Sadly that link gave me a 404 not found error however removing the extraneous info from the end worked!

Stuart

Having been looking at some of these suggestions what bothers me about the Pentax cleaning kit is that it is unlikely to remove stuff from the sensor which has not been removed by the sensor shake as it is a dry clean. Has anyone any experience of the Pentax cleaner with very stubborn spots which not be just simple dust?

I have 3 or 4 spots which seem to be on the sensor and have not moved at all with sensor shake which leads me to believe it may need a liquid clean to make sure it is removed, and so far I am leaning towards those systems which use a liquid on the swab.

Stuart

Thanks for the comments guys. My K500 does have the option of start/shutdown sensor shake but it has not solved the issue.

Stuart

My K500 seems to have some spots on the sensor which the normal in camera cleaning has not removed and the spots are in the same location on all my lenses so I need to clean the sensor.

What do folks here use for sensor cleaning? Can anyone recommend any particular make of cleaning system?

Stuart

That is your opinion and you are quite correctly entitled to it.

However I do take issue with he word reckless in respect of what this pilot was doing. I can assure you that no pilot in his right mind would ever do anything which was considered reckless. These displays are VERY carefully choreographed and practised prior to any authorisation being given for them to be performed in any UK airshow, however sadly accidents do happen. I for one do not believe any action should be taken in the heat of the moment, we have an enviable safety record here in the UK with respect to injuries to the public whether attending an airshow or not. I have been present in the past 10 or so years where three aircraft crashed two of which were fatal to the crew (one where the pilot walked away with no serious injury) but it has not changed my mind on air displays. As I said in my previous post we should all wait for the outcome of the AAIB investigation and them make a considered decision as to what if anything needs to change.

Stuart

Stuart

Having read some of the comments on here about this tragic accident ( and I for one believe it is just that a tragic accident) I feel it right to point folks at this blog post by a very respected aviation commentator. Right now there is no need for ANY speculation on this and in due time and after careful consideration by the professionals, the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB), of all the available evidence we will find out what happened and IF there is any need to change the details of what is done at airshows you be sure that it WILL be implemented.

Right now all we need to concentrate on is our condolences to all those involved in any way in this tragedy and our prayers for those who right now are fighting for their lives in hospital.

Stuart

Well apparently it might not be completely dead....

Stuart

Latest news tonight is that there may be a very small part of it surviving after it went round the sun tonight, they are checking at the moment.

Stuart

I got one of these the other day as Panasonic dont make a charger for my wife's LF1 battery. It works very well and charges my K500 battery as well (although I do of course have the external charger for that).

Stuart

Reply sent...

Stuart