Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras and Sensitive Electronics Bundle with Refillable Spray Bottle

I wanted to get a cleaning kit for my new camera and based on the reviews, I went with this one. I'm glad I did! I was really surprised at the quality of the items, especially considering the price. You can easily spend that much just getting one or two of the items elsewhere. I wasn't expecting the little blower bulb to be of much use, but I've actually used that more than anything else in the kit, except for the cloths. This kit was obviously put together with care. We were so impressed by this kit and the vendor's service, that we immediately ordered more stuff from them! (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CMUZAQK/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 That kit is awesome!) A couple comments on some of the negative reviews, which I hope will help others who are considering purchasing this kit: 1. Scratches from the paper wipes or micro clothes: Uh, NO. Paper and cloth do not scratch. If this has happened to you, it's because you did not clear off the debris before wiping. The motion of dragging grit across the glass is what scratches a lens. Wipes/clothes are ONLY for removing moisture or smears/smudges of oil (like from your fingertips). If there is any question that there might be debris of any kind on the lens, use the blower and/or brush FIRST. And make sure you keep your wipes and clothes clean and free of grit. That should probably go without saying, right? 2. Empty spray bottle - It says right in the order area that you can choose an empty bottle for using your own cleaner, or get a full bottle of Purosol. It's even in the item description and photo. Pay attention to what you're ordering. Is this a "professional" kit? I have no idea. I do think it's excellent. I recommend this kit to anyone who cares about taking care of their camera lenses, whether they're a beginner or experienced amateur photographer. I wouldn't presume to tell a pro what to buy. ;-)

I'll run through all of the items - 1. Air Blower The air blower is awesome, it produces enough air to effectively remove dust/fibers from the lens, but it isn't gigantic so keeping it in my travel bag with my DSLR isn't a problem. Using it instead of a cloth for minor stuff prevents the lens from getting scratched, which makes it invaluable. 2. Lens Pen The lens pen has two sides, an extendable brush and a soft pad. The extendable brush is nice, it retracts to keep it clean and can get things off the blower cant. The soft pad is okay, I tried using it to clean a small fingerprint/smudge off of my nikkor zoom lens, but it didn't do much so I eneded up just using a microfiber cloth... I felt like if I continued using it it would start scratching. 3. Small Spray Bottle I thought it had solution in it, but that was my fault for not reading more carefully. However, it is nice to have if you have a bottle of lens cleaning solution thats large and you would prefer something smaller for your camera bag. Overall, not much to say about it except it comes with the set. 4. Magic Fiber Lens Cloths There are 4 cloths included in the set. They are really soft and clean extremely well. When I had a smudge on my nikkor, I used the soft pad but it didn't work, so I breathed on it to dampen the spot (NEVER try and clean a lens dry) and the cloth took it off in no time. The only thing I don't like is that the cloth that comes in the tiny travel bag is attached, and the velvet/whatever material inside left black fuzzies all over it. However, cleaning them off wouldn't be a big deal. 5. Brush There is another brush included which I haven't used yet, but it seems like it's good quality and would do a fine job just like the brush in the lens pen kit. Overall, I loved the kit and I'm happy I can take care of my lenses now because clean lenses are one of the best ways to keep your photos sharp and beautiful.

Got this because I was looking for the Lens Pen and the rest of the stuff looked handy. Have bought a number of lens pens in the past and found them to be extremely useful and since I needed some microfiber cloths too I went for this. I am especially fond of the microfiber cloth that is stitched into the little pouch. Great for keeping the cloth clean, especially in my very dusty little town in New Mexico. Wish all of them were set up that way. The blower is pretty good for getting some dust off lenses, and very effective at keeping my little puppy from chewing on my fingers. One squirt of air in her face and she backs off. An unexpected benefit and worth the price of the entire kit for that reason alone. The brush is basically a soft makeup brush and works fine on lenses. Didn't expect to actually use the spray bottle, but even that has already come in handy. Good product at a good price.

Received quickly as described, and everything in the Cleaning Set is of good quality. I especially like the MagicFiber cleaning cloth which is attached to and folds neatly into its own bag, approximately 2.5" X 1.5". The cloth itself opens to approximately 5.5" X 7" and is securely attached to the bag at one corner so that it does not separate from the bag; there is a handy clip for easy attachment of the unit to camera strap, belt loop or case, so this unit is very portable and accessible when needed, won't get lost, and the cloth doesn't get dirty in the bag. The two brushes included in the set are somewhat different, with the plastic-encased, retractable brush having bristles that are softer, shorter and more densely packed; there is a covered end opposite the retractable brush end with a pressure fitted cap which when pulled off, reveals a velvet-soft pad that works well for removing fingerprints from a lens surface. The cap fits so well and is integrated in design such that you might not see it is there. The air blower is of good quality, well made, and blows a very adequate amount of air by only depressing the bulb half way. Each object within the set arrives contained in its own cellophane-type wrapping with an easily separable self-adhesive closure, assembled together in one large cellophane-type bag that is not re-closeable. These protective bags insure that the objects arrive unmarred, but are not designed to be reusable for any substantial length of time. This cleaning set provided the essentials for safe, effective lens care without the extras available elsewhere at greater cost, which I wasn't sure that I would use.

This is the second time I’ve purchased this camera maintenance kit and I’m quite happy with it. My wife uses one and I use the other (we aren't always traveling together). It comes with a lot of different items that are useful. I primarily use the air blower which is nice to quickly clean dust or objects from the lense, or quickly blow off the sensor when changing lenses. The brushes also come in handy for quick cleaning. The microfiber cloths are excellent. I’m not sure what magic they are using, but they work far better than a brand new one designed for glasses. I carry this kit in my backpack wherever I’m taking my camera, even though 99% of the time I’m just using the air blower. It’s small enough in the plastic bag that it doesn’t take up too much space. Pros: -Price is reasonable -Lots of items that all have their place -Reasonable size -All items feel well made and work as intended Cons -No cleaning solution in the included spray bottle Overall, this kit serves my needs, enough so that I’ve purchased it twice as noted above. I feel it’s a good value and would recommend it as a kit for your travel (or other) photography needs.

I use filters on my camera lenses. It's debatable whether or not I should be using them from a professional standpoint, however, I am not a professional so I use them and I want to keep them as clean as possible. So far I have used the brushes, the blower, one of the wipes, and a the spray bottle. They have all been decent to good. I found that the retractable brush has loose bristles and every so often would leave one on my lens. It isn't a big deal since it is easy enough to remove with the blower but it gives it a cheaper feel. The other brush is very soft and good at removing the dust that the blower can't. The spray bottle is fine for what it is but you get what you pay for here. It is functional despte the head piece being slightly crooked so I won't dock a point there. The cloths have worked well although like another reviewer mentioned, one of them had a dark stain on it which keeps me from using it on my lens filter. While I haven't tested out the tissue, I still feel the set was just good enough to not be bad. I didn't own a blower or a good brush and I really like them. The blower does a great job of cleaning the lens, the filter, as well as the sensor. It seems durable enough to hold up for a while as well as the standard brush and honestly that's why I bought the set to begin with. Overall, it's not a bad set for around the $8 range which I bought it at. It is functional and I've gotten my lens, filter, and sensor very clean just by using the blower, the brush, and the wipes. For my nonprofessional use it met my expectations. Do you want this cleaning set? That depends on your expectations. If you're a professional, I imagine you aren't even looking at an $8 cleaning set for your thousands of dollars in camera equipment. If you're like me and have a decent camera and lenses and want a few things to maintain them, then you could do worse than this set. For what I got, what I paid, and what I made use of, I can recommend this set as long as you understand what you are getting.

I like my DSLR camera and/or lenses to be super clean. I don't want a speck of dust inside the camera body or the lenses. I am very careful when changing lenses to minimize any chance of dust accumulation. Still, there are times I find a tiny fabric piece or some other speck of dust on the mirror or back of lens. I've been cleaning my lenses with microfiber and pure soft cotton cloth with very good results. However, getting rid of any finger prints is like a nightmare. I want them to completely free of any dust / oil. This is where this kit comes in very handy. The kit supplies brushes, blower and lens tissue paper which are excellent for this purpose. Now, I blow first with blower, use brush to loosen any dust, blow it out again and use spray solution on microfiber cloth, and wipe them down. As a last measure, I use the lens tissue paper with a drop of liquid and wipe them clean. After this process, there is not a single streak, film or residue. If you think this is over the top, try shooting even blue sky (without clouds) wide-open with a 50mm f/1.4 and bring it into Lightroom, Develop > Touch-Up tool > Visualize spots. This will show you if there is dust on Lens and/or sensor. All my lenses I thought were clean ended up having spots in different places that were revealed through this process. FYI, If the spot is in exact same place even different lenses, sensor needs cleaning. In short, this kit is really great. I am quite happy with the purchase.

I ordered this on the 9th and recieved this on the 12th(today). I had a possibly one or two accidental fingerprints and little dust on both my 18-55 kit && 75-300mm lens. I didn't want to go to the camera store to pay about $20 bucks for just a fabric && cleaning solution(not needed), so I ordered this. The microfibre: Pretty large and may be so large that it wouldn't be very comfortable to fit in your pocket(mine's pretty small so that may be why), and comes with 3 and one in a small pouch that's very large(as pictured). The quality's great in terms of what you're paying for/what your getting. The airblower: Still pretty large and a little ugly, I didn't really use it as it didn't get me any farther to cleaning my lenses. The Cleaning Pen: Works great, the brush leaves some lint(?) ocassionaly, however I go over it with the microfibre again, and all of my lenses were as good as new :) EMPTY Spray Bottle: A lot of people were wanting it to be full, and because they didn't read the description very well, some rated it very poorly(1-3 stars). When you're getting something, make sure you know what it is :) For me, I found it completely unnnessicary, so I gave it to my mom for whatever she wants to use it for. Overall: Great package for the price, however don't expect premium quality. If you want that, go to your local camera store or buy a canon/nikon brand cleaning kit.

This kit sufficed my requirement. The blower is really strong enough to remove dust particles from even inside the mirror of my DSLR. I am extremely happy with this kit.

I needed a lens cleaning kit for my Canon cameras, so when I spotted this kid it was a great deal for the price. Having the means to keep your lenses clean of dust is almost a full time job when your taking pictures of nature. There is nothing worse than having a great shot that is ruined by a couple of dust noise showing up on that shot. I'd recommend this kit as it includes a number of Magic Fiber cloths and cleaning equipment. I'd recommend this kit for everyone how doesn't want dust noise in their pictures.

Una estafa, del kit sólo recibí el cleaning tissue paper, Es la primera vez que algo me llega incompleto, en resumen para mí fueron $204 por 50 hojas de papel de 10x15cm. Fatal!

Fast delivery! Love the item. Didn’t come with any liquid. The cleaning tools included will definitely tidy up your camera from greases and dust. The pen brush is a nice tool to clean the lens! They included enough microfiber cloths too.

Good product, value for money,