cleaning solution for R-D1 sensor

[gekopaca]

Hi,
Is somebody knows what sort of wet solution I need in order to clean the sensor of my R-D1?
I know there is different sorts of sensors, so different sorts of solutions.
Thanks for the help!

 

[LCT]

I use Eclipse for all my sensors including R-D1' and R-D1s'. YMMV.

 

[gekopaca]

Using Eclipse or Eclipse E2 ?

 

[LCT]

Eclipse but i will try Eclipse E2 when my bottles are empty.

 

[ampguy]

Just curious, is there a way to test with JPGs if your RD1s sensor needs cleaning?

 

[wray]

Just curious, is there a way to test with JPGs if your RD1s sensor needs cleaning?

Yes, set the camera at its smallest aperture and aim it at a clear blue sky. Any dust bunnies present will show up loud and clear!

 

[ampguy]

OK, I had a couple of specks

OK, I had a couple of specks

used an air blower and at least moved them out of the sky area and got a few to fall off.

I'm not going to worry about them, unless you look hard or are shooting sky all the time, they're not noticeable. A lot less obtrusive than say "Ned Bojik" all over your images 😀

Yes, set the camera at its smallest aperture and aim it at a clear blue sky. Any dust bunnies present will show up loud and clear!

 

[rogerchristian]

Here is link for swab/Eclipse info:

http://www.photosol.com/cameras_bymfg.html

 

[wray]

I'm not going to worry about them, unless you look hard or are shooting sky all the time, they're not noticeable. A lot less obtrusive than say "Ned Bojik" all over your images 😀

You should be so lucky!

 

[cam]

i bought my R-D1 used and noticed immediately that the sensor was very dirty. i was able to take it to Steve's Camera in southern California and get it cleaned in an afternoon for $95. he also checked out the framelines, etc., for me, and fixed a bubble in the grip. i highly recommend using them as a resource for any problems or tweaking if you're not ready to DIY.