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Jan 7, 2013 11:32:52   #
Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert
 
Db7423 wrote:
Wabbit wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Wabbit wrote:
ROCKYOCTOBER wrote:
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.
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 .....
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Wabbit, you may want to rethink your career in computer repair ;)
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Hey Doc ..... took your advise and moved onto camera fixin Nikon's
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Wabbit, you are teriffic! Is there ANYTHING you do well? :)
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Hey Doc ..... yep .....

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Jan 7, 2013 11:45:32   #
jbslord Loc: Coventry UK
 
One thing wabbit does brilliantly...makin me laff

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Jan 7, 2013 11:48:50   #
GrahamS Loc: Hertfordshire, U.K
 
http://www.eos-magazine.com/EOS%20Collection/shop/speckgrabber.html

http://kinetronics.com/store/SGPK_product.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kinetronics-702002-Speckgrabber-Pro-SGP/dp/B00009R7XJ

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Jan 7, 2013 11:50:59   #
joedqcb Loc: Maspeth, Queens, NY
 
I had the same problemo with the same camera. Called Nikon and after a long discussion, was told where I could get it fixed in NYC which would alleviate shipping the camera. The tech at the authorized repair shop said he would have to open up the whole viewfinder area to clean it. Told me it has no effect on my pics so don't have it cleaned out till the camera has a real problem.

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Jan 7, 2013 12:12:49   #
Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert
 
Hey Doc ..... here's a video showing the removal and cleaning of the focusing screen from a Nikon d3100 .....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiyfkrPXiPs

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Jan 7, 2013 12:56:56   #
Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
 
jbslord wrote:
One thing wabbit does brilliantly...makin me laff


Yep, me too. I don't know where he comes up with all of his animations or stills for that matter. A creative mind and great sense of humor as well!

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Jan 7, 2013 13:26:37   #
Daryl New Loc: Wellington,New Zealand
 
Google lens/sensor cleaning,a ton of info out there.If you DIY,make sure battery is fully charged.

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Jan 7, 2013 13:51:12   #
wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ
 
Db7423 wrote:
Wabbit wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Wabbit wrote:
ROCKYOCTOBER wrote:
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.
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 .....
quote=ROCKYOCTOBER So its not as delicate as some... (show quote)


Wabbit, you may want to rethink your career in computer repair ;)
quote=Wabbit quote=ROCKYOCTOBER So its not as de... (show quote)


Hey Doc ..... took your advise and moved onto camera fixin Nikon's
quote=Db7423 quote=Wabbit quote=ROCKYOCTOBER So... (show quote)


Wabbit, you are teriffic! Is there ANYTHING you do well? :)
quote=Wabbit quote=Db7423 quote=Wabbit quote=R... (show quote)



Wabbit is excellent at one thing we all see here. Great at pulling our chains!!!

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Jan 7, 2013 20:29:09   #
sontog Loc: S. California
 
I have used Nikon digital cameras now for quite some time now. My Canon friends don't seem to have the problems us Nikon people face for some reason. I have tried a few items to clean the focusing screen. I have tried the Speck Grabber, but the surface was too small. Using a Rocket Blower seems like it would exascerbate the problem by blowing particles around. I recently purchased an item called the "Arctic Butterfly 724" and it seems to work great. It removes the particles, it doesn't relocate them within the camera body. I am sure there are a lot of other products out there on the market and some a lot cheaper but this is what I found to work best for me. Here is a link so you can check them out. I don't endorse the company, it's just for info.
http://visibledust.com/

ROCKYOCTOBER wrote:
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!!!!!!

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Jan 7, 2013 20:46:03   #
ROCKYOCTOBER Loc: Clinton,TN
 
well thank you. lastnight i took a very very soft brush and tried to get the dust (or whatever it is) off my focusing screen with no luck. i think it may be on the other side of the screen. any sugs?

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Jan 7, 2013 20:49:39   #
JC56 Loc: Lake St.Louis mo.
 
ROCKYOCTOBER wrote:
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:


and you will find different answers here........I suggest dipping it in bug and tar remover.....but i could be wrong.

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Jan 7, 2013 20:52:20   #
Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.
 
ROCKYOCTOBER wrote:
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!!!!!!


I shoot Canon and was able to get 5 focus screens for about $10 I assume that they only sell them in lot quantities because they probably sell more to repair shops than to the public. At anyrate the screen was very simple to replace, you can find instruction online.

My point is is that it is not expensive to repair with the original part and you can do it yourself, cleaning focus screens is not recommended.

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Jan 7, 2013 21:48:09   #
Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert
 
wlgoode wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Wabbit wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Wabbit wrote:
ROCKYOCTOBER wrote:
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.
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 .....
quote=ROCKYOCTOBER So its not as delicate as some... (show quote)


Wabbit, you may want to rethink your career in computer repair ;)
quote=Wabbit quote=ROCKYOCTOBER So its not as de... (show quote)


Hey Doc ..... took your advise and moved onto camera fixin Nikon's
quote=Db7423 quote=Wabbit quote=ROCKYOCTOBER So... (show quote)


Wabbit, you are teriffic! Is there ANYTHING you do well? :)
quote=Wabbit quote=Db7423 quote=Wabbit quote=R... (show quote)



Wabbit is excellent at one thing we all see here. Great at pulling our chains!!!
quote=Db7423 quote=Wabbit quote=Db7423 quote=W... (show quote)


Hey Doc ..... how's ya chains doc .....

..... fixed a 28-70 focus problem and removed a stuck filter on a lens mounted on a D7000 ..... can you believe this, they tried to blame me for breaking it, but that's just hearsay, my story is it was already cracked ..... it's hard to find good customers that aren't complainers .....

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Jan 7, 2013 21:53:59   #
ROCKYOCTOBER Loc: Clinton,TN
 
holy crap! i need you to fix mine A.S.A.P LMAO!

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Jan 7, 2013 21:58:06   #
Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert
 
ROCKYOCTOBER wrote:
holy crap! i need you to fix mine A.S.A.P LMAO!


Hey Doc ..... I'm just finishing up a D300 for my neighbor ..... there's a moth under the LCD, I'll have em out in a minute or two .....

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