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03/10/2005 06:07:54 AM · #1 |
I have been editing some long exposure shots and it is showing a lot of dust that would otherwise not show up.
So it looks like its time to invest in a sensor cleaner rather than rely only on my blower. What do you use and recommend or maybe even more importantly not recommend using.
Thanks
Bob
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03/10/2005 06:11:21 AM · #2 |
I would avoid the use of hairspray, sulpheric acid and orange paint on your sensor no matter what anyone might say to the contrary.
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03/10/2005 06:14:42 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by colda:
I would avoid the use of hairspray, sulpheric acid and orange paint on your sensor no matter what anyone might say to the contrary. |
Man, we have to seriously sit down and have a beer together one day!
Of course you can't use sulpheric acid, but I'm not sure about the orange paint, maybe fire engine red would be ok!
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03/10/2005 06:19:51 AM · #4 |
I use the Copper Hill method for cleaning. Be sure to read all instructions and disclaimers before ordering/using.
-Terry
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03/10/2005 06:20:11 AM · #5 |
I use the Sensor Brush the best thing invented since sliced bread!
Review in Robgalbraith.com, Luminous Landscape
Message edited by author 2005-03-10 06:20:39.
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03/10/2005 06:20:44 AM · #6 |
The only problem with Red is that all your socks will come out pink in the wash.
See this for examples
Vodka not included.
Clara
Message edited by author 2005-03-10 06:26:38.
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03/10/2005 08:18:47 AM · #7 |
So I've had my D70 since July 2004 (about 8 months). I dont think Im game to clean it -
- How often does the sensor need cleaning?
- How much does a professional charge for a camera clean
- My Lens - I have 3 small particles behind my front-most glass ( they are stuck on the next layer of glass) in my 18-70mm DX, can these be removed?
Thx
*Edit - grammar*
Message edited by author 2005-03-10 08:20:09. |
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03/10/2005 08:28:41 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Jarrad:
- How often does the sensor need cleaning?
- How much does a professional charge for a camera clean
- My Lens - I have 3 small particles behind my front-most glass ( they are stuck on the next layer of glass) in my 18-70mm DX, can these be removed?
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1) Depends a lot on how often you change your lenses and such, and in what conditions.
2) My friendly neighborhood camera shop will blow off the sensor with pressurized air for free. To actually get them to swab it clean costs $50. Your mileage, as always, may vary.
3) Sorry, I don't know on this one. |
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03/10/2005 10:43:50 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by Jarrad:
- My Lens - I have 3 small particles behind my front-most glass ( they are stuck on the next layer of glass) in my 18-70mm DX, can these be removed? |
Sounds like you have a little dust which is quite rare for a lens as new as yours, but I would just ignore this. Being near the front element it will not really effect the image as much as it would on the rear element.
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03/10/2005 12:20:19 PM · #10 |
Petteri's Pontifications wrote a sweet little post about this and a cheaper alternative to the sensor brush, and compared it to the copper hill method, well worth looking at IMHO.
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03/10/2005 12:38:22 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Jarrad:
- How much does a professional charge for a camera clean |
There's a place here in London (Fixation) that will do a pretty thorough clean while you wait for £25+vat. They did a good job on our D70 and I'd happily recommend them - although it's probably not worth the flight if you're not in the country! :-)
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03/10/2005 01:18:50 PM · #12 |
Does anyone know where in the UK you can get this brush? |
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03/10/2005 01:28:10 PM · #13 |
| Why do you want to spend $100 on a $12 cosmetic brush? Don't you feel these guys are gouging just a tad? |
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03/10/2005 04:30:51 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by BrennanOB:
Why do you want to spend $100 on a $12 cosmetic brush? Don't you feel these guys are gouging just a tad? |
I wouldn't try a cosmetic brush on your sensor if I were you!
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03/10/2005 04:52:48 PM · #15 |
I have a Stil backpack blower, I use it at work, it seems to move anything. Might be a bit noisy indoors tho.
Wear ear defenders! |
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03/10/2005 07:05:41 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
I wouldn't try a cosmetic brush on your sensor if I were you! |
Why would you spend the extra 85 bucks to have them select out a non sized high quality nylon brush that is 8mm wide? I went down to my local beauty supply and got the same brush they are selling at sensorbrush (or at least not discernably different) for a lot less. The concept of using static charge to pick up sensor dust is brilliant, but what is the advantage to be had by paying their price. Most of the claims made to differentiate their brush are dubious, they are comparing their product with a very low quality natural brush. Brush quailty nylon is the same product and has the same qualities no matter who puts a ferrel around it. |
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03/10/2005 07:43:19 PM · #17 |
| I do not understand how people get so much dirt inside there camera. I have had my Rebel for over a year now and have had only one tiny speck of dust get in. I think if you exercise a little more caution while changing lenses and blow around the lens before removal, you keep the dirt out. And yes I do change lenses often and out and about. A little common sense goes a long way. |
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03/10/2005 07:58:02 PM · #18 |
| I bought the sensor brush about 6 weeks ago. Its easy to use and gets rid of about 95% of the dust. I recommend it. |
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03/13/2005 01:47:59 AM · #19 |
| I've seen you can buy cans of pressurized air for around $8.00USD. Will this do the trick? Or does the air have to be 'special' in any way? :) |
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03/13/2005 02:11:26 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by Jarrad:
I've seen you can buy cans of pressurized air for around $8.00USD. Will this do the trick? Or does the air have to be 'special' in any way? :) |
Don't use it! What's in these cans is not air, and often contains lubricants that can really gunk up your sensor. If you tip them wrong, you can also get a VERY cold liquid stream out of them, and you don't want that in your camera either.
I can wholeheartedly recommend the copperhill method; please do observe all the precautions.
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