K100D - DUST ON SENSOR

gramar
Posted 14/04/2012 - 00:00 Link
I've only had my K100D a year - bought it as ex demo model and now find it has dust on the sensor and am wondering how best to clean it myself. So many different methods, products and recommendations - it's all very confusing.

I propose to use some isopropyl alcohol and some lint free swabs. I do not intend to use a blower or any other dry method. What do other members think?
matwhittington
Posted 14/04/2012 - 07:38 Link
You might want to search the forum (and the rest of the web) for 'arctic butterfly', which is a special brush created for sensor cleaning - I know in general people praise it very highly on here, although I have not used it myself...

Cheers
Mat W

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sterretje
Posted 14/04/2012 - 11:13 Link
If a dry method works, I would use that first; I use a rocket blower for that. A wet method, for me, is a method that will be used if a dry method fails; I'm not brave enough and take it to my dealer who does it quickly for me (for free).
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