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The pro's and cons of DNG are something that you need not bother yourself about at this stage.
I am firmly in the Apple camp
Have been since 1988 and before. Funny, there are some subjects that seem to raise emotions in forums, I think we are passionate about some things and find it hard to accept another point of view My eBay username is - ireallyhatepcsalot I quite often get complimented on that! Dates from endless battles with DOS and Windows 3.1. On the whole Apple stuff just works.
Oil threads in motorcycle forums are guaranteed to raise hackles! LOL
Back on topic! You also asked about blowers and brushes. A good blower is a very useful tool, Look for a Gitzo Rocket blower. A soft brush is also worthwhile, a large fluffy artists brush is good. I also have a 'lens pen' which used carefully can remove finger marks from lenses and viewfinders but always be careful to remove all dust and grit before using a lens pen otherwise you could scratch the lens. I have these in my case and take them on trips with me. A little Isopropyl is good to have around too, maybe not for trips, especially on aircraft.
My son Michael has always been very interested in my cameras and when he was about four he decided to "clean" all my lenses... It took me hours to get all the marks off with lens cloths and spray isopropyl, I also explained to him that daddy was non too pleased and to leave 'cleaning' the lenses to me. He didn't clean them again.
Michael is now 11 and quite keen on photography he takes some nice pix of his own.
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Robert.