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My shop's repair turnaround went from 5 days to 2 after I stopped using canned air.
For years I blasted every lens assembly with the standard aerosol can, but dust kept coming back within a month. I switched to a proper air compressor with a moisture filter about six months ago, and the difference in long-term cleanliness is huge. Am I the only one who thinks canned air just pushes the problem around instead of fixing it?
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stellablack5mo ago
The propellant in those cans can actually leave a thin film on the glass. I saw a camera repair guy on YouTube show how it attracts more dust over time. Your compressor setup probably avoids that residue completely. Makes sense why your cleanings last longer now.
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taylor.elliot5mo ago
Honestly that "thin film" thing gets repeated a lot online but I've never actually seen proof. Tbh I've used canned air for years on my camera sensors and never had any extra dust stick. A compressor is great for big jobs but seems like overkill for most people just cleaning a lens. Maybe that youtube guy got a bad batch of cans or something.
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