Review: SensorKlear Loupe
Now I don’t have to use harsh chemicals thanks to the Lenspen SensorKlear Loupe. The kit includes a Lenspen SensorKlear II, a special cleaning pen with an angled tip covered in cleaning compound designed to remove dirt and dust while preventing scratches. I’ve used similar Lenspen pens for a few years now and this one is considerably smaller and more delicate than the other models they sell for lens cleaning. It also comes with a handy carrying bag.
To clean your CCD, you remove the lens and place the loupe into the camera. Four white LEDs light up the insides of the camera and a special cut-out portion of the tube allows unfettered access to the innards. The loupe includes three small batteries, accessible through a little slot on the side. Best of all, there’s a large, powerful magnifying lens in the loupe itself that ensures you can actually see what you’re digging at inside the camera. A focus ring allows you to move the lens up and down inside the camera.
The kit costs $79.95, a bit pricey but a good deal if you travel to dusty dirty locations. I checked my XSi and found a few spots that needed a good scrubbing. Thankfully I didn’t use Windex this time.