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May 24, 2020 14:31:26   #
Bill 45
 


Thank you for the information, but I don't have the camera anymore. Like I said it KEH's problem now.

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May 24, 2020 14:52:51   #
Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
was the camera telling you youtook sti ky photos? lol
my buddy bought a refurbished computer and smelled like cig smoke.
His wife accused him of smoking which he never did

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May 24, 2020 15:08:48   #
Bill 45
 
Hey, the camera is gone. Send your reply to KEH.

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May 24, 2020 15:18:55   #
Bigmike1 Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
 
Bill 45 wrote:
I get it from KEH and I sent it back to them.


That was a good move. I bought a Nikon from KEH that had a sticky cover. I managed to remove it with alky-hall and a rag. Several wipes and it was accomplished.

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May 24, 2020 17:51:33   #
Chuckwal Loc: Boynton Beach Florida
 
Put it in dry rice
chuck

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May 24, 2020 18:25:25   #
rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA
 
Store the camera outside the camera bag for the next few months. Then the odor will slowly disappear.

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May 24, 2020 19:09:28   #
rjriggins11 Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
 
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)


You need to understand that the odor causing molecules you are smelling permeate the camera. They're inside as well as out there's no way to eliminate them. the best you can do is mask them with a more pleasing odor. I use an orange scented cleaning agent with a lingering smell that I assume is pleasing to everyone. It's effective on musky odors and mildew and doesn't smell like Lysol. I'm a camera technician and get a lot of cameras in with unpleasant odors I need to deal with and this is th best solution I have been able to come up with.

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May 24, 2020 21:28:00   #
Harry0 Loc: Gardena, Cal
 
Cameras, cars, computers.
DON'T spray the thing!
You open that device and spray into it ... you'll be an interesting topic for a while.
A slight touch of vodka on a Q-tip will help- but not on the sensor nor mirror.

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May 25, 2020 00:36:01   #
Pete Ramon
 
You might want to try using some Nature's Miracle if you suspect the odor to be organic, but please be prepared to leave it in a baggie for at least a week (or longer). If that fails, then try wrapping it in newspaper for a while.

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