Jan 23, 2026 | Moose's Camera Bag
While new to me, the VisibleDust SL Swab has been around for a couple of years. I didn’t know about them until just recently, when I needed to replenish my supply. I’ve used VisibleDust since the beginning cause they have never let me down. I was surprised...
Apr 5, 2011 | Field Reports
I’ll be straight with ya, this thing has me scratching my head a little. The great folks at VisibleDust just came out with their Mini Quasar Sensor Loupe which as the name suggests, is the smaller brother of the more common BriteVue Quasar Sensor Loupe. The Mini is much smaller, you could easily carry it in your flap pocket in your camera bag. It’s $20 less and in this day & age, that’s something. And it’s damn bright! But the Quasar I think is easier to use as it sits neatly on the lens mount and doesn’t slide around. The Mini, you have to hold in place and while pretty well balanced, I find it awkward to use. It does utilize a glass magnifier and not some plastic lens so you can see easily all the dust. It is so small I will carry both Loupes with me but I’ll probably reach for the big brother first when I go to clean my sensor.
Mar 5, 2026 | Moose's Camera Bag
The Emergency Kit ’26 The Emergency Kit is kind of a scary term for the contents, but it’s what I’ve always called it. In reality, it’s the kit that keeps the camera gear up and functioning while I’m on the road on a shoot. If flying, it...
Aug 12, 2025 | Random Thoughts
Z 9 Sensor & Visible Dust Sensor Swab (no, not a custom swab, just artistic license with photo) Sensor cleaning with Z bodies is nowhere as often nor as traumatic as it was in the days of the DSLR! I love that. If cleaning your sensor makes you nervous, then by...
Sep 21, 2022 | Moose's Camera Bag
Some of the contents of my Cleaning & Repair Kit that travels with me. I recently received a great email from Kent (thanks) which in part he asks “Thanks for the sensor cleaning video, but what all do you take with you on your trips to maintain your camera...
