I can't find much information on sensor cleaning with the new floating sensor, I tried eclipse 2, but that left some residue, Green Clean seems to work better, but not perfect. Any advice?
Hi,
Depending on what needs to be cleaned, I use a blower, or if that doesn't help, a brush, or if that doesn't help or introduces streaks then I use a sensorpen or wet cleaning with eclipse. Thus going step-by-step from the least invasive to the more invasive methods, if needed.
The sensorpen, e.g.
this, has never failed me (yet), and I get the impression that it makes the sensor attract/cling to less dirt. A dust shaking IR filter remains very effective for a long time after being cleaned with a sensorpen. The sensorpen may leave a bit of graphite residue, so always finish off with a blower. Very light pressure, just the weight of the pen itself is usually enough. Especially on large sensors, there is a limit to the amount of pressure that can be applied before it gives in to too much flex.
I have not tried this on the A7rII sensor, so I do not know if it (its coating) is very vulnerable to mechanical treatment, but I assume it is designed well, without a mirrorbox/shutter to keep most of the debris away when changing lenses.
Cheers,
Bart
