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Cleaning Sensor

  • 12-09-2009 7:09pm
    #1
    mdebets
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,747 ✭✭✭


    After 3 years using DSLR, I have finally reached the point where I have to clean the sensor of my 30D, but don't have a clue on how to do it.

    What's the best tool to use and where is the best place to buy it (Dublin or Internet).


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  • #2
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,406 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    Think there has been threads on this before, Eclipse fluid and Sensor Swabs is what I use

    Some details here
    http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/sensor-cleaning.shtml


  • #3
    AnCatDubh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,393 ✭✭✭AnCatDubh


    is it jUst dust? if so,then you could also try a rocket blower.


  • #4
    Calina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Calina


    Needs must also, unfortunately. Camera is 6 months old :-(


  • #5
    Sleepy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,275 ✭✭✭✭Sleepy


    Anywhere do this at a reasonable price?

    Don't trust myself and a kit from ebay!


  • #6
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    you've missed free cleaning in the Croke Park on Tuesday.

    I have Dust Wand and found it quite simple. And Italian blow-job master.


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  • #7
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Croke Park was €27 each or €23 each for two


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


    It was not free? Doh! Well, I was too busy to get there. And I miss that a lot.


  • #9
    DutchGuy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭DutchGuy


    I use a lenspen "sensorklear" and a blower, the kit was quite cheap and I found it very easy to use. If you decide to do it yourself, do it gently - don't rub hard and make sure your battery is fully loaded.


  • #10
    FX Meister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,217 ✭✭✭FX Meister


    Where do you order them from Ghost Train? I've been putting this off for a while but really need to clean my sensor.
    Ghost Train wrote: »
    Think there has been threads on this before, Eclipse fluid and Sensor Swabs is what I use

    Some details here
    http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/sensor-cleaning.shtml


  • #11
    Thirdfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,110 ✭✭✭Thirdfox


    Ebay.

    Specifically I use surreyphotography (sic).

    100 pecpads and 1 bottle will last me for around 10 years I think (low estimate) and costs 23 euro.

    If a stupid (and cheap :D) law student can do it, I'm sure any photographer can clean their own camera ;)


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  • #12
    bantaman
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭bantaman


    I bought a basic kit from http://www.copperhillimages.com. If you follow their tutorials and approach it with a healthy dose of paranoia, you'll be fine! :)


  • #13
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,406 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    Bought on Ebay as well. Was a while ago so not sure of the details, seem to have about 8 of the swabs left so must have bought a 12 pack or something


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