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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

06/27/2005 05:13:21 PM · #1

I live near the Torrance Nikon office so am able to drive over and get my camera cleaned when I need to.

What do the people without close access do to get their D70 clean? I'll be moving and am curious.

Tx

Cutter

Nikon D700

06/27/2005 05:17:59 PM · #2

I have yet to figure that out after six months... I haven't looked into it though and am fairly careful.

Neurowork

Nikon D200

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

06/27/2005 05:30:16 PM · #3

Well, I often have to clean my CCD since I do a lot of long exposure shots and switch lens often.

Basically, what I do is to be sure to be in a clean dry environnement. Then lock up the mirror, and user a manual air blower to remove any dust from the CCD. Nikon support advise again using compressed air on the CCD. Of course it's better to point the camera downward.

Since I do that quite regulary, no dust has the time to stick on the CCD.

Hope this helped :)

06/27/2005 07:48:11 PM · #4

This is helpful! Thanks ;)

Where do you get the air blower? It's not that compressed air that is cold is it?

Originally posted by Neurowork:

06/27/2005 07:50:14 PM · #5

I change lenses a lot and seem to work around the beach often so my CCD gets dirty fairly quickly - have to clean it at least every 4-6 months.

btw, saw your shot "Hidden" and LOVED it!

Originally posted by Cutter:

I have yet to figure that out after six months... I haven't looked into it though and am fairly careful.

trnqlty

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

06/27/2005 07:52:37 PM · #6

Not the compressed air that is cold. It looks just like a big rubber eye dropper, you just manually squeeze it to blow air out. Real cheap and should be at any camera store. I work at Wolf/Ritz camera and we have them.

dg02

Nikon D70

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

06/27/2005 08:25:20 PM · #7

Just cleaned mine for the first time using the Copperhill Cleaning method/kit. Worked wonders here is a link:
Copperhill CCD Cleaning

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

06/27/2005 10:25:47 PM · #8

thanks everyone ;)

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

06/27/2005 11:01:45 PM · #9

Here is a comprehensive way to clean your ccd, safe, too.
I just need to get the brush and gonna follow these rules. I have had my D70 for a year now and finally Sensor Swabbed it. Have been just blowing it, but finally got a hanger.
I have a problem with little hairs being (SOMEWHERE) that I can see through the viewfinder, but do not show up on the shots. Driving me crazy trying to figure out how to get rid of em.

MrYu

Nikon D70

Sigma 100-300mm f/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon

06/28/2005 12:56:23 AM · #10

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Message edited by author 2005-07-12 11:07:37.

colda

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/28/2005 01:33:06 AM · #11

I use Scotch Magic Tape (811), works a treat :)