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07/12/2006 02:44:29 PM · #1 |
I have had a 20D for almost 7 months now and have not yet cleaned the sensor. I just got back from a vacation to the beach and I notcied that their appeared to be a LOT of sensor dust.
I did a little browsing of previous forums and found how to do one of those sensor tests and was truly stunned at the amount of dust on my sensor.
My question is: Where do I buy the Copperhill cleaning kit and how do I make it so my camera exposes the sensor so it can be cleaned? I read somewhere that you have to do some mirror lock up thing. Can somebody please help me out here? Thanks in advance.
Below is the horrfiying result of the sensor test I did.
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07/12/2006 02:49:14 PM · #2 |
HERE is a link to where to buy the Copperhill kit...I use it on my 10D with fabulous results.
In your menu on your camera, there should be a menu option for Sensor Clean. Choose it and follow the directions from there. Hope this helps! |
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07/12/2006 02:55:56 PM · #3 |
I don't know about the 20D but the XT has a menu option for cleaning the sensor. It locks the mirror in the up position. Make sure you use a fully charged battery or AC adapter for power. The mirror will shut on you if power runs out.
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07/12/2006 03:09:18 PM · #4 |
Thanks you to both Lauriel and Dave.
I found the sensor cleaning option in the menu and it does indeed do what you both said it does.
I also went ahead and order the cleaning kit from CopperHill images.
Thanks again! |
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07/13/2006 02:57:15 PM · #5 |
Well, my copperhill cleaning kit arrived in the mail about an hour ago and I finally cleaned my sensor. After breaking into a nervous sweat and then swabbing my sensor 7 times, it is almost perfectly clean. I know their is still one small speck of dust in the top left corner, but I just can't seem to get it. I'm happy overall though because it sure is one hell of an improvement.
Before:
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Thanks again to Lauriel and Dave! |
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07/13/2006 03:04:30 PM · #6 |
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07/13/2006 08:41:12 PM · #7 |
Hey, you know, I got my cleaning kit on ebay. Works fabulous and takes only a few seconds to do. Cost me $28 and change with shipping and comes with the fluid and three of the correct size swab brushes for my sensor. I just used it this morning before heading off for a photo shoot.
Mine is made by American Recorder and its called "Photo Studio in a Box". It's also listed on the box as professional. It's for digitals. Mine is specifically for the Nikon series. I am sure they must have one for Canon.
If you put in ebay "sensor cleaning kit" you will see them. Comes real fast in the mail to. |
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07/13/2006 08:41:58 PM · #8 |
tape man tape...free, takes 5 seconds and cleans your sensor 100% in one pass.
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07/13/2006 08:52:36 PM · #9 |
Take the lens off and put the camera upside down in the dishwasher. Run the dishwasher through the pots-n-pans cycle. When that is done, put it in the microwave on high for about 5 minutes to remove any excess water. I guarantee your camera will be spotless. ;P
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07/13/2006 09:02:02 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by micknewton:
Take the lens off and put the camera upside down in the dishwasher. Run the dishwasher through the pots-n-pans cycle. When that is done, put it in the microwave on high for about 5 minutes to remove any excess water. I guarantee your camera will be spotless. ;P |
Yeah, and if there is any water left in it after the microwave, be sure to just say, "Ah, shucks! Water-drops are cool in pictures." and go on. |
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07/13/2006 09:12:26 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by deapee:
tape man tape...free, takes 5 seconds and cleans your sensor 100% in one pass. |
are you serious? what sort of tape are you talking about? |
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07/13/2006 09:20:15 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by ursula:
Originally posted by micknewton:
Take the lens off and put the camera upside down in the dishwasher. Run the dishwasher through the pots-n-pans cycle. When that is done, put it in the microwave on high for about 5 minutes to remove any excess water. I guarantee your camera will be spotless. ;P |
Yeah, and if there is any water left in it after the microwave, be sure to just say, "Ah, shucks! Water-drops are cool in pictures." and go on. |
Oooo! With a timer/remote you could take water-drop pics during the wash cycle! You're a genius!
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07/13/2006 09:22:33 PM · #13 |
doesn't tape leave glue behind?
It's funny that while I had a D70, sensor dust was always an issue, now that I have a D200, I have used one of those huge blower things for two dust particles and have very few sensor issues by comparison...hmmm
I think I will try micknewton's suggestion with the dishwasher and microwave and then the cellotape for one last pass over the sensor, sounds like the best idea out there :-)
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