Cleaning Sensor K100D

Rae000
Posted 07/12/2007 - 14:27 Link
Did a test and found that the sensor on my K100D has dirt on it..tried with one of those rocket blowers but it just won't shift...any advice please as to how I can remove it without damaging the sensor...I have heard that a pentax sensor cleaner is available to buy but A. can't find one and B. not sure I should attempt it as I haven't done it before...how difficult is it to do and should I let a camera shop do it...if so who do I trust.. Thanks
Gwyn
Posted 07/12/2007 - 17:40 Link
I use an Arctic Butterfly brush from Visible Dust on my ist Ds. It works really well. It is nerve racking the first time you clean the sensor, but really it is easy and you should worry, just make sure the battery is fully charged or use a mains adapter.
Rae000
Posted 08/12/2007 - 08:07 Link
Thanks. Where can I buy an Arctic Butterfly brush from please...thanks
mikew
Posted 08/12/2007 - 08:16 Link
Has anyone here tried

http://www.cameraclean.co.uk/main/technical/dust_aid.php

It seem svery convincing if scary.

Mike
gartmore
Posted 08/12/2007 - 10:07 Link
I use Eclipse E2 fluid and Sensor Swab Type 2 by Potograpghic Solutions Inc. http://www.photosol.com/swabproduct.htm
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Gwyn
Posted 08/12/2007 - 12:18 Link
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Thanks. Where can I buy an Arctic Butterfly brush from please...thanks
Jessops amongst others sell it. It's not cheap but is good. If you Google it I'm sure you will find other retailers inthe UK who offer it.
If you go for the Eclipse fluid solution it is important to use E2 fluid not normal Eclipse fluid.

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