower to clean the sensor. Do any of you have any recommendations for a particular brand of blower and exactly how to use it? Thank you.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Giotto Rocket Blower. Accept no substitutes.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,656	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Giotto Rocket Blower. Accept no substitutes. +1

01-21-2017, 02:35 PM	#4
honey bo bo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 768	Originally posted by Joyce Keay Hi, While in camera class today one of the other students pointed out a couple of spots on one of my shots (I didn't see them). The instructor then launched into a discussion about sensor cleaning. There are instructions in the K-70 user's manual that I should use a blower to clean the sensor. Do any of you have any recommendations for a particular brand of blower and exactly how to use it? Thank you. Manual Portable Rocket Air Blower Duster DSLR Lens Keyboard Dust Cleaner Remover

01-21-2017, 02:48 PM	#5
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,090	+ 1 but be aware it come in 3 sizes>> small, medium and large. Medium is good if you want to carry in your bag, large is okay but takes more room. I own both and they are equally good for cleaning lenses, keyboards, etc.

01-21-2017, 03:12 PM	#6
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	+1 rocket blower also stands up on it's rocket fins... cheaper ones don't and can roll around.

01-21-2017, 04:38 PM	#7
amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	I'll throw my opinion just to be different. Actually, I won't because Rocket Blower is just one of those items you have to have.

01-21-2017, 05:04 PM	#8
honey bo bo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 768	Originally posted by amoringello just one of those items you have to have. I had to have 2 ! One for Me and one for the Grand Babies. We have intense dust off fights.

01-21-2017, 05:40 PM	#9
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	Rocket Blower the only one to buy.

01-21-2017, 06:12 PM	#10
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Giotto Rocket Blower. Accept no substitutes. +2. Avoid the small one as it just doesnʻt blow enough air to clean well. The large linked here is certainly the best because of the force and volume of the air. Medium works okay, but you may spend more time and more attempts before you get the dust off. Other than the fins, the Italian-made Giottos are a notch above the Chinese imitations in terms of materials and the diaphragm at the bottom filters dust from entering the blower. For me the hardest decision was going with a black rocket with red tip or the red one with the white tip....so I got both. https://www.amazon.com/Giottos-AA1903-Rocket-Blaster-Large-Red/dp/B0013J0502...ket+air+blower I think I can feel the RED silicon rubber a bit more supple, whereas the black one feels more rigid and doesnʻt squeeze as easily. Either work really well. Iʻd avoid using any compressed air types as propellent can mess up your sensor.

01-21-2017, 06:25 PM	#11
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	+1 for the rocket blower

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lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	The Giotto medium is really good for camera purposes.

01-21-2017, 08:03 PM	#13
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,003	I have two rocket blowers, a small one that is always in my camera bag and a large one in my lens drawer. Rocket Blower, don't leave home without it.

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crabby Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Gold Coast Queensland Photos: Gallery Posts: 53	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Giotto Rocket Blower. Accept no substitutes. I will second, third and fourth that!:

01-21-2017, 08:53 PM - 1 Like	#15
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Before you get to the rocket blower stage make sure you have dust removal turned on. Not sure if it is on by default or not. Often this is enough to keep dust off all by itself. But get a rocket blower anyway, you will need it.