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

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

yes it does but it also has a three layer filter on the back! BTW think its worked-phew

Well to clarify its definately on the sensor (I dont understand though how it DOESENT show up in the dust alert picture). It shows up in my pics. And there is also stubborn dust on the mirror! I'm going to try a hairdryer on cold to see if i can blow it out.....wish me luck


thanks for everyone's advice

Strange one,

I've got what looks like a dust spot on the sensor. It's not on the lens ive thoroughly cleaned it and tried it with another lens and i get the same spot in same position.I did a dust check "picture" but it shows completley clean!? Then sensor shake cleaning several times but its still the same.

Now what? mirror up cleaning with lenspen? Some advice would be appreciated many thanks

Dan.

Stuey,

minimal talent poppycock! youve got some lovely shots there keep it up

beer googles is not beauty! he he

Well thats how we say hello in the Czech Republic, we also have the worlds best and definately cheapest beer!....and so some might say the best looking women
I'm an Englishmen living in Czech teaching english with my czech Beauty and two little-uns. Am passionate about photography mostly nature/landscapes and portraits. But i'll photo pretty much anything that looks interesting to me. I first started out with a Kodak instamatic at age 8 having (AHEM) persuaded a neighbour to give me!! and ive not stopped taking pictures since. Hello.....

Just to add would still appreciate others comments as to their experience of using the DAL 18-55 kit lens with ref to flare and ghosting whether on the k-r or another body,

cheers

D

Hi thanks for your replies thus far, yes it is the DA-L 18-55mm. I know that i will get some flare from any lens but my point is that it is worse than what ive been used to. Some flare is actually quite nice ( Tyr's example- i would'nt mind getting that!)

Anyway im not here to complain but to find a way to improve things. so i think the route i should go now is to try the lens hood, and yes John it's a shame they don't include it in the kit.

I think ive deleted all my pics but if i find some i'll attach a couple