Sensor cleaning?
Posted 21/03/2011 - 18:49
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yes it does but it also has a three layer filter on the back! BTW think its worked-phew
Posted 21/03/2011 - 18:54
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Set a lens to F22 and take a shot of a piece of white card...or a clean white wall....then you will see if it's worked!...good luck!
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Posted 21/03/2011 - 19:17
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beginner wrote:
Set a lens to F22 and take a shot of a piece of white card...or a clean white wall....then you will see if it's worked!...good luck!
And over expose the photo with 2 or 3 stops
Set a lens to F22 and take a shot of a piece of white card...or a clean white wall....then you will see if it's worked!...good luck!
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 22/03/2011 - 07:38
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I've had three Pentax dSLR's. The first was a k100d and was a real dust bug. This body had no shake, so you had to clean the sensor manually. After doing much reading I realised the most cost effective way to clean the sensor was to purchase a small quantity of isopropyl alcohol from a pharmacist. Which I did, make sure it's the really pure stuff. You can gently wipe the sensor with lens cleaning paper sellotaped to small flat strip of rigid plastic. make sure the cleaning edge is well and truly wrapped with multiple layers of cleaning paper and there are no exposed edges. This is basically the only method for anything smeared on the sensor.
Only dip enough alcohol onto your swab, if you dip too much then don't worry because with quality alcohol evaporates really quickly. swipe the swab from side to side in one direction only from top to bottom and if done carefully but thoroughly your screen should be clean.
A little bit after I purchased on eBay one of those Giotto rocket blowers, I got the large model for around 7 or 8 quid delivered. these are a great puffer, easy to use and the air only flows one way through a non-returnable valve in the rear of the rocket. This is very important as you won't want to return the dust you've just blown off the sensor. I always hold the camera body face down so the dust can fall out. I never point the nozzle that deeply into the camera body, as you won't want to go poking the sensor.
My second camera was a k200d with the shake feature and sealed body. I don't recall ever getting dust or smears on this cameras sensor despite using it for two years.
Recently i switched the k200d for the K-x, a superb camera imo better than the k200d for true white balance in images. sadly the dust issue was also back. The Giotto rocket has sorted out the dust spots thus far, the shake facility hasn't cut it with the K-x, mostly just redistributing it.
Sorry about the huge essay but sensor cleaning is often mis-understood, it's not a job for professionals only. the sensor itself is not the frail thing it's often depicted. Obviously don't go at it like the proverbial bull in a china shop. Good luck.
Only dip enough alcohol onto your swab, if you dip too much then don't worry because with quality alcohol evaporates really quickly. swipe the swab from side to side in one direction only from top to bottom and if done carefully but thoroughly your screen should be clean.
A little bit after I purchased on eBay one of those Giotto rocket blowers, I got the large model for around 7 or 8 quid delivered. these are a great puffer, easy to use and the air only flows one way through a non-returnable valve in the rear of the rocket. This is very important as you won't want to return the dust you've just blown off the sensor. I always hold the camera body face down so the dust can fall out. I never point the nozzle that deeply into the camera body, as you won't want to go poking the sensor.
My second camera was a k200d with the shake feature and sealed body. I don't recall ever getting dust or smears on this cameras sensor despite using it for two years.
Recently i switched the k200d for the K-x, a superb camera imo better than the k200d for true white balance in images. sadly the dust issue was also back. The Giotto rocket has sorted out the dust spots thus far, the shake facility hasn't cut it with the K-x, mostly just redistributing it.
Sorry about the huge essay but sensor cleaning is often mis-understood, it's not a job for professionals only. the sensor itself is not the frail thing it's often depicted. Obviously don't go at it like the proverbial bull in a china shop. Good luck.
Posted 22/03/2011 - 11:02
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Phil,
thats really helpful thanks. Ive only had the k-r since Jan and am having the same experience you've had with your K-x. Ive got some isopropyl alcohol in the garage which ive used for cleaning lenses before so now i just need some wipes and a dust blower. The vaccuum cleaner isnt a very good idea! it removed the largest dust blob but got another one and dust all over the focussing screen. Still it's better than before i started.
D
thats really helpful thanks. Ive only had the k-r since Jan and am having the same experience you've had with your K-x. Ive got some isopropyl alcohol in the garage which ive used for cleaning lenses before so now i just need some wipes and a dust blower. The vaccuum cleaner isnt a very good idea! it removed the largest dust blob but got another one and dust all over the focussing screen. Still it's better than before i started.
D
Posted 22/03/2011 - 12:23
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I had a K200d for 2 years. Shot around 50.000 photos with it. Occasional rocket blower treatment did the job in most of the times. One time, I had some real tough stains on the sensor, so I bought Green Clean wet % Dry cleaning swabs. It does it's job quite nicely.
On my current K-5, I just blow the insides with the rocket blower from time to time and I haven't got any stain issues. (except the stain issues on my first K-5, which our distributor kindly replaced.)
On my current K-5, I just blow the insides with the rocket blower from time to time and I haven't got any stain issues. (except the stain issues on my first K-5, which our distributor kindly replaced.)
Link to my PPG
Posted 22/03/2011 - 23:34
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philmerrin wrote:
I've had three Pentax dSLR's. The first was a k100d and was a real dust bug. This body had no shake, so you had to clean the sensor manually. After doing much reading I realised the most cost effective way to clean the sensor was to purchase a small quantity of isopropyl alcohol from a pharmacist. Which I did, make sure it's the really pure stuff. You can gently wipe the sensor with lens cleaning paper sellotaped to small flat strip of rigid plastic. make sure the cleaning edge is well and truly wrapped with multiple layers of cleaning paper and there are no exposed edges. This is basically the only method for anything smeared on the sensor.
Only dip enough alcohol onto your swab, if you dip too much then don't worry because with quality alcohol evaporates really quickly. swipe the swab from side to side in one direction only from top to bottom and if done carefully but thoroughly your screen should be clean.
A little bit after I purchased on eBay one of those Giotto rocket blowers, I got the large model for around 7 or 8 quid delivered. these are a great puffer, easy to use and the air only flows one way through a non-returnable valve in the rear of the rocket. This is very important as you won't want to return the dust you've just blown off the sensor. I always hold the camera body face down so the dust can fall out. I never point the nozzle that deeply into the camera body, as you won't want to go poking the sensor.
My second camera was a k200d with the shake feature and sealed body. I don't recall ever getting dust or smears on this cameras sensor despite using it for two years.
Recently i switched the k200d for the K-x, a superb camera imo better than the k200d for true white balance in images. sadly the dust issue was also back. The Giotto rocket has sorted out the dust spots thus far, the shake facility hasn't cut it with the K-x, mostly just redistributing it.
Sorry about the huge essay but sensor cleaning is often mis-understood, it's not a job for professionals only. the sensor itself is not the frail thing it's often depicted. Obviously don't go at it like the proverbial bull in a china shop. Good luck.
My K100D Super was a real dust magnet, and I once paid £35 to get it cleaned in a camera shop (waste of money, as it was hardly any better when I got it back).I've had three Pentax dSLR's. The first was a k100d and was a real dust bug. This body had no shake, so you had to clean the sensor manually. After doing much reading I realised the most cost effective way to clean the sensor was to purchase a small quantity of isopropyl alcohol from a pharmacist. Which I did, make sure it's the really pure stuff. You can gently wipe the sensor with lens cleaning paper sellotaped to small flat strip of rigid plastic. make sure the cleaning edge is well and truly wrapped with multiple layers of cleaning paper and there are no exposed edges. This is basically the only method for anything smeared on the sensor.
Only dip enough alcohol onto your swab, if you dip too much then don't worry because with quality alcohol evaporates really quickly. swipe the swab from side to side in one direction only from top to bottom and if done carefully but thoroughly your screen should be clean.
A little bit after I purchased on eBay one of those Giotto rocket blowers, I got the large model for around 7 or 8 quid delivered. these are a great puffer, easy to use and the air only flows one way through a non-returnable valve in the rear of the rocket. This is very important as you won't want to return the dust you've just blown off the sensor. I always hold the camera body face down so the dust can fall out. I never point the nozzle that deeply into the camera body, as you won't want to go poking the sensor.
My second camera was a k200d with the shake feature and sealed body. I don't recall ever getting dust or smears on this cameras sensor despite using it for two years.
Recently i switched the k200d for the K-x, a superb camera imo better than the k200d for true white balance in images. sadly the dust issue was also back. The Giotto rocket has sorted out the dust spots thus far, the shake facility hasn't cut it with the K-x, mostly just redistributing it.
Sorry about the huge essay but sensor cleaning is often mis-understood, it's not a job for professionals only. the sensor itself is not the frail thing it's often depicted. Obviously don't go at it like the proverbial bull in a china shop. Good luck.
I then invested in Pentax's own sensor cleaner, and have only had to use it once on the Kx since I've had it (December 2009). I don't know if it's still available, but it seems to work very well, although IMHO is vastly over priced.
Here is a demo of it in action link
Regards
Adrian
K5IIs, Sigma 10-20, Pentax DA 16-85, Pentax DA 55-300, Pentax 70 Ltd, Metz 44 AF-2.
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Posted 23/03/2011 - 14:06
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Well,
thanks to my soft fleecy hat (non linting) and a can of isopropyl alcohol the sensor has been cleaned and the dust bunnies have been banished for now!
Whoop
Dan
thanks to my soft fleecy hat (non linting) and a can of isopropyl alcohol the sensor has been cleaned and the dust bunnies have been banished for now!
Whoop
Dan
Posted 23/03/2011 - 14:25
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I really hope this has solved your problems, despite your very unusual methods.
But I will remember this thread if I ever see your equipment in the second-hand sales column!
But I will remember this thread if I ever see your equipment in the second-hand sales column!
Posted 23/03/2011 - 14:35
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greynolds999 wrote:
I really hope this has solved your problems, despite your very unusual methods.
But I will remember this thread if I ever see your equipment in the second-hand sales column!
I have an ever growing list of people I will never buy from
I really hope this has solved your problems, despite your very unusual methods.
But I will remember this thread if I ever see your equipment in the second-hand sales column!
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 -
“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 -
Posted 23/03/2011 - 14:42
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let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 23/03/2011 - 18:43
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Come on guys you can't damage a camera with the stuff that ive been using. If i thought that i would never have tried the hairdryer or fleecy hat. I do take care of my kit, still got my 1st ever digital camera and it still works fine!
D
D
Posted 23/03/2011 - 20:22
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Well I would buy a camera from you,Now a haridryer ?no chance you just abuse them
All the best
David
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