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Intemos DSLRClean Ships Worldwide
Intelligent Mobile Solutions Limited Press Release
IMS Intemos DSLRClean(TM) Now Ships Worldwide A Revolutionary No-Liquid Way to Clean DSLR Sensors
February 2, 2005—Intelligent Mobile Solutions Limited (IMS), announce that its groundbreaking new product DSLRClean(TM) a specially created cleaning stick for removing dust from digital SLR camera sensors is now available worldwide.
The DSLRClean(TM) sticks are designed for use without liquids using a unique micro-pore swab that creates a mini vacuum effect to gently lift dust from both CCD and CMOS type sensors.
IMS, based in Bristol, UK, has created the most effective and safest solution for sensor cleaning at less than half the cost of other available products.
“Although dust has always been an issue with any photographic system, whether on lenses or slide negatives or in the camera chamber, the problem has sharply increased with the advent of the digital SLR,” said IMS managing director Andrew Stagg.
There are several solutions on the market which either involve static charged brushes or liquids. IMS have created a solution that does not involve either the insertion of a static charged brush (which can have a negative impact on CMOS devices as they are incredibly sensitive to charge build-up) or the use of hazardous liquids.
Since it’s UK launch last year DSLRClean™ has filled a gap in the digital SLR cleaning market. Satisfied customer E.Elwell of Leicestershire, UK, said: “They certainly do the job, without question, a WONDERFUL invention. These cleaning sticks are indeed a GOD send.”
DSLRClean(TM) is available online from http://www.intemos.com at a cost of £18.95.
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#1 gimmick
I used it on my 300D, it just left streaks on the sensor, completely unexpected because it's a dry system.
In the end I cleaned the sensor with pad and solution combination used by many pro shops.
I did find the DSLRClean excellent for cleaning the focus screen. So it's not a complete loss.
Sorry I couldn't report a better experience.
8:57 am - Thursday, February 3, 2005
#2 Mark
Hmmm... that doesn't sound great does it?!
What pad and solution combination are you using?
10:57 am - Thursday, February 3, 2005
#3 gimmick
I'm only one user reporting problems... maybe I'm unique however the stuff I've used successfully is:
"Digi-Pads" and "Eclipse" cleaning solution.
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/index.cfm?photo/cleaning/digipad.html
You should be able to get it worldwide from a local retailer.
Top Tip... Make sure you flick excess solution from the pad before using it, thus reducing streaking.
I used it for the first time and found it amazingly easy. Make sure you have a blower-bulb to remove large dust. Never used compressed gas cleaners, no matter what you read.
These guys have a good site...
http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/
Hope this helps.
1:54 pm - Thursday, February 3, 2005
#4 Mark
Thanks for the URLs - I will take a look
11:11 am - Tuesday, February 8, 2005
#5 Will Moore
RE DSLRClean
I had the same problem as gimmick, and whats more Intemos wont answer my phone calls for assistance or my emails.
My opinion of so far is "stay clear of them"
pip pip
3:27 pm - Saturday, June 4, 2005
#6 Chris
I had a similar experience to gimmick. A dry swab left great streaks all over the sensor, clearly visible to the naked eye. I followed the instructions to the letter, and repeated the cleaning process with a drop of their Ioptic solution (weak solution of washing-up liquid?) followed by another dry swab. A few more dust specks disappeared, but not the streaks. Fortunately, I had also bought the copperhill method - PecPads on a spatula, using methanol - and after four or five repeated cleanings, I was able to remove the streaks, and all the dust. DSLRClean is okay, though very expensive, for cleaning the focus screen, as already noted, but do not, under any circumstances, let it near your sensor! PecPads + methanol, on the other hand, are very cheap, and very successful, in my opinion, and are the only things that I'll let anywhere near to my sensor. Beware blowers, too. They can spray a veritable sandstorm into your camera. Mine's gone into the bin.
11:54 am - Saturday, May 6, 2006
#7 Chris
Further to my previous comments, I complained also to Intemos about the streaking, which they explained as being due either to pollen or other sticky dust, and which may need several attempts at removal. They did have the courtesy of giving me a full refund, in accordance with their web site, and for that I am grateful. However, I shall stay with the copperhill method, which is highly effective - and very economical!
9:48 am - Monday, May 8, 2006
#8 Jon
I'd avoid at all costs. Their answerphone is always on, never spoken to a human being there once. I've left numerous messages on their answerphone, but not a single phone call back. If they can't be bothered about you BEFORE you buy.....
11:30 pm - Saturday, June 16, 2007
#9 wilf
i too had streak problems using it with the liquid. i also found it difficult to move the stick without it jumping....instead of moving slowly with a suction like feel.
i think the liquid came out of the bottle too quickly to get "a drop" (because the hole is too big) thus making streaks. i dont think it is methanol either...so it didnt dry quite quickly enough.
i spent a fourtune on mine....price gone down now.
12:33 pm - Wednesday, August 25, 2010