A really clean machine

[jaapv]

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]

For everyday cleaning little bit too hard. 🙂

 

[ramosa]

mind boggling. and i used to think the same of the devices from visible dust.

 

[GrahamWelland]

That's just not going to fit in even the Pelican case 😀

 

[Keith]

Incidentally jaapv ... what, as a dentist, do you use that contraption for, aside from cleaning your sensor I mean? 😀

 

[robklurfield]

Jaap, you're just showing off! And, we're all jealous.

 

[ampguy]

Soon, expert sensor cleaners should be able to remotely clean other folks sensors via robotics. Currently remote robotic surgery is experimentally being evaluated.

 

[photogdave]

I thought I had a dust spot on my sensor but it was just a nanobot that ran out of gas!

 

[D&A]

If your scope doesn't contain Leica optics, then you're not seeing half the dust spots 🙂

Dave (D&A)

 

[jamato8]

So what is the turn around time? :^)

 

[jaapv]

Jaap, you're just showing off! And, we're all jealous.

😀😀........

 

[jaapv]

Incidentally jaapv ... what, as a dentist, do you use that contraption for, aside from cleaning your sensor I mean? 😀

Root canals. Endodontics can hardly do without nowadays. And some surgery, and sundry other precision jobs.

 

[user237428934]

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.

 

[nobbylon]

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.

 

[Ronald M]

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.

 

[naruto]

So, what is best for cleaning the sensors? I use a blower now, and it isn't very effective. 🙁

 

[baycrest]

Wow, Impressive!

 

[jaapv]

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]

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.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

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.