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09/06/2007 04:36:19 PM · #1 |
I don't have a sensor cleaning kit. I know there are a few spots visible but does it look ok for the info given below?
IMG_8100
Camera 2yrs. 3mon. Old
I change lens often
I do my own cleaning
This is my 5th cleaning
Shot taken at [b]f/29[b]
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09/06/2007 04:50:13 PM · #2 |
Is that image number 8100 the first 8100 or has it rolled over after you hit the first 10K images?
If its the first 8100, you shouldn't have to clean your sensor 5 times in 8100 shots. Im at over 25000 in less than 2 years and I have only cleaned it twice.
I always recommend the hurricane blower, its simple and effective. |
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09/06/2007 04:53:35 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Jmnuggy:
Is that image number 8100 the first 8100 or has it rolled over after you hit the first 10K images? |
Not true, really. It depends on how often you're changing your lenses, mainly. I shot a project in the midwest this weekend, and I cleaned my sensor probably four times just out of an abundance of caution. At each of the seven projects I was shooting, I was changing lenses numerous times, increasing the chances of getting a dust spec in there. |
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09/06/2007 04:57:49 PM · #4 |
outside of shooting in really dusty environments, 5 times is still alot.
I change lenses a ton and did so even more when I first got my camera.
I know a good way to keep dust out is to make sure you turn your camera off when you change lenses. The static that is caused by the sensor being "on" attracks dust particles.
Maybe Im just lucky with only having to clean 2 times in 25K+ shots. I also never use anything other than a hurricane blower. |
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09/06/2007 05:00:16 PM · #5 |
Agree! Not so much the amount of shots as how many times you change lens and what kind of environment your changing them in, such as outside or in a studio or home. I do almost all my shots outdoors and changing lens often the chances of getting sensor spots increase.
Yes this is the 1st - 8100.
How does it look on your monitor? does it appear to be clean (or clean enough? again taken at F/29).
What is the best cleaning method? |
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09/06/2007 05:03:50 PM · #6 |
Can you, instead of shooting the sky which is OK, aim the camera towards the white wall (or any other color, just a solid light color), set the min aperture (f/29 will do) and change the focus to manual, and take an out-of-focus shot.
Then, just do auto-levels on the acquired image. You'll see all of the bunnies and their poop on such image.
I only see one major spot in your sky shot - about 2/3rds to the right, and 2/3rds down. |
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09/06/2007 05:12:36 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by srdanz:
Can you, instead of shooting the sky which is OK, aim the camera towards the white wall (or any other color, just a solid light color), set the min aperture (f/29 will do) and change the focus to manual, and take an out-of-focus shot.
Then, just do auto-levels on the acquired image. You'll see all of the bunnies and their poop on such image.
I only see one major spot in your sky shot - about 2/3rds to the right, and 2/3rds down. |
Just tried that, a lot of bunnies. I need a good sensor cleaning method. What's recommended and where can I get it?
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09/06/2007 05:22:29 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by swhiddon:
Just tried that, a lot of bunnies. I need a good sensor cleaning method. What's recommended and where can I get it?
Thanks |
Copperhill
or Scotch Tape :-D |
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09/06/2007 05:28:58 PM · #9 |
| I have to clean every 5000 or so shots. 5Ds are a bit more susceptible to dust. Also with the large numbers of shots I take at weddings, there is nothing worse than going through them all in Lightroom cloning out the dust in the shots where it is present. |
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09/06/2007 05:29:12 PM · #10 |
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09/06/2007 06:20:58 PM · #11 |
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09/06/2007 06:21:07 PM · #12 |
Spit, swirl around with index finger, then rub off with a napkin. Works every time.
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09/06/2007 06:56:46 PM · #13 |
| Thanks for the suggestions and links. I will let you know how it goes. |
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09/06/2007 07:52:46 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Nald:
Spit, swirl around with index finger, then rub off with a napkin. Works every time. |
So that's how you clean a Nikon.. HAHAHA
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