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Sensor Cleaning Meet-up

  • 08-01-2009 3:47pm
    #1
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭


    Any interest in a meet so that newer people can learn how to clean their sensors?

    The costs of swabs & fluid would need to be sorted between individuals (possibly a swap for Pints?)

    I don't mean for this to be a Free Sensor Cleaning service, but more instructional. The newer people can then look at various gear & techniques & then will be able buy the system they like & do their own cleaning.

    This can be organised in various locations around the counrty if there is the interest. Maybe even combined with another activity.

    Discuss.


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  • #2
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,517 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Sounds like a plan, mine needs to be cleaned big time and I honestly haven't a clue how to do it properly, I could also do with recommendations on where to get the kit to do it


  • #3
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    Count me in. My cleaning is waiting in a parcel at the Post office (I was home but the postman didn't bother with ringing the doorbell).
    I love manuals, but seeing other people attempting to avoid any damage of their precious cameras would be fun, especially in a pub.


  • #4
    pixbyjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭pixbyjohn


    I would support this certainly. Nothing better than demonstration to get the point across.


  • #5
    Buzz Lightyear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 762 ✭✭✭Buzz Lightyear


    Sounds like a great idea Tony - nothing worse than white spots and cloning. Count me in


  • #6
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    Will need some people to volunteer as "Demonstrators"

    In Dublin I may be able to organise a venue for this, if I ask permission.

    Any other areas interested in doing a similar meet?


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  • #7
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    This Saturday (09/01/09) early afternoon, so I have time to take a few snaps? My kit arrived :pac: and I am not willing to do a lot before I clean my sensor.


  • #8
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    Nobody to meet? I'll start reading the instructions after lunch.


  • #9
    AnimalRights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    Jeez don't know how I missed this thread!
    I bought a rocket blower yesterday and while it was good I do want to learn how to clean my own sensor...
    Can we try again next Saturday?


  • #10
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    Well, a little blow-job sorted my issues, but we could still meet, if it does rain.


  • #11
    shepthedog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭shepthedog


    Would definitely be interested in this.. My 30D is showing some nasty spots..


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  • #12
    sineadw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,319 ✭✭✭sineadw


    My sensor is bloody filthy! And I'm terrified of cleaning it. Would DEFINITELY be into this..


  • #13
    rymus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    CabanSail wrote: »
    Will need some people to volunteer as "Demonstrators"

    Done and done. Have been using the copper hill method on my cameras for years and if I dare say, I've introduced it to more than a few of the more established regulars here.. As always (and bear with me, I haven't said this in a while); "Will clean sensors for pints".


  • #14
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    So the question is what venue would suit both purposes.


  • #15
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    I will be at DCC on Sunday at 11am for a Beginners Outing. Would be willing to be there an hour earlier if that were suitable?


  • #16
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    I have not been well the last few days & there are no takers for this Sunday.

    Will make this another time.


  • #17
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    Thank you for the offer and I bet we will be more than happy to organise it in the future.


  • #18
    jaqian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,724 ✭✭✭jaqian


    CabanSail wrote: »
    I have not been well the last few days & there are no takers for this Sunday.

    Will make this another time.

    Great as I couldn't have made it as I was selling one camera and buying a lens for my new one :)

    Having just bought an slr I would be interested in learning how to clean my camera.

    Rob


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