I use Eclipse fluid from Photographic Solutions, and swabs made by same company. If you have a DX body, you'll want Type 2 swabs, and if you have an FX body you'll want Type 3. There are probably cheaper alternatives that work just as well, these are just what I use. If you've never cleaned your sensor before my best advice is to use one drop of fluid on the swab. ONE. Not two, not three... ONE. Using more than that, I've found, is the best way to get streaks on your sensor and streaks can be time consuming to remove.I am looking for a good wet sensor cleaning tool, what is the best one to get ? there a lot on eBay $1.50 to $15.00 don't want a cheap one.
I am aware of the Eyelead sensor gel one, but I want a wet clean.
What is the fluid that is used to do a wet clean ?
I use Eclipse fluid from Photographic Solutions, and swabs made by same company. If you have a DX body, you'll want Type 2 swabs, and if you have an FX body you'll want Type 3. There are probably cheaper alternatives that work just as well, these are just what I use. If you've never cleaned your sensor before my best advice is to use one drop of fluid on the swab. ONE. Not two, not three... ONE. Using more than that, I've found, is the best way to get streaks on your sensor and streaks can be time consuming to remove.
You might also want to consider this sensor loupe; I find in invaluable for being able to check my sensor for dust particles.
I use the visible dust swabs and fluid. These ones by Eclipse look like they may be cheaper. Might try them next time. Thanks for the linky to the Aussie stockist @wombat
Eclipse worked well for me. I could often get a clean sensor using just one swab. Great.
Aeroclipse has not worked well for me. I got a bottle of that stuff and blew through 8 of the same swabs trying to get a clean sensor without success. I kept getting streaks and smears. I tried using less fluid, I tried using less fluid, I tried using more pressure, I tried using more fluid. Down to my last 2 swabs I switched back to Eclipse and got it in 1.
I bought a bottle of Gamma cleaning fluid from Dust Patrol/micro-tools.com but have yet to use it.
Something that comes up from time to time is trying high grade methanol. If you're having trouble finding a local supplier of sensor cleaning equipment, you might consider it. This link
Cleaning Digital Cameras - Guide to cleaning DSLR and Mirroless cameras. - The Methods & Tools
I find very useful. If you search other large photo forums like dpreview for sensor cleaning you can also turn up more info. Like
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/14802083
One thing I'd caution you about is a complete DIY method, like using a Pec-Pad wrapped onto the stub of a plastic knife. I've seen that advice given to a beginner. I'd really really hesitate trying that.