got a problemo!!!!!!
Jan 6, 2013 14:04:18 #
I have a Nikon 3100 and i have specs in my viewfinder. I do believe that these specs are on my focusing screen. How do i clean those off other that a rocket blower? please help!!!!!!
Jan 6, 2013 14:48:38 #
Jan 6, 2013 16:11:39 #
When you change lens, do you face the lens opening down?
gravity works, all the time. If there is dust in the air it will land on horizointal surfaces, if your camera body is facing up it will actually beg dust to fall on sensor or prism.
When ever I can help it I chan ge lenses at the house in my "photo" room, which is equiped with an air cleaner ( as seen on TV) and always change my lenses with the camera facing the floor, final inspection of the glass before I mount lens, then inspect view finder on a light wall to ensure no contaminants.
Having mulitple bodies helps, but certainly not necessary.
Should your sensor become contaminated there are lens sensor cleaning rigs for sale and ofcourse the camera shops and repair shops can do it for a reasonable fee.
gravity works, all the time. If there is dust in the air it will land on horizointal surfaces, if your camera body is facing up it will actually beg dust to fall on sensor or prism.
When ever I can help it I chan ge lenses at the house in my "photo" room, which is equiped with an air cleaner ( as seen on TV) and always change my lenses with the camera facing the floor, final inspection of the glass before I mount lens, then inspect view finder on a light wall to ensure no contaminants.
Having mulitple bodies helps, but certainly not necessary.
Should your sensor become contaminated there are lens sensor cleaning rigs for sale and ofcourse the camera shops and repair shops can do it for a reasonable fee.
Jan 6, 2013 16:17:16 #
Jan 6, 2013 16:17:27 #
Yes i see that Visible Dust makes a focus screen cleaning swab but i wonder if it works or does it mess up the focusing screen due to the sensitivity of the screen?
Jan 6, 2013 16:25:59 #
yes i see that Visible Dust makes focus screen swabs but im just wondering is it safe or if anybody else has used them?
Jan 6, 2013 17:14:12 #
These are very delicate components in there. Unless you are experienced I'd stick with the rocket blower.
If you are determined(as I was) to learn this, check out Copper Hill Images(.com). They explain internal component cleaning in a few tutorials. I'd also "google" it and read a bunch before messing around inside there.
As I mentioned before, "These are very delicate components." It's not like tearing into a big block Chevy or Mopar. Besides unless the specs are on the sensor they won't show up on your images anyway. Right now it's probably just aggravating. I feel your pain though!
If you are determined(as I was) to learn this, check out Copper Hill Images(.com). They explain internal component cleaning in a few tutorials. I'd also "google" it and read a bunch before messing around inside there.
As I mentioned before, "These are very delicate components." It's not like tearing into a big block Chevy or Mopar. Besides unless the specs are on the sensor they won't show up on your images anyway. Right now it's probably just aggravating. I feel your pain though!
Jan 6, 2013 19:33:59 #
I have Googled and goggled and everything and i find different answers from.... leave it alone ...wipe it with a cloth....eclipse with a q-tip.... a really really soft brush.....and removing it and clean it with soap n water. Darn cameras... i shoulda stuck with gas powered remote control 1/8th scale buggys. lol :lol:
Jan 6, 2013 20:26:25 #
It's piece of glass. Probable more rugged then your lenses. Take a lens tissue and wipe it off using your pinkie finger. If your finger is too big use a q tip to hold the lens tissue. If it spots don't come off put a little lens cleaner on the tissue and try again. This should do it. - Dave
Jan 6, 2013 20:41:21 #
So its not as delicate as some seem to speculate? Im in a photo group on Facebook and the founder of the group has a tutorial on how to clean the sensor and some other dust particles that may be in your camera and on other important parts and he also shows that he is cleaning it with a silk microfiber cloth and just a mist(on the cloth). He says it works just fine.
Then again i have read that people have done that and put scratches and even drove the particles deeper into the focusing screen. Im sure that you must use very slight pressure while doing this process and NOT mash on it due to its sensitivity.
Then again i have read that people have done that and put scratches and even drove the particles deeper into the focusing screen. Im sure that you must use very slight pressure while doing this process and NOT mash on it due to its sensitivity.
Jan 6, 2013 20:47:01 #
The sensor and focusing screen (ground glass) are two completly differant things. Just don't rub too hard. Been doing this with SLR's 40 years and no problems. - Dave
Jan 7, 2013 08:04:31 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
ROCKYOCTOBER wrote:
So its not as delicate as some seem to speculate? ... (show quote)
Hey Doc ..... you can clean them, I've done it, just be gentile .....
..... if ya scratched it there'd be no difference in your pictures anyway, it'd just be visible to you through the viewfinder like the dust that's bothering you now.....
.....new screens run approx $20.00 anyway
..... you can send it to me doc, I fix things .....
Jan 7, 2013 08:52:48 #
Wabbit wrote:
quote=ROCKYOCTOBER So its not as delicate as some... (show quote)
Wabbit, you may want to rethink your career in computer repair ;)
Jan 7, 2013 10:01:02 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
Db7423 wrote:
quote=Wabbit quote=ROCKYOCTOBER So its not as de... (show quote)
Hey Doc ..... took your advise and moved onto camera fixin Nikon's
Jan 7, 2013 10:09:21 #
Wabbit wrote:
quote=Db7423 quote=Wabbit quote=ROCKYOCTOBER So... (show quote)
Wabbit, you are teriffic! Is there ANYTHING you do well? :)
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