The brush method is a subcategory of the "dry method" for cleaning sensors. The dry method is when you clean your sensor without the use of a wet agent. Examples of this are the Rocket Blower, the Lens Pen and the brush method. The term sensor brush is a generic term just like hair brush, tooth brush and scrub brush and yes there are multiple manufacturers of sensor brushes. Within the brush method, there are currently 5 different sensor brushes which are divided into 2 different approaches.

  1. Static:  A static charge is placed on the bristles of the brush. The bristles are very gently swept across the sensor using the static charge to attract the dust.

  2. Anti-Static: The brush is used to remove the existing static charge from the sensor which in turn releases the hold on the dust that was held by static. The bristles of the brush are used like a conventional broom to sweep away the newly freed dust.

In the Static Category, the current brushes available are:

  1. Sensor Brush™ $97-$108 by VisibleDust – A pair of Nylon Bristled Brushes, 3 different sizes for the 3 different sensor sizes.


  2. D-SLR Brush™ $24.95 by The Dust Patrol – A Nylon Bristled Brush, 3 different sizes for the 3 different sensor sizes.


  3. SensorSweep II $24.95 by Copper Hill Images – A ½ inch wide, one size fits all brush.

In the Anti-Static Category, the current brushes available are:

  1. BrushOFF™ $58 by Photographic Solutions – This is the only manufacturer that offers a guarantee to not damage your sensor.


  2. StaticWISK $29.95 by Kinetronics Corporation - constructed with anti-static fibers and a special conductive handle to dissipate static electric charges