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Sep 16, 2017 21:53:54   #
jtang2
 
I use the Sensor gel stick. This link has a description as well video instruction:

https://photographylife.com/product/sensor-gel-stick

Once you do it the first time, you will find it quite straight-forward.

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Sep 17, 2017 00:19:50   #
bigd7200
 
Would someone with experience cleaning the sensor on Olympus cameras with IBIS comment on their technique and risk of damaging the sensor shift mechanism. Thanks

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Sep 17, 2017 00:20:09   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
jtang2 wrote:
I use the Sensor gel stick. This link has a description as well video instruction:

https://photographylife.com/product/sensor-gel-stick

Once you do it the first time, you will find it quite straight-forward.


Thanks, Jtang. I was looking at the gel stick. I take that you've used it successfully?

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Sep 17, 2017 00:21:58   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
bigd7200 wrote:
Would someone with experience cleaning the sensor on Olympus cameras with IBIS comment on their technique and risk of damaging the sensor shift mechanism. Thanks


You might get more responses if you start a new thread. Your question is buried in several pages of responses. Good luck!

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Sep 17, 2017 00:26:42   #
terry44 Loc: Tuolumne County California, Maui Hawaii
 
The gel stick works great just remember to follow the instructions and use the paper sheets to clean the stick as you go so no residue gets back on the sensor used with the loupe it is quick and easy the hardest part is getting up the courage to do it the first time.
Rab-Eye wrote:
Thanks, Jtang. I was looking at the gel stick. I take that you've used it successfully?

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Sep 17, 2017 08:21:08   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
terry44 wrote:
...the hardest part is getting up the courage to do it the first time.


That's for sure! Thank you.

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Sep 17, 2017 11:46:17   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
jerryc41 wrote:
https://smile.amazon.com/Carson-Camera-Sensor-Magnifier-SM-44/dp/B0091SS310/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1505557307&sr=8-6&keywords=sensor+loupe


tinplater wrote:
Never really understood the need for a sensor loupe when you can just make a blank image, magnify, and see the spots if any. Then blow and swipe and recheck again. I also was never attracted to using a "sensor stamp" or "pen" to physically press down on the dirt and remove it that way.


The device Jerry recommends allows you to move the magnifier to the side while the LEDs are stil illuminating the sensor, which sounds good to me. If not for that, I might agree--I was easily able to confirm that my sensor needs cleaning without a loupe.

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Sep 17, 2017 11:47:31   #
jtang2
 
Yes, it works as advertised! :)

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Sep 17, 2017 11:49:14   #
jtang2
 
Yes, it works as advertised! :)

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Sep 17, 2017 11:50:23   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
jtang2 wrote:
Yes, it works as advertised! :)


Good to know, Jtang. Thanks! (Not that I didn't trust Jerry, but two thumbs up are better than one!)

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Sep 17, 2017 18:33:24   #
hipoint Loc: The Northshore, Gulf South
 
jtang2 wrote:
I use the Sensor gel stick. This link has a description as well video instruction:

https://photographylife.com/product/sensor-gel-stick

Once you do it the first time, you will find it quite straight-forward.


Do NOT purchase a counterfeit product off of Amazon, some of them are too sticky and have damaged sensors

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Sep 17, 2017 20:29:08   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
hipoint wrote:
Do NOT purchase a counterfeit product off of Amazon, some of them are too sticky and have damaged sensors


Yes, thanks Hipoint, I did see that on the video about the authentic one, but I really appreciate you for going out of your way to warn me!

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Sep 17, 2017 20:36:33   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
Rab-Eye wrote:
Yes, thanks Hipoint, I did see that on the video about the authentic one, but I really appreciate you for going out of your way to warn me!


It happened to me last year when I cleaned a sensor as a favor for a friend.
Pulled the OLPF filter stack off of the sensor.
$250 to repair.

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Sep 18, 2017 10:29:19   #
Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan
 
I don't think removing your lens works when taking your "dust finding" shot. Anybody agree or disagree?

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Sep 18, 2017 10:52:50   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Try this: remove your lens, point camera to white surface, like a wall or something that does not have color. The front of your refrigerator or an appliance would work. Bring the image into a photo editor and make it negative (Ctrl-I in Photoshop). Use the Magnify tool to look for white spots. Then you'll know.


Fotoartist wrote:
I don't think removing your lens works when taking your "dust finding" shot. Anybody agree or disagree?


Never tried it myself, but it would have the opposite effect of using a small aperture to create a point source of light, which is critical in finding all the offending UFO's.
Sounds like a waste of time.

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