Cleaning the CMOS - DPChallenge Forums

10/03/2004 02:03:32 PM · #26

I actually got his Sensor Swab (Copperhill). Don't go to the last page (package deal), just go here:

//www.pbase.com/copperhill/image/23431905

Got it in a few weeks. Works great.

Originally posted by mariomel:

I just sent you a PM asking where you got your stuff, since Copperhill doesn't seem to ship to Canada. Thanks!

What did you use as a swabbing tool? Did you carve out your own spatula?

VisiBlanco

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

10/03/2004 02:05:42 PM · #27

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Are there other ways dust can get in?

The only other way I think dust can get in is if you have a telescoping zoom lens as they pump air in and out of the chamber - that's really probably the biggest cause of dust. Investing in primes or high quality lenses with internal focusing and extra O-rings will prevent this.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

10/03/2004 02:09:31 PM · #28

Originally posted by VisiBlanco:

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Are there other ways dust can get in?

The only other way I think dust can get in is if you have a telescoping zoom lens as they pump air in and out of the chamber - that's really probably the biggest cause of dust. Investing in primes or high quality lenses with internal focusing and extra O-rings will prevent this.

I have only three lenses so far. The kit lens, which does telescope (if by telescoping you mean gets larger, as opposed to being a push pull zoom), the 70-200mm/F4L, and the 50mm 1.8.

So is the kit lens bringing in dust?

Message edited by author 2004-10-03 14:09:42.

VisiBlanco

10/03/2004 02:20:00 PM · #29

Originally posted by nshapiro:

So is the kit lens bringing in dust?

Yeah, that'd be my guess.

peecee

10/03/2004 03:23:28 PM · #30

Anyone know a UK supplier of the fluid or equivalent and pec pads ?

Ta,

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

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

10/03/2004 03:29:40 PM · #31

That web site refers to these online stores:

Sources in the U.K. - //www.warehouseexpress.com/
or //www.crown-digital.co.uk/ishop/883

Originally posted by peecee:

Anyone know a UK supplier of the fluid or equivalent and pec pads ?

Ta,

marbo

Nikon D5000

10/03/2004 03:35:53 PM · #32

I got my clening stuff from here.
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//www.crown-digital.co.uk/ishop/883/shopscr140.html

peecee

10/03/2004 03:43:41 PM · #33

Thanks Mark, I have just ordered from Jacko's link (w/house express)
I had already ordered the swab from the earlier link in the US,
Thanks Jacko,
Paul.
Hope I don't need it :)

mariomel

10/03/2004 08:52:31 PM · #34

Originally posted by Jacko:

I actually got his Sensor Swab (Copperhill). Don't go to the last page (package deal), just go here:

//www.pbase.com/copperhill/image/23431905

Got it in a few weeks. Works great.

Thanks Jacques. You da man!

mariomel

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

10/04/2004 05:25:22 PM · #35

Remember my yucky sensor? Well I went by the Montreal Canon service center on my lunch hour today. I figured it would be a while until my stuff arrived so I thought I'd give canon a try. 10 minutes and I was out. And this is what I got.

Cleaned:

Way to go Canon. Only one spec left. Woo hoo!

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

10/04/2004 05:27:06 PM · #36

Pretty good, but why is it that Canon can't completely clean the sensor. Is there no hope?

marbo

Nikon D5000

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

10/04/2004 05:50:21 PM · #37

Way to go Canon. Only one spec left. Woo hoo!

Looks better but still quite a few spots in the top left and along the top.
It took me 4 cleans the completely get my sensor clean, but as the saying goes. If you want a job done properly, do it yourself :)

cfargo

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

10/06/2004 01:31:35 AM · #38

For international suppliers of Eclipse & Pec*Pads, go to

//www.photosol.com/map.htm

Curt Fargo
//www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com

peecee