Old-timer told me to stop using canned air for sensor cleaning

Had this crusty old shop owner drop by my bench last month and watch me blow out a mirror box. He goes 'you're just moving dust around, kid. Get a proper vacuum pump.' Thought he was just gatekeeping but I got a small HEPA vac setup for like 60 bucks off eBay. Holy cow the difference is huge - no more tiny specks that settle back on the sensor after I think I'm done. Now I hit the whole chamber with the vac first and only use canned air for stubborn bits. Takes maybe 15 extra seconds per camera but saves me from re-cleaning half the time. Anyone else switch to a vacuum approach or am I late to the party?

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spencer_wood16d ago

I was a canned air guy until I tried a vac, never going back.

lily57416d ago

@spencer_wood the vac changed everything for me too