Search results for 'sensor cleaning' - page 569
Does any one know where lens spanners can be purchased?
I have been searching the web for one of these items - they are available in the U.S of A but is there anywhere in the U.K selling them? I plan to get into very simple lens cleaning - front and rear elements only. I have tried the 'full on' lens dismantling and the results are still in a drawer s...
Posted by spbatt on 23/09/2004 - 19:07
Does any one know where lens spanners can be purchased?
Lens cleaning can be very hazardous to your health and wallet!!! I have only tried it on an old 50mm lens and like I said the results are still sitting in a drawer somewhere with a small part that didn't make it back inside! I have now collected about 10 lenses that are uneconomical to have profe...
Posted by spbatt on 24/09/2004 - 21:25
Does any one know where lens spanners can be purchased?
Hi Kim An excellent idea for the website! I have trawled the net a few times now for articles on lens repair and it isn't well covered. I am proficient enough to write an article on how not to clean a lens. But, for all that I am at least getting more confident with every lens I break (I remind e...
Posted by spbatt on 28/10/2004 - 23:34
Does any one know where lens spanners can be purchased?
Hi G (Georgy, Lazzie... :wink: ) You're right, I am selling a fair bit on ebay at the mo, I am cleaning out my cupboards for xmas. When it came to listing my FAJ 18-35mm on ebay I tried to make sure I didn't mislead anyone as I was of the belief that it vignetted at the wide-end when used on ...
Posted by spbatt on 12/11/2004 - 06:54
D*ist hot pixels?
I'm having problems with my D*ist. I get + shaped coloured pixels on some images. They don't appear on a 'dead pixel' test (with lens cap on) but they appear in the same place on every shot that shows them - night shots in particular. Are they down to sensor pixel problems, dust on the sensor, ...
Posted by BearUK on 17/04/2005 - 03:30
D*ist hot pixels?
If they don't show up on a correctly-run hot pixel test, but they do show up consistently on images, then they sound more like debris on the sensor, although I don't understand your description: "+ shaped". Sensor dust usually shows up as light grey smudges. The easiest cure for sensor dust is t...
Posted by George Lazarette on 17/04/2005 - 09:03
Focussing problem with Penatx Optio SV
I agree with John - get an autofocus lock and hold your finger half way. Then the time lag from half-press-to-shutter is much shorter. All compact digitals have this lag - they are using the information from the CCD sensor itself to work out the focus. This takes quite a while. Digital SLRs, on t...
Posted by MattMatic on 21/05/2005 - 21:20
K1000 repair question
I've already posted this in another forum but I thought I would try this one too. I in the process of cleaning my K1000, there is some mold on the inside mirror so I need to remove the top cover. However, i'm trying to remover the ISO plate and I'm not sure how to do it? I have the manual and I'm...
Posted by photokid on 24/05/2005 - 18:40
Error codes
And isn't that confusing? Under the section 35mm SLR lenses (auto & manual focus), they include fixed focal length lens lengths making no mention of the lens series. Further down, they state that most M series lenses can't be repaired. Further down still, they say that all M series and 'o...
Posted by Mannesty on 11/11/2006 - 17:06
Optio S50......
Been using Lithium CRV3 batteries with out without any problems since I got it in January. Can't suggest anything else other than to try cleaning the contacts on both the camera and battery. Sounds similar to the problems people have had with earlier models, sadly Pentax seem to have been little or...
Posted by Anonymous on 25/07/2005 - 13:01
mz5 flash popup doesn't work!
From Boz: This system works as follows. The main mirror which is semi-transparent in the middle lets a fixed amount of light pass to a small auxiliary mirror at its back. This mirror redirects the light to a light sensitive CCD-sensor which makes a decision on whether the image is in focus, and t...
Posted by George Lazarette on 15/11/2005 - 10:26
General question re. mechanical SLRs
Sounds like it may have been sitting around too long: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00CZVn (Mentions that oil gets on the magnets and needs cleaning off) I just did a Google on "OM10 rewind stuck". You might try the Google Groups too... sure there must be something on t...
Posted by MattMatic on 22/09/2005 - 16:47
Cleaning and repairing my MX
I recently bought my first MX, what could be termed a parts body... except that most of it works (I've already put a film through it). What doesn't (didn't) work: The light meter The exposure counter (now fixed, a little spring was displaced :D ) The shutter speed indicator in the viewfinder Th...
Posted by elgy on 07/10/2005 - 03:11
Cleaning and repairing my MX
May I humbly suggest Jon Goodman's light seals and instructions Interslice(eBay). He is amazingly helpful, and you'll have a major supply of seals for all your other gear. You're braver than I re invasive surgury, so I can't offer any advice other than the name Eric Hendrickson in Tennessee if a...
Posted by Anonymous on 07/10/2005 - 11:42
ME Super focussing screen
Ecch. Well, in terms of cost, it's about what I was thinking. The light seals seem fine, though, because a film's already been through the camera and come out fine. Is there any way of cleaning the marks off the screen, though? Nothing's happened when I've tried, but then I've only breathed on th...
Posted by Anonymous on 09/10/2005 - 09:26
ME Super focussing screen
If you can get the right tool to unscrew the cap-nut holding the winder on, and the tools required to remove the speed selector, removing the prism (and so the screen) is not too difficult. (If you know what you are doing.) The winder cap and ring nut underneath are both left-handed, so beware. Y...
Posted by Anonymous on 26/10/2005 - 11:38
Fungus - latest thoughts?
Thanks chaps, excellent links Matt :wink: I guess I've got nothing to lose by attempting to take it apart and give it a clean........it'll be an interesting project anyway. In the meantime, I'll keep it well away from the other stuff and it's only been on a camera for a minute or two - just...
Posted by Kimbo on 11/10/2005 - 17:54
Fungus - latest thoughts?
Hi Kimbo, Just a few thoughts on fungus based on personal experience/research and discussing the matter with both Mike Spencer and Robin from Harrow Technical. In all I have had about 8 lenses suffering from Fungus. 6 cleaned fairly easily, one was difficult and the last was damaged well beyond rep...
Posted by Kim C on 12/10/2005 - 16:04
Fungus - latest thoughts?
I'll have to give that 'flitz' stuff a try. I've been looking at the description on micro-tools, and it sez it's non-abrasive, but I wouldn't bet the family silver on it! As for whether it will infect your other lenses or not, I seriously doubt that the risk of infection is increased in any s...
Posted by Gstalker on 26/10/2005 - 18:00
Screen/Mirror Dust Removal
What is the safest, most effective method of cleaning dust particles from screen & mirror?
Posted by KMark on 18/10/2005 - 10:30
