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Hi! I have also read all about cleaning CCDs when I purchased my DS, and after cleaning my CCD once, I feel most of these sites really go over the top to try to sell their product... It's not that their product is bad, it's simply that I feel they are overemphasizing a topic that, while delica...
Posted by Flink on 16/01/2006 - 11:01
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I entirely with Flink that this is an issue blown out of proportion by people who want your money. That includes the camera manufacturers, who want you to send the body to them for cleaning. I have heard of many people who use nylon make-up brushes successfully, and many who use a blower brush. ...
Posted by George Lazarette on 16/01/2006 - 11:20
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Hi, I used this kit http://www.visibledust.com/econo_essentials.html, which I purchased through Speedgraphic. Take a bit of time and care, but it works fine. In order to avoid involuntary sneezes or coughs contaminating everything I wore a cheap dust mask that you can get from DIY shops. But I th...
Posted by Ammonyte on 16/01/2006 - 15:43
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Mattmatic saidGravity doesn't necessarily help CCD are, by definition, charged (Charge Coupled Device) and hence dust tends to stick by static. MatttMatic please consider this: From the moment you press the release button to remove the lens you risk adding more dust for the sensor grab. You are ...
Posted by Don on 16/01/2006 - 16:15
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Don, Indeed you are right. What I meant to say was that cleaning upside down when you've already got dust on the CCD probably won't help much. Best thing is never to change the lens (though that may not completely prevent dust). Next is to change in a dust-free environment (preferably a clean-room...
Posted by MattMatic on 16/01/2006 - 16:42
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--- but it works without drama. I picked up this tip for cleaning a Nikon (D70) sensor which I believe is identical to the *ist DS sensor at another forum. I've used it on my *ist DS and I can assure you it works without detrimental effect on the camera. Cut a piece of 19mm wide Scotch Magic Tape...
Posted by emem48 on 19/01/2006 - 02:41
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Hello All I was very surprised this thread suddenly died with the sticky tape solution way back in January. I just stumbled on a very comprehensive sensor cleaning website at http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/ that I thought may interest some. It discusses the pros and cons of several popul...
Posted by photo*ist on 31/03/2006 - 08:07
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It makes me wonder if I should ever enter the bathroom again! :? :shock: :?
Posted by johnriley on 31/03/2006 - 08:15
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It makes me wonder if I should ever enter the bathroom again! :? :shock: :? Disposable dust masks work well for us John. :lol:
Posted by photo*ist on 31/03/2006 - 08:24
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I've been told this and I cant vouch for its veracity. CCDs are only charged when the camera power is on. Therefore power down before changing lenses and there is less chance of gunk sticking to the sensor. This is the procedure with pro video cameras although there are other issues there too.
Posted by gartmore on 31/03/2006 - 22:18
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I've got a bit of a problem with dust specks and tiny hairs that appear to be behind the focusing screen of my DL. They simply aren't visible with the naked eye but irritate the hell out of me when using the viewfinder. It's quite easy to remove the screen but all attempts to remove the offending o...
Posted by Kimbo on 03/04/2006 - 00:56
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Kimbo, Erm, personally I wouldn't try one of those. The electronics inside the camera don't like high voltage discharges up 'em :| In the electronics industry you go to huge lengths to avoid high voltage static discharges! Matt
Posted by MattMatic on 03/04/2006 - 03:30
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I must admit that I've only used it on lenses so far but I believe it's perfectly safe - particularly with the power off and batteries removed. You don't get a 'shock' from the device, it's just an ioniser and it's safe to use on hifi turntables. The technique is to squirt the ions onto the revolvi...
Posted by Kimbo on 03/04/2006 - 13:37
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I must admit that I've only used it on lenses so far but I believe it's perfectly safe - particularly with the power off and batteries removed. You don't get a 'shock' from the device, it's just an ioniser and it's safe to use on hifi turntables. The technique is to squirt the ions onto the revolvi...
Posted by golfdiesel on 05/04/2006 - 15:20
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This is where you have to be very, very careful - I've managed to put a tiny scratch on mine (but at least it's now nice and clean). If you tilt the camera back, you'll notice a metal frame around the edge of the screen. At the top, in the center is a small tab, gently press this upward and the f...
Posted by Kimbo on 05/04/2006 - 16:47
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I haven't bought another screen for the ds yet but screens for my other cameras have all been supplied with a special tweezery tool which allows you to release the frame and then grab hold of the tab on the screen. Putting the screen back in is slightly trickier.
Posted by gartmore on 05/04/2006 - 17:03
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Personally I would leave well alone. The alignment and positioning of the screen is critical for correct focus and the screen itself is very soft and can be easily rendered useless. I don't think this is something anyone should consider as a normal part of user camera maintenance. Marks on the fo...
Posted by johnriley on 05/04/2006 - 17:19
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JR is right, as long as the debris isn't affecting image quality or moving around (ie at risk of winding up in image sensor, leave it be). Reminds me of a joke. Guy goes to his doctor. He terrified. "Doc I'm in really bad shape...I think I'm dying...It hurts when I poke myself here, and h...
Posted by Don on 05/04/2006 - 19:26
