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03/06/2006 02:35:49 PM · #1 |
Well i took my camera to guy to have him clean my camear and he told me it was going to be like $100.00 + and right now im kinda straped for chash.....well 1st i had a problem with a Hair on my LCD now i think i have some crap on my Sensor.....take a look....kinda close.......
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03/06/2006 02:46:31 PM · #2 |
Cheap sensor cleaner: turkey baster.
Take turkey baster, make sure it is very clean.
Take camera, lock up mirror.
Insert turkey baster close BUT NOT TOO CLOSE to the sensor.
Squeeze baster ball (never thought I'd say that in public).
Repeat.
For extra support put baster tube against lense mount, applying pressure with fingers to keep baster from moving. This aids in aiming.
Disclaimer: Use at your own risk. I've done this a number of times to remove hair and dust. IF YOU FLINCH YOU CAN SCRATCH YOUR SENSOR!!!! Be careful, go slow, it's easy - but I take no responsibility for scratched sensors.
Good luck. |
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03/06/2006 02:52:08 PM · #3 |
Go Here for info on sensor cleaning. Although I have not had to clean my sensor it is inevitable. I think the copperhill method seems the best.
EDIT: There are other sites just google them.
Message edited by author 2006-03-06 14:54:46. |
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03/06/2006 03:16:35 PM · #4 |
I concur with the copperhill recommendation. the initial investment is small, the results are excellent, and the cost per cleaning is low. A blower can remove some non-adhered sensor dust, and is a great tool to have, but sooner or later wet cleaning will be necessary. I just use the wet method, it's as fast as a blower and more effective, IMO.
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03/06/2006 03:33:58 PM · #5 |
Our conutry's major camera thechnician company will now only do a full clean - rather than just clean a sensor. The reason is that if you use a blower, the dust is just getting blown into another part of the camera body. As soon as you move it around, it's just going to float right back onto the sensor. I don't know if he wet meathod overcomes that, not familiar with it.
Brett |
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03/06/2006 03:54:28 PM · #6 |
A little off-topic, but I noticed the subject of your attached photo. I work for PacifiCare, too, here in Cypress, CA. Small world.
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03/06/2006 04:04:38 PM · #7 |
| LOL im in Kansas....nice!!! |
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03/06/2006 04:28:44 PM · #8 |
To add:
I have the copperhill sensor cleaner as well but for a zero-dollar-investment quick-clean-until-you-can-afford-it the baster is a wonder. |
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03/06/2006 05:22:18 PM · #9 |
| Has any one used one of those baby nose sucker things.... i think my friend said he uses those....i duno.....all i know is im kinda affraid to do this kinda stuff......i dont want to damage anything.....i thought about putting camera ona tri pod and aiming it downward and blowing it out with one of those basters or the nose sucker thing.....all i know is its puting a little hender on my picture taking.......eeeeeerrrrr.....thanks for all the tips |
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03/06/2006 05:27:06 PM · #10 |
Everyone here says to try the blower method first. Yes I have a blower I got it at a camera store for 5 bucks. Works good. But it may not remove the dust on your sensor, thus the wet method.
Get a blower take off the lens, don't touch anything in the camera with it, and squeeze it to blow the air in and hopfully get rid of the dust.
If not try the copperhill method or take it to your guy for cleaning.
Good Luck
EDIT: The blower looks like one of those baby nose sucker things!
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03/06/2006 05:28:19 PM · #11 |
| I had a similar problem on my Canon and managed to get rid of most of the dust using a blower. But I agree with Kiwipix that the dust is probably just blown into another part of the camera and a wet cleaning method will be more effective. I have the Copperhill Sensorswipe as well now, but haven't tried this yet, that will be for next time my sensor needs some cleaning. |
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