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K-X, dust on sensor - help?
Thanks for all the comments; I'll update this once I've solved the dust problem.
Posted by thespirit3 on 29/06/2011 - 15:26
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
I've had to clean my sensor twice, using the Eclipse fluid kit. Highly recommended. It even comes with a guarantee against damage to the camera.
Posted by terje-l on 29/06/2011 - 15:51
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
I've had to clean my sensor twice, using the Eclipse fluid kit. Highly recommended. It even comes with a guarantee against damage to the camera. +1
Posted by gartmore on 29/06/2011 - 19:10
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
After another failed attempt with a blower, frustration got the better of me; 2 minutes and a dry cotton bud later - problem solved. I will however invest in the Eclipse fluid and perhaps an Arctic Butterfly as I'd rather not resort to such brutal methods in the future. I still have dust in th...
Posted by thespirit3 on 30/06/2011 - 11:21
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
Hi Steve, Just be aware that you may find two different Eclipse solutions, one for CCD sensors and another for CMOS. The latest solution is said to be suitable for both types of sensors, so you may be OK. But it never hurts to check. I have found this kit very useful - would never touch the sens...
Posted by terje-l on 30/06/2011 - 15:50
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
I still have dust in the viewfinder but I can live with this. I use the butterfly on that as well but some say it's not a good idea.
Posted by Anvh on 30/06/2011 - 20:04
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
I was pleased to find this topic as I noticed dust had appeared when I looked through the viewfinder. My conclusion after reading the above is that I have dust on the sensor probably acquired when changing lenses. I've got away with blipping out dust marks with software up to now. Using the dus...
Posted by Blaze on 30/07/2011 - 11:25
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
If you see the dust when you look through the viewfinder, it's in the viewfinder rather than on the sensor.
Posted by Pentaxophile on 30/07/2011 - 12:53
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
I have a ist DS with dust on the sensor cannot seem to get rid. I have wiped the sensor with a damp cotton bud, not gone away. Do the sensors DE-Grade in Time Or do I keep on swabing till i clean it
Posted by louisxix2 on 30/07/2011 - 22:17
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
I have wiped the sensor with a damp cotton bud
Posted by Pentaxophile on 31/07/2011 - 00:50
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
I still have dust in the viewfinder but I can live with this. Me too. There are marks that appear on the images, but since using the dust shaker, some have disappeared. I'll have a look at the Eclipse fluid and an Arctic Butterfly as I'm reluctant to mess about with cotton buds, wet or dry on the ...
Posted by Blaze on 31/07/2011 - 08:47
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
I have wiped the sensor with a damp cotton bud Indeed, the cotton bud will actually deposit lots more dust, small fibres will fall off! Arctic Butterfly for me, never had anything it cannot dislodge.
Posted by Tyr on 31/07/2011 - 16:18
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
i seem to aquire dust on sensor with k7 most times it will come off using the camera system but when it sticks straight to clifton cameras wet&dry clean £45 once last year once this year. my rationale being if i muck it up no camera if they muck it up their problem
Posted by redbusa99 on 31/07/2011 - 18:27
K-X, dust on sensor - help?
"I think the muck gets in through the dioptre adjusting slide" I gather it also gets in through the lens even when the lens is not removed from the camera, zooms being the obvious culprits. The WR lenses should be better I imagine. After my *istD which got measles every month I can't get over how ...
Posted by wadna on 31/07/2011 - 22:53
Dust under K-5 rear LCD
Dust and debris gets into a camera when lenses are changed, but is unlikely to be coming through the weatherproof seals. It could enter through zooming non-sealed lenses as air pressures need to be equalised and there is free movement of air. The weatherproofing works just fine, so don't let that...
Posted by beardedwombat on 01/07/2011 - 12:58
Black line on photos
I used to get something very similar on my old film camera when I tried using a flash and a shutter speed faster than 1/180. So I suspect it is maybe something to do with the shutter. Only the shutter doesn't move from right to left but from up and down. The strange thing is that you only get ...
Posted by Anvh on 04/07/2011 - 13:48
Kx Auto focus not functioning
It looks as if the SDM in the 16-50 is not working. Unfortunately if SDM fails it does not revert to screw drive. You coud try cleaning the SDM contacts both on the lens and in the camera mount (two brass contacts). Otherwise you will have to send it in for repairs. I hope it is still under warra...
Posted by helios on 09/07/2011 - 15:05
Kx Auto focus not functioning
I did not read your original question properly. JohX is quite right. I agree that if the lens works on a K-5 the problem must lie with the K-x. It would still be worth cleaning the SDM contacts but it looks as if the camera might require servicing. Incidentaly if the camera is out of warranty yo...
Posted by helios on 09/07/2011 - 15:21
Kx Auto focus not functioning
Best of luck with the contact cleaning. The relevant contacts are the pair made of brass just inside the camera mount. They were originally the PZ (power zoom) contacts in the days when Pentax made Power Zoom lenses but are now used to power the SDM motor.
Posted by helios on 09/07/2011 - 15:37
Kx Auto focus not functioning
Apologies. Missed the 50-135, and that it works ok. The suggestion about enough power is a good one to follow, but I note also that the 16-50 '...worked at first...', which suggests something has changed. Different batteries perhaps? Don't miss what Archie said about cleaning the contacts jus...
Posted by JohnX on 09/07/2011 - 16:43
