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06/09/2008 03:56:15 PM · #1 |
I would rather not clean out my own sensor as I am too chicken to do it and I don't want to damage my camera in any way whatsoever
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Would you trust this? Any of you have experience with them?
Sensor Cleaning
I just want the best service possible
and I honestly dont want to (and probably couldnt) wait five weeks to get my camera back |
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06/09/2008 04:07:22 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by Sugarpie:
Would you trust this? Any of you have experience with them?
Sensor Cleaning |
No experience with them, but am baffled as to why they would put that photo of their shop on their website.
I'm kind of in the same boat - need to clean my sensor, but am nervous about doing it. However being without the camera for even a day or two feels like giving up a kidney. So, this week I am gonna tear into it. or maybe next week. |
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06/09/2008 04:08:40 PM · #3 |
I use canned air on my sensor regularly. I know everyone says not to do it but I do and Ive never had a problem.
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06/09/2008 04:09:52 PM · #4 |
LOL - I just looked at their about page:
"Founded in 1974 and located in Sacramento California, CPS is the largest camera repair service in Northern California."
Then looked at that photo again:
I'd keep looking. :) |
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06/09/2008 04:10:17 PM · #5 |
The way I look at it is that I'd take much more care in cleaning my sensor than some snot-nosed punk.
That's all I have to say about that.
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06/09/2008 04:11:16 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
The way I look at it is that I'd take much more care in cleaning my sensor than some snot-nosed punk. |
You mean some OTHER snot-nosed punk. :P |
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06/09/2008 04:12:09 PM · #7 |
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06/09/2008 04:12:58 PM · #8 |
I called them and it sounds very professional. The guy that answered is the business owner, and he doesnt seem like a snot nosed punk lol just sounded... old well its either this shop, or send it out through ritz photo quite a drives away from here, wait about 5 weeks or so to get my camera back
Why oh why did it have to be dust! |
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06/09/2008 04:13:40 PM · #9 |
canned air can be safe if done safely, always hold can perfect upright, always spray once into the air before aiming at sensor, use quick short bursts, without moving the can!
As for cleaning your own sensor, I am going to be doing so next month using the copperhill method. I am scared of scratching my lowpass filter (what you are actually cleaning, the sensor lives safely behind that), however it is not realistic for me to send the cam away every time it is dirty.
It costs $350 to replace the low-pass filter on a $1800 D300, so probably cheaper on a cheaper camera. A cleaning from Nikon or canon can cost as much as $125, well, three cleanings and it is the same cost as a new filter and I wouldn't learn a thing. I'd rather learn the proper and safe way to do it and never have to worry about the cost ever again. :) |
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06/09/2008 04:16:08 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by togtog:
canned air can be safe if done safely, always hold can perfect upright, always spray once into the air before aiming at sensor, use quick short bursts, without moving the can!
As for cleaning your own sensor, I am going to be doing so next month using the copperhill method. I am scared of scratching my lowpass filter (what you are actually cleaning, the sensor lives safely behind that), however it is not realistic for me to send the cam away every time it is dirty.
It costs $350 to replace the low-pass filter on a $1800 D300, so probably cheaper on a cheaper camera. A cleaning from Nikon or canon can cost as much as $125, well, three cleanings and it is the same cost as a new filter and I wouldn't learn a thing. I'd rather learn the proper and safe way to do it and never have to worry about the cost ever again. :) |
I cannot afford to replace my camera or any parts in it. I guess its why I am so aggravated about cleaning it myself - I don't want to damage anything. Paying off a car atm, work three days a week, going to school. A bit difficult right now
I just worry and I am one of those persons that tends to over worry. I just want it to be ok -puppy eyes-
Message edited by author 2008-06-09 16:17:16. |
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06/09/2008 04:16:09 PM · #11 |
Read what  togtog wrote. Face it, you are going to get dust on a DSLR, that's the nature of the beast. If I had to send my camera away every time I had sensor dust I'd never have my camera and I'd be broke!
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06/09/2008 04:19:00 PM · #12 |
Who cares about the dust, I'd be worrying about the pine branches stuck in the bottom of your camera there!
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06/09/2008 04:20:23 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Who cares about the dust, I'd be worrying about the pine branches stuck in the bottom of your camera there! |
Are you sure that's a pine tree? LOL
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06/09/2008 04:22:22 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Who cares about the dust, I'd be worrying about the pine branches stuck in the bottom of your camera there! |
Are you sure that's a pine tree? LOL |
Hehehe! :-D
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06/09/2008 04:24:33 PM · #15 |
| I was in the same boat. Really scared to clean my sensor myself. Bought a blower, it got a lot out but alot left over. Then I bought the Copper Hill product, was scared at first, Now I clean it once a month or so. It's really not a big deal. But if you can afford to have it clean every several months and the store will replace the camera if the sensor gets scratched it's all good. |
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06/09/2008 04:41:27 PM · #16 |
| Ok. the gloves are coming off. Canned air here I come |
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06/09/2008 04:50:41 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Sugarpie:
Ok. the gloves are coming off. Canned air here I come |
I would use the tape before canned air. If you need to use air use a manual blower. |
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06/09/2008 04:50:47 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Sugarpie:
Ok. the gloves are coming off. Canned air here I come |
VERY BAD IDEA! |
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06/09/2008 04:55:45 PM · #19 |
| I use the Copperhill methods, both the sensor sweep, which is a brush, and the wet wipe method. Both are very easy, though I rarely have to use the wet wipe b/c the sensor sweep gets all the dust most the time, occasionally I get a stubborn bunny that requires the wet method. It is nerve racking the first time but once you do it and realize how easy it is and that the chances of you damaging your sensor are slim to none then you will feel much better and more comfortable with the whole process. I agree with the others, the sooner you come to grips with the fact you will be getting sensor dust frequently with lens changes and that the quickest, cheapest and most efficient method is cleaning it yourself the sooner you will get to overcoming this fear, cleaning your sensor and getting back to shooting. I feel your pain, I remember feeling the same way as you and I just took the plunge and followed the instructions to a T, all is well and I just cleaned two of my camera last night for an up coming wedding/vacation. Good luck and be strong:) |
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06/09/2008 04:57:48 PM · #20 |
Yes yes I was always aware that I could get dust on the sensor, I just didn't think it would freak me out this much lol. So thats not the issue. The issue is me obviously.
Anyways the copperhill method seems to be the best way (read/reasearch/etc) that I've found so I am going to give it a try.
No to can air, bulb here I come.
No way I am going to stick tape on the sensor
anyways with bulb (got in touch with a friend earlier today and he stopped by)
it looks like i just spread the dust around, BUT I got rid of the 'hair' looking thing
I am in the process of ordering this as we speak
Basic Kit w/SensorView
E2 w/14 mm. SensorSwipe for Canon xti400D, 40D, xsi450D :: Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D300 :: Leica M8 :: Sony A100, A700 :: Pentax K10D -
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Is this kit ok for my needs?
Message edited by author 2008-06-09 17:02:26. |
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06/09/2008 05:03:08 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
That's all I have to say about that. |
i doubt that ;) |
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06/09/2008 05:23:32 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by Sugarpie:
Ok. the gloves are coming off. Canned air here I come |
VERY BAD IDEA! |
Pffffft, canned air is perfectly safe when used with care. :)
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06/09/2008 05:32:36 PM · #23 |
"A gas duster, also erroneously referred to as canned air, is a product consisting of liquefied difluoroethane, trifluoroethane, or tetrafluoroethane."
You are blasting a gas into your camera that can carry the liquid propellant and condensation into the body and leave more residue on the low-pass filter then the stuff you are trying to get off. Personally I would rather not create more of a problem than what existed to warrant the cleaning of the filter/sensor in the first place.
Gas duster = poor choice.
Message edited by author 2008-06-09 17:34:02. |
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06/09/2008 05:38:31 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
"A gas duster, also erroneously referred to as canned air, is a product consisting of liquefied difluoroethane, trifluoroethane, or tetrafluoroethane."
You are blasting a gas into your camera that can carry the liquid propellant and condensation into the body and leave more residue on the low-pass filter then the stuff you are trying to get off. Personally I would rather not create more of a problem than what existed to warrant the cleaning of the filter/sensor in the first place.
Gas duster = poor choice. |
From copperhill images...
"and the Rocket [blower] cannot dislodge and remove them. ONLY IN THIS INSTANCE should you use canned air. There is a bit of hysteria about how dangerous canned air is but it actually isn't if you follow these guidelines:"
guide-lines on this page //www.copperhillimages.com/index.php?pr=tutorials1
Not that I am trying to argue or anything. :)
Message edited by author 2008-06-09 17:38:49. |
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06/09/2008 05:41:44 PM · #25 |
| I know I use the copperhill method. I still will never use a Gas blower(except to maybe charge my static brush). You want to risk it by all means rock on! :-) |
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