Experience with Sensor Cleaning Products
Dec 13, 2013 21:00:56 #
I guess I lucked out. Our local camera store has free sensor cleaning twice a year for no charge.
Dec 13, 2013 21:11:01 #
DavidT wrote:
That looks pretty bad; more than just dust...oil, perhaps. Looks like it came from a D600. What kind of camera are you using?
Canon Rebel XS/1000D
Dec 13, 2013 21:26:15 #
Dec 14, 2013 07:27:30 #
I've had good experience with Visible Dust. They also have instructions. I like the lighted magnifying loop -
Dec 14, 2013 07:51:32 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
Check out Copper Hill Images. They have online tutorials on cleaning the sensor and they reasonably sell the equipment. I was very apprehensive my first time too. Once you do it it's a piece of cake... Yours is extremely dirty though. You may need to take a few "cracks at it." Let me know if I can help you further....Good Luck.
Here's the link.
http://copperhillimages.com/
Here's the link.
http://copperhillimages.com/
This is what I use, a little learning curve but once you have the hang of it not a problem
Dec 14, 2013 08:04:53 #
BrettOssman wrote:
I've also read and heard you have to be VERY careful cleaning them, so I wonder how much room you have for error. Especially if you've never done it.
I was concerned about that, too, but you're using a soft cloth with a drop of fluid. It's not at all abrasive. Of course, you're not actually touching the sensor but a piece of protective material on top of it.
At the photo show in NYC, there was a table where guys were cleaning cameras, sensors included, for free. It was interesting to watch them.
Dec 14, 2013 09:44:48 #
Dec 14, 2013 10:19:51 #
ronz wrote:
North Tampa Photography cleans them for $50....
Thanks
That was the $50 or $75 I referred too. The more I research, think I'll try Copper Hill.
:mrgreen:
Dec 14, 2013 10:48:41 #
Dec 14, 2013 11:38:24 #
maxmphoto1 wrote:
This is a great product:
Eyelead sensor stick
Eyelead sensor stick
Where do you get it? I can't find it online.
EDIT:
Is this it:
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/eyelead-SCK-1-Sensor-Cleaning-Kit-Papers-Set-F-Nikon-Canon-Sony-Pentax-Olympus-/131063169054?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item1e83f9401e[\url]
Dec 14, 2013 11:48:14 #
Thanks for posting this info. I'm terrified at the idea of messing up my sensor.
Best advice I can offer is "Never ever change your lens while you have hay fever!"
Ah-Choooo!
Best advice I can offer is "Never ever change your lens while you have hay fever!"
Ah-Choooo!
Dec 14, 2013 12:04:33 #
Yes, i purchased 2 from ebay. They will come from China. I have stuggled with wet cleaning, it can be frustrating. These units work very well.
See: http://photographylife.com/tag/camera-sensor
From the photography life site.
See: http://photographylife.com/tag/camera-sensor
From the photography life site.
Dec 14, 2013 12:22:54 #
Mtn_Dog wrote:
Thanks for posting this info. I'm terrified at the idea of messing up my sensor.
Best advice I can offer is "Never ever change your lens while you have hay fever!"
Ah-Choooo!
Best advice I can offer is "Never ever change your lens while you have hay fever!"
Ah-Choooo!
:lol: :thumbup:
Dec 14, 2013 13:02:13 #
I was going to suggest the eyelead. Adorama also has one similar.
http://www.adorama.com/IPXISCK.html#reviews
http://www.adorama.com/IPXISCK.html#reviews
Dec 14, 2013 13:17:35 #
rebride wrote:
I was going to suggest the eyelead. Adorama also has one similar.
http://www.adorama.com/IPXISCK.html#reviews
http://www.adorama.com/IPXISCK.html#reviews
If the Leica folks use this, that speaks volumes to me.
Hmmmm
May have to give it a go.
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