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 06/09/2008 05:44:54 PM · #26
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
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! :-)


I try to avoid it if I can except for a few stuck bits my rocket wouldn't touch. I am troubled I now have a few specks the canned air won't touch...

I do plan to get a C02 blower at some point.

Message edited by author 2008-06-09 17:45:33.
 06/09/2008 05:45:15 PM · #27
Since we are quoting websites

//www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/warnings.html

"By Canned Air. I have yet to see any canned air that is contaminant free 100% of the time and this is why we (www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com) do NOT recommend any type or brand."
 06/09/2008 05:46:49 PM · #28
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Since we are quoting websites

//www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/warnings.html

"By Canned Air. I have yet to see any canned air that is contaminant free 100% of the time and this is why we (www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com) do NOT recommend any type or brand."


Hahahahaha, they suggest a foot blower, which copperhill specifically says never to go near, too funny.
06/09/2008 05:48:07 PM · #29
Yup you know what they say about opinions... LOL

If you can get it clean without issue I say do what works for you!

:-)

Message edited by author 2008-06-09 17:50:05.
 06/09/2008 05:53:27 PM · #30
see my above post please

would that kit be good for my needs?
 06/09/2008 06:01:12 PM · #31
Originally posted by Sugarpie:
see my above post please

would that kit be good for my needs?


Yes that kit will work just fine. I got this kit and I expect it will last my life time.

Message edited by author 2008-06-09 18:01:20.
 06/09/2008 06:10:21 PM · #32
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Originally posted by Sugarpie:
see my above post please

would that kit be good for my needs?


Yes that kit will work just fine. I got this kit and I expect it will last my life time.


I think I will go with the one you got, the whole kit n kaboodle so to speak

thank you all for the help/advice I really truly greatly appreciate it
 06/11/2008 07:56:23 PM · #33
Ok
One last question

How many of you clean your own sensors?
How many of you send it out for cleaning?
 06/11/2008 08:07:42 PM · #34
Originally posted by Sugarpie:
Ok
One last question

How many of you clean your own sensors?
How many of you send it out for cleaning?


I clean my own (using the copperhill method), as do many. Was real nervous the first time, sorta nervous the second time, and hardly nervous at all now. Take a deep breath, go slow, and go for it. You'll be fine.

Your query would make a good poll for the site, especially with some breakdown in the "how" people clean. I'd bet copperhill-type (wet) cleaning would come out on top by a wide margin, followed by brushes, blowers and a few nuts who use tape or compressed air. I doubt very many at all send their cameras out, due to the cost and time without the camera (although I'm sure there are some).
 06/11/2008 08:24:30 PM · #35
Copperhill here. It's pretty easy.
 06/11/2008 09:15:14 PM · #36
Originally posted by Sugarpie:
How many of you clean your own sensors?


I have cleaned with a blower before (foot pump). Never done a swab clean, but when I need to, I'll be buying a swab-kit and doing it myself.

Another risk of real compressed air is that if it's dirty, or catches some floating grit being blown around inside the camera, you can sand-blast your sensor. It only takes one tiny fast moving particle of grit to put a permanent scratch on your sensor.

A couple of related pieces of advice...

1) Always switch off the camera when you change lenses.
2) When I blow it out, I hold it upside down. That way, gravity helps to get dust out of the camera instead of just stirring it around inside.
06/12/2008 07:06:07 AM · #37
Don't always judge a business by their building. You be amazed how many "workshops" are located in drab buildings. You'd also be amazed how many scandolous business are in sparkling buildings.

And while I am sure there are a LOT of gorgeous buildings in California. When I grew up in San Diego, there were quite a few in buildings that look like that. You might want to see what others say about the place.

Just my two cents...
 06/16/2008 02:45:02 PM · #38
Again here I go

(fyi my copperhill sensor kit arrives by mail today)

Would you trust this other one?
//www.dust-aid.com/08DAplatinum.html
Anyone have any experience?
 06/16/2008 03:02:25 PM · #39
I have really enjoyed the copperhill and never looked back. Personally I find it extremely simple to use and high effective. I purchased the kit a year or so ago and Still have plenty to keep me going for a few more.

I say, stick with copperhill.


06/18/2008 06:47:03 PM · #40
I am now dust free!
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Message edited by author 2008-06-18 18:47:20.
 06/18/2008 07:07:41 PM · #41
Originally posted by Sugarpie:
I am now dust free!
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Awesome! See? Nothing to it :)
 06/18/2008 07:13:24 PM · #42
Originally posted by togtog:
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.


I highly recommend the copperhill method. I've been using them for well over a year now and have had no problems. After you do it the first time you wonder why you was scared in the first place. Just make sure you follow the instructions and remember that it's just tiny dust particles so you dont' need to apply much pressure to remove them.
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