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May 23, 2020 23:37:26   #
Mongo Loc: Western New York
 
6 months ago I bought a used Nikon body which was in excellent condition, via eBay. All in all I am very happy.

The camera has an odor which could be cologne. Or cigar smoke. It is faint but my sense of smell is exceptionally sensitive.

Anyone have some good suggestions?

I have washed with detergent and a rag. I have used vinegar. I have used 70% EtOH. I have left it in the sun to gently encourage outgassing. My next effort will be to use a reasonably strong application of O3. It is very effective with smoke and tends to eliminate hand lotion odors which annoy me.

Thanks for any ideas.

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May 23, 2020 23:46:54   #
n3eg Loc: West coast USA
 
That new camera smell?

Might want to sit it next to a fan (with lens cap on), leave it in a warm vehicle (covered with a white towel), or spray it very lightly with something that smells better. With radio equipment, I use Scrubbing Bubbles and a toothbrush.

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May 23, 2020 23:49:57   #
Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
The person who used the camera before you probably used a lot of cologne or smoked cigars, as far as eliminating the odor, i don't know what you can do anything short of taking the camera apart and cleaning it. Good luck.

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May 24, 2020 01:02:43   #
Mr Bill 2011 Loc: southern Indiana
 
"Odor Eaters"? or store it in a container with activated charcoal when it's not in use.

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May 24, 2020 01:50:57   #
MDI Mainer
 
I have had success using this product on electronic gear. I placed maybe 1/2 cup in a small dish wrapped with a coffee filter, carefully placed with the item in a sealed plastic bag for a week or so. I used a bit of duct tape to keep the filter in place. That makes sure no powder gets on the item. I have never, however tried this with a camera body, only a walkie talkie and a lens.

https://amazon.com/gp/product/B012CKSXOU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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May 24, 2020 06:28:27   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
Sometimes m camera stinks too. I used to blame it on the lenses.

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May 24, 2020 06:37:31   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
Mongo wrote:
6 months ago I bought a used Nikon body which was in excellent condition, via eBay. All in all I am very happy.

The camera has an odor which could be cologne. Or cigar smoke. It is faint but my sense of smell is exceptionally sensitive.

Anyone have some good suggestions?

I have washed with detergent and a rag. I have used vinegar. I have used 70% EtOH. I have left it in the sun to gently encourage outgassing. My next effort will be to use a reasonably strong application of O3. It is very effective with smoke and tends to eliminate hand lotion odors which annoy me.

Thanks for any ideas.
6 months ago I bought a used Nikon body which was ... (show quote)


Suspect you have been watching Jerod Polin's sniff test. Quit it!

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May 24, 2020 06:58:30   #
SonyBug
 
Mongo wrote:
6 months ago I bought a used Nikon body which was in excellent condition, via eBay. All in all I am very happy.

The camera has an odor which could be cologne. Or cigar smoke. It is faint but my sense of smell is exceptionally sensitive.

Anyone have some good suggestions?

I have washed with detergent and a rag. I have used vinegar. I have used 70% EtOH. I have left it in the sun to gently encourage outgassing. My next effort will be to use a reasonably strong application of O3. It is very effective with smoke and tends to eliminate hand lotion odors which annoy me.

Thanks for any ideas.
6 months ago I bought a used Nikon body which was ... (show quote)


Ozone. When I was a kid, back in the mid '40s all schools had light fixtures mounted near the ceiling and a blue light shone upward. These were UV lights and produced some ozone as a byproduct. We never had flue or cold epidemics in that time, germs did not stand a chance.

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May 24, 2020 07:24:29   #
Jimmy T Loc: Virginia
 
Mongo wrote:
6 months ago I bought a used Nikon body which was in excellent condition, via eBay. All in all I am very happy.

The camera has an odor which could be cologne. Or cigar smoke. It is faint but my sense of smell is exceptionally sensitive.

Anyone have some good suggestions?

I have washed with detergent and a rag. I have used vinegar. I have used 70% EtOH. I have left it in the sun to gently encourage outgassing. My next effort will be to use a reasonably strong application of O3. It is very effective with smoke and tends to eliminate hand lotion odors which annoy me.

Thanks for any ideas.
6 months ago I bought a used Nikon body which was ... (show quote)


Try baking soda.
Fill a couple of loosely woven cotton gym socks filled with baking soda. Place them in a container with a tight-fitting cap, and large enough for the camera body.
Carefully place the container in a location that will not be disturbed for a week.
Then give the body the old Jarred P. "Sniff Test".
Smile,
JimmyT Sends

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May 24, 2020 07:32:18   #
adedeluca Loc: holbrook ny
 
If it really bothers you, I would put it a sealed bag or container with activated charcoal or fresh baking soda. I would pre clean it with isopropyl alcohol and a soft micro fiber coth.we used a similar process at work for stubborn cases. Let us know how it works out. Good Luck

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May 24, 2020 08:05:18   #
Mongo Loc: Western New York
 
adedeluca wrote:
If it really bothers you, I would put it a sealed bag or container with activated charcoal or fresh baking soda. I would pre clean it with isopropyl alcohol and a soft micro fiber coth.we used a similar process at work for stubborn cases. Let us know how it works out. Good Luck


Thanks. I have used baking soda and a week of being in a ziplock bag with 6oz of activated charcoal. No joy.

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May 24, 2020 08:10:16   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
Mongo wrote:
6 months ago I bought a used Nikon body which was in excellent condition, via eBay. All in all I am very happy.

The camera has an odor which could be cologne. Or cigar smoke. It is faint but my sense of smell is exceptionally sensitive.

Anyone have some good suggestions?

I have washed with detergent and a rag. I have used vinegar. I have used 70% EtOH. I have left it in the sun to gently encourage outgassing. My next effort will be to use a reasonably strong application of O3. It is very effective with smoke and tends to eliminate hand lotion odors which annoy me.

Thanks for any ideas.
6 months ago I bought a used Nikon body which was ... (show quote)


Store your camera in a cedar chest when not in use.

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May 24, 2020 08:15:21   #
Mongo Loc: Western New York
 
A friend had a house he rented to people who did not clean up for a year and had multiple large dogs who dropped in the house. Because of all the dog food and pizza boxes etc there was a rodent infestation and cockroaches. Once the place was cleaned out he put window fans in the rooms to circulate the air and I brought in my collection of ozone generators. Four hours later the place smelled like a day in May without flowers and was littered with dead cockroaches and mice.

I just have held back on the ozone. Applied at the right level it breaks down proteins (allergy sources, virus, etc) and aromatic hydrocarbons. But it can also damage plastic and therefore my reluctance. But it may be the best option, and as it does not leave any residue behind.

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May 24, 2020 08:17:47   #
Mongo Loc: Western New York
 
MDI Mainer wrote:
I have had success using this product on electronic gear. I placed maybe 1/2 cup in a small dish wrapped with a coffee filter, carefully placed with the item in a sealed plastic bag for a week or so. I used a bit of duct tape to keep the filter in place. That makes sure no powder gets on the item. I have never, however tried this with a camera body, only a walkie talkie and a lens.

https://amazon.com/gp/product/B012CKSXOU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Great tip!

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May 24, 2020 08:36:51   #
Bill 45
 
I just had to send back a camera because of bad odor, I did not want to, but after three days of trying to clear out the smell with no luck, back goes the camera. I was under a dead line time to send the camera back.

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