jaapv
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Inspired by a thread started by William Palank on LUF I really cleaned my sensor today. First I went the classical way, blowing with the Rocket Blower, and then giving it a wash with Eclipse2 and sensor swabs. (that was a few days ago) Today I got out my operating microscope and Microbrushes and again E2. I managed to pick up quite a few residual bunnies, and now it is really clean. I will turn this into my normal sensor-cleaning procedure, as it was very easy and quick. And it left me with a spotless sensor.
ruslan
Established
For everyday cleaning little bit too hard. 
ramosa
B&W
mind boggling. and i used to think the same of the devices from visible dust.
GrahamWelland
Well-known
That's just not going to fit in even the Pelican case
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Incidentally jaapv ... what, as a dentist, do you use that contraption for, aside from cleaning your sensor I mean?
robklurfield
eclipse
Jaap, you're just showing off! And, we're all jealous.
ampguy
Veteran
Soon, expert sensor cleaners should be able to remotely clean other folks sensors via robotics. Currently remote robotic surgery is experimentally being evaluated.
photogdave
Shops local
I thought I had a dust spot on my sensor but it was just a nanobot that ran out of gas!
D&A
Well-known
If your scope doesn't contain Leica optics, then you're not seeing half the dust spots
Dave (D&A)
Dave (D&A)
jamato8
Corroding tank M9 35 ASPH
So what is the turn around time? :^)
jaapv
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jaapv
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Root canals. Endodontics can hardly do without nowadays. And some surgery, and sundry other precision jobs.Incidentally jaapv ... what, as a dentist, do you use that contraption for, aside from cleaning your sensor I mean?
user237428934
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So you not only pay a fortune for the camera but you have to buy this device too to clean the sensor? It's really time that Leica implements sensor cleaning.
It's really time that Leica implements sensor cleaning.
nobbylon
Veteran
Brilliant!!!
however I have to ask, what do all you guys do with your cameras that need sensor cleaning? I have a D70 that I bought new in 2006 and I've never cleaned it and likewise my D700. I've had that just short of a year and never had to clean that. Maybe it's more protected by the mirror but even so. I do change my lenses on the D700 quite often too and have the dust removal turned OFF.
however I have to ask, what do all you guys do with your cameras that need sensor cleaning? I have a D70 that I bought new in 2006 and I've never cleaned it and likewise my D700. I've had that just short of a year and never had to clean that. Maybe it's more protected by the mirror but even so. I do change my lenses on the D700 quite often too and have the dust removal turned OFF.
Ronald M
Veteran
It is nice you can get it perfect, but if I can not see debris with a 10X glass and light and nothing shows on the pics, I think it is clean enough.
My wet clean kit came from Copperhill last week and I did three cameras just because I thought I should. I had no problems the rocket or a short blast of canned air could not solve. I did feel there might be an issue excess lub which turned out not to ne true.
I put the wet supplies away until next year.
My wet clean kit came from Copperhill last week and I did three cameras just because I thought I should. I had no problems the rocket or a short blast of canned air could not solve. I did feel there might be an issue excess lub which turned out not to ne true.
I put the wet supplies away until next year.
naruto
GASitis.. finally cured?
So, what is best for cleaning the sensors? I use a blower now, and it isn't very effective.
baycrest
Established
Wow, Impressive!
jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
So, what is best for cleaning the sensors? I use a blower now, and it isn't very effective.
The OP gives the best way
. Best to follow a protocol:
If cloning in Photoshop is acceptable, do nothing
Next step is a Blower
Then a Sensor brush or stamping tool
If dust persists wet cleaning. For instance the Copperhill method, or as described on the Visible Dust website.
robklurfield
eclipse
yeah, Jaap, I have one of the gizmos, too. mine is a slightly older model that is a little smaller and lighter; plus it draws far less electricity when in use.
Too bad Zeiss could not deliver the "Deep-View" Stereo microscope. Could not meet spec. We did order several Zeiss stereo microscopes. I'll keep it in mind for when the Sensor needs a cleaning. I still like cleaning the DCS200ir. Kodak made it very easy.
