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... there are instructions on the web as to how to use compressed air... keep the can upright and well away from the sensor and there's stillenough power to move dust. Bret
Posted by bretti_kivi on 06/01/2011 - 14:36
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With compressed air even when cleaning lenses fire off one shot away from the lens first. The first shot often has some liquid in it. What's wrong with a small windscreen washer type tube held into the suction hose of a vacum cleaner to create a mini-vacum cleaner?
Posted by Algernon on 06/01/2011 - 18:19
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I'd follow John's advice. Several uses of the cameras own system first, followed by rocket blower. On the only occasion it was needed (and not with a Pentax) I found VisibleDust sensor swab very effective. Jon
Posted by JonSchick on 06/01/2011 - 18:58
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Someone needs to develop a dust catcher that sits near your sensor catching any stray particles that wander by, a bit like a piece of fly paper. Or a piece of statically charged something or other. Oh what a utopia that would be.
Posted by SteveEveritt on 06/01/2011 - 19:15
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Someone needs to develop a dust catcher that sits near your sensor catching any stray particles that wander by, a bit like a piece of fly paper. Or a piece of statically charged something or other. Oh what a utopia that would be. That just reminded me :idea: I bought in a DIY store about 15 years ...
Posted by Algernon on 06/01/2011 - 19:43
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Someone needs to develop a dust catcher that sits near your sensor catching any stray particles that wander by, a bit like a piece of fly paper. Or a piece of statically charged something or other. Oh what a utopia that would be. If I remember correctly Pentax cameras have them fitted!
Posted by beginner on 06/01/2011 - 21:30
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Yes, Pentax has a sticky strip below the sensor to catch dust. Not sure for how long the strip keeps its stickyness, though. Personally, I have used the Eclipse liquid cleaner a couple of times, with excellent result. It is specially made for sensor cleaning. The latest type of fluid is even safe...
Posted by terje-l on 07/01/2011 - 09:56
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I've just this morning had problems trying to remove a dust blob. I took the lens off and gave the sensor screen a few blasts with the Giotto rocket blower, then had another look. Unfortunately although the original mark had gone, a lot more had appeared elsewhere so I then had a go with the butterf...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 09/01/2011 - 12:58
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but any really sticky bits (e.g. flower pollen) will probably need something more direct like the arctic butterfly. For sticky particles, a wet clean will almost certainly be needed. Not only will the Arctic Butterfly not work for anything that is actually stuck, but it may smear what's there, ...
Posted by ChrisA on 09/01/2011 - 13:42
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... gave the sensor screen a few blasts with the Giotto rocket blower, then had another look. Unfortunately although the original mark had gone, a lot more had appeared elsewhere so I then had a go with the butterfly only to find that some of the new marks that I had thought were dust had been smudg...
Posted by ChrisA on 09/01/2011 - 13:50
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... gave the sensor screen a few blasts with the Giotto rocket blower, then had another look. Unfortunately although the original mark had gone, a lot more had appeared elsewhere so I then had a go with the butterfly only to find that some of the new marks that I had thought were dust had been smudg...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 09/01/2011 - 16:05
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[quote:3496ace15f="Fuzzfeast"]... gave the sensor screen a few blasts with the Giotto rocket blower, then had another look. Unfortunately although the original mark had gone, a lot more had appeared elsewhere so I then had a go with the butterfly only to find that some of the new marks that I had th...
Posted by Fuzzfeast on 09/01/2011 - 16:51
K100d stuck shutter?
Hi all my trusty K100d was working well today when it jammed. it looks like the shutter has stuck. the mirror is up, but i can't see the sensor. i've removed the batteries, put them back, etc... still nothing. any tips? failing that, any know a good repair centre in central London? ta...
Posted by laurencea on 16/01/2011 - 18:50
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Dust on the sensor. Time to get a arctic butterfly, search the web you will find thousands of references. Davex.
Posted by davex on 24/01/2011 - 17:28
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When you change lenses remember to first turn off the camera and then learn to remove and replace the lens with the body pointing down. It takes a bit of practice, but is worth doing. It won't completely prevent dust bunnies but it will reduce their number. Be very careful with a blower that you...
Posted by Gwyn on 24/01/2011 - 18:46
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thanks all, have k-x too. is there any end to the amount of gadgets out there? :?: Will have a look at the hurricane, the butterfly a bit rich for my blood. A blower will work on most dry dust, but may just move it to somewhere else inside the camera. If it gets into the pentaprism/pentamirror, it'...
Posted by Mannesty on 24/01/2011 - 19:26
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thanks all, have k-x too. is there any end to the amount of gadgets out there? :?: Will have a look at the hurricane, the butterfly a bit rich for my blood. A blower will work on most dry dust, but may just move it to somewhere else inside the camera. If it gets into the pentaprism/pentamirror, it'...
Posted by Oggy on 24/01/2011 - 21:57
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i will never use a blower again.....first time i used one it blew dust up into the pentaprism, although it was no longer on the sensor it was badly visible every time i looked through the viewfinder. lucky enough i managed to blag currys and they gave me a new one :) Since then though had it s...
Posted by Glover on 30/01/2011 - 11:08
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i will never use a blower again.....first time i used one it blew dust up into the pentaprism, although it was no longer on the sensor it was badly visible every time i looked through the viewfinder. lucky enough i managed to blag currys and they gave me a new one :) Since then though had it s...
Posted by davidrobinson on 10/02/2011 - 11:35
Preventing condensation
Not yet a problem and I hope it won't become one :D. A week today start my Hurtigruten trip. My camera will be subject to extreme changes of temperature a lot - outside on the boat to inside on the boat and the same on excursions. This is a recipe for condensation. How can I prevent th...
Posted by Gwyn on 26/01/2011 - 15:26
