sensor cleaning
Mar 11, 2021 10:20:11 #
Mar 11, 2021 10:27:48 #
SportQue wrote:
How many clean their own sensors as opposed to having it done professionally?
Self.
Mar 11, 2021 10:36:39 #
SportQue wrote:
How many clean their own sensors as opposed to having it done professionally?
I clean my own. SEE THESE LINKS:
http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com
https://photosol.com
The first one is an extensive survey of the tools and options and cautions you need to consider.
The second link is to the supplies I use. I'm a huge fan of Sensor Swabs, Eclipse, and their PEC-12 film cleaner for my old slides and negatives.
Mar 11, 2021 10:40:45 #
Generally, I have my entire camera maintenanced by professional periodically. In between those CLIR sessions, I do it myself. I follow these guidelines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xj1FlL-iAo
--Bob
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xj1FlL-iAo
--Bob
SportQue wrote:
How many clean their own sensors as opposed to having it done professionally?
Mar 11, 2021 10:42:42 #
Mar 11, 2021 10:52:41 #
Mar 11, 2021 11:07:53 #
rmalarz wrote:
Generally, I have my entire camera maintenanced by professional periodically. In between those CLIR sessions, I do it myself. I follow these guidelines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xj1FlL-iAo
--Bob
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xj1FlL-iAo
--Bob
Your tongue is going to poke through your cheek, Bob.
Mar 11, 2021 11:11:15 #
Mar 11, 2021 11:11:43 #
--Bob
cameraf4 wrote:
Your tongue is going to poke through your cheek, Bob.
Mar 11, 2021 11:53:33 #
SportQue wrote:
How many clean their own sensors as opposed to having it done professionally?
I clean my own sensors.
I use: Sensor Klear Loupe.
It has been all I have ever needed.
Never had a problem with the kit they sell.
Mar 11, 2021 12:35:53 #
SportQue wrote:
How many clean their own sensors as opposed to having it done professionally?
Pro - but I moved to far from the Canon repair center and will need to start doing it myself. I think I'll try to learn something here and get what I need for cleaning them.
Mar 11, 2021 13:26:12 #
Mar 11, 2021 13:29:08 #
burkphoto wrote:
I clean my own. SEE THESE LINKS:
http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com
https://photosol.com
The first one is an extensive survey of the tools and options and cautions you need to consider.
The second link is to the supplies I use. I'm a huge fan of Sensor Swabs, Eclipse, and their PEC-12 film cleaner for my old slides and negatives.
http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com
https://photosol.com
The first one is an extensive survey of the tools and options and cautions you need to consider.
The second link is to the supplies I use. I'm a huge fan of Sensor Swabs, Eclipse, and their PEC-12 film cleaner for my old slides and negatives.
I ordered these supplies. The swabs from B&H and the fluid from Amazon. B&H won't ship the fluid for some reason. Adorama will and Amazon will.
Mar 11, 2021 14:55:08 #
I have always done my own sensor cleaning and have always had good results. Over the past 5+ years, I have needed to clean my sensor 2-3 times per year. I have always used the following products -
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/259157-REG/Giottos_AA1900_Rocket_Air_Blower.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1165567-REG/photographic_solutions_us3box_ultra_swab_type_3.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/127525-REG/Photographic_Solutions_EC_Eclipse_Optic_Lens_Cleaning.html
The key to sensor cleaning is to follow the instructions in your camera manual to the letter. The same goes for the blower, fluid and sensor cleaning swabs.
If you will put 4 or 5 drops of sensor cleaning solution on the swab - 2 on one side, 3 on the other side, at the cleaning edge - then wait 15-20 seconds for the fluid to wick into the swab and distribute itself uniformly, you won't have any problems.
Using too much fluid can result in cleaning problems and in extreme cases, electrical damage to the camera. This happened to a friend of mine who had his sensor cleaned by a "professional" camera shop. The repair cost was $250.00 and Canon told my friend that the problem was caused by liquid damage to the electronics of the camera.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/259157-REG/Giottos_AA1900_Rocket_Air_Blower.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1165567-REG/photographic_solutions_us3box_ultra_swab_type_3.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/127525-REG/Photographic_Solutions_EC_Eclipse_Optic_Lens_Cleaning.html
The key to sensor cleaning is to follow the instructions in your camera manual to the letter. The same goes for the blower, fluid and sensor cleaning swabs.
If you will put 4 or 5 drops of sensor cleaning solution on the swab - 2 on one side, 3 on the other side, at the cleaning edge - then wait 15-20 seconds for the fluid to wick into the swab and distribute itself uniformly, you won't have any problems.
Using too much fluid can result in cleaning problems and in extreme cases, electrical damage to the camera. This happened to a friend of mine who had his sensor cleaned by a "professional" camera shop. The repair cost was $250.00 and Canon told my friend that the problem was caused by liquid damage to the electronics of the camera.
Mar 11, 2021 23:20:13 #
I do my own. Usually small vacuum and Arctic Butterfly suffice. I have only had to use a swab with cleaning fluid once in 15 years of digital shooting.
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