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03/03/2005 11:24:17 AM · #1 |
I ordered from this company yesterday. They seem to be the cheapest on the west coast (USA). I have to make the jump into cleaning my sensor. I have tried the suggested blower trick from Canon and it won't budge the particles.
If you need tools, cleaning, and even some parts, take a look at this site.
Micro Tools, Vacaville, CA
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03/03/2005 11:30:44 AM · #2 |
It gives me the creeps just to think in cleaning the sensor. To send it to clean I think I can't(I would die if I get separated from "her" more then a couple of hours). So I gess I'll have to do it sooner or later. So if anyone is kind enough to explane how it would be nice.
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03/03/2005 11:37:29 AM · #3 |
You may want to make sure that the tool tips are spatula-shaped and not mere sticks (like a Q-tip without the cotton wool). It also helps if the tool is not overly flexible.
There are some significant differences of design and, consequently, practical suitability between the various available products..
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03/03/2005 11:37:31 AM · #4 |
This site has the best details on sensor cleaning that I have found. Very good explanation of process.
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03/03/2005 11:48:56 AM · #5 |
The best and easiest sensor cleaning system I have found is Sensor Swabs. Not cheap but very effective and super simple to use. I know the thought of cleaning the sensor is a bit frightening when you have not done it before but if you use a quality product and follow directions it is a piece of cake with no real worry involved.
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03/03/2005 12:20:01 PM · #6 |
//www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning
This is by far the best tutorial and best cleaning kit. I used it on my D70, worked great cleaned every spec of dust off. |
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03/03/2005 12:26:29 PM · #7 |
I don't have any idea if it is the cheapest, but thisis what I got.
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03/03/2005 12:26:37 PM · #8 |
I bought the sensor swipe from the copperhill site (absolutely fabulous little invention!) and a package of pec pads and a bottle of eclipse from eBay...totaled about $25.00 with shipping and all.
For those who are concerned about spending the $$$ for a sensor cleaning system...I have to say that it seems kind of backwards to have a $1000+ camera and then want the cheapest way to keep it running perfectly. There are certain things to scrimp on, and this probably isn't one of them. Just MHO. ;o)
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03/03/2005 12:33:37 PM · #9 |
Hmm. I hadn't thought of using a bellows foot pump to charge my sensor brushes. I got a very big bulb blower at the construction store a few weeks ago, less expensive as a rocket blower with the same power. (Stores over here charge 25 to 50 dollar for one, the construction store 5).
I'll get me a new bellows pump as well. :)
Easiest way to clean your sensor anywhere is a sensor brush with a bulb blower to charge it:
Visibledust Sensor Brush
Rob Galbraith review
Luminous Landscape review
I also got a wet solution for those cases where the muck is really sticky.
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03/03/2005 12:36:24 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Hmm. I hadn't thought of using a bellows foot pump to charge my sensor brushes. I got a very big bulb blower at the construction store a few weeks ago, less expensive as a rocket blower with the same power. (Stores over here charge 25 to 50 dollar for one, the construction store 5).
I'll get me a new bellows pump as well. :)
Easiest way to clean your sensor anywhere is a sensor brush with a bulb blower to charge it:
Visibledust Sensor Brush
Rob Galbraith review
Luminous Landscape review
I also got a wet solution for those cases where the muck is really sticky. |
I agree! I use compressed air from a can, works very well.
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03/03/2005 01:00:24 PM · #11 |
| I don't understand this. We are told not to use canned air because it uses propellants that can spot glass and disolve flexible parts. However this article seems toadvocate charging the brush with canned air. Wouldn't the bristles of the brush soak up the liquid propellants and paint them across the sesnor? |
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03/03/2005 01:23:11 PM · #12 |
The Sensor Brush approach looks good, much easier to use than some of the others. The reference articles appear to rate it highly. Before I go out and buy it would be nice to see some comment on the canned air issue. Is there a certain type that uses a cleaner propellant?
edit: BTW - I have about 3500 shots on my camera and it has stayed fairly clean up to now. I change lenses maybe twice a week, sometimes in the field. One small dust bunny in the corner.
Message edited by author 2005-03-03 13:24:52.
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