Could someone clean my sensor please - (Essex area)

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Dont spose that there is anyone local to me (Woodford Green, Essex) that could possibly clean my D300s sensor for me is there :shrug:

I'll get the sensor swabs from Graham (FITP) and am willing to pay a fellow TP'r a £10 for their time for doing it.... Trouble is that it would have to be after 7pm thou.... (Work commitments)

So if there's any well experienced "senor cleaners" locally who could help out -I'd be very appreciative for your help.


Thanks
 
Coward.....I bought some from flash and used them on my S5Pro.

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Trig's said:
Dont spose that there is anyone local to me (Woodford Green, Essex) that could possibly clean my D300s sensor for me is there :shrug:

I'll get the sensor swabs from Graham (FITP) and am willing to pay a fellow TP'r a £10 for their time for doing it.... Trouble is that it would have to be after 7pm thou.... (Work commitments)

So if there's any well experienced "senor cleaners" locally who could help out -I'd be very appreciative for your help.


Thanks
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It's dead easy ! Just one drop of fluid and a wipe with the correct size swab and it's done.:thumbs:
 
Skyline On Fire said:
Terrifying though first time, especially on a 1k plus body. I haven't had to do it yet and I'm dreading it myself.
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Must say I was the same first time after reading some horror stories, but I thought it was best to have a try rather than spending a fortune. I just made sure I had the correct size wipes and followed the instructions. Only needed to do it the once and it's been fine for the last couple of months. Good luck!
 
foggy4ever said:
Coward.....I bought some from flash and used them on my S5Pro.:D
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Yep :lol:

Alan Sandham said:
It's dead easy ! Just one drop of fluid and a wipe with the correct size swab and it's done.:thumbs:
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Mmmmmm right :lol: :thinking: & how many times have you done it :shrug: ;)

Skyline On Fire said:
Terrifying though first time, especially on a 1k plus body. I haven't had to do it yet and I'm dreading it myself.
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Thank god I aint the only one :thumbs:


If I see someone do it or they can show me then the next time I would do it myself.... Its getting over the 1st time thats all...

:thinking: Is a tenner not enough then :suspect:
 
Alan Sandham said:
Must say I was the same first time after reading some horror stories, but I thought it was best to have a try rather than spending a fortune. I just made sure I had the correct size wipes and followed the instructions. Only needed to do it the once and it's been fine for the last couple of months. Good luck!
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I know what your saying... At least this way the kind person could then show me - I'm dont exactley have "nimble fingers" .... I've nearly put a lorry screen thru just by trying to remove bugs from it, so let alone what I will be like with some swabs & sensor :lol:
 
Skyline On Fire said:
Terrifying though first time, especially on a 1k plus body. I haven't had to do it yet and I'm dreading it myself.
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It has to be said, whilst I've been happy to do it to my own bodies plenty of times in the past (5D and two 1D MkII N) I'm not sure I'd have the bottle to do it on a stranger's camera.
 
As others have said, scary as it seems at first, if you take care it is actually easy to do yourself. I have got through several packets of pads and a couple of bottles of solution without any problems :)

However, I would not want to clean someone elses sensor because if it did go wrong what happens then??
 
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Al de Man said:
It has to be said, whilst I've been happy to do it to my own bodies plenty of times in the past (5D and two 1D MkII N) I'm not sure I'd have the bottle to do it on a stranger's camera.
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chip said:
As others have said, scary as it seems at first, if you take care it is actually easy to do yourself. I have got through several packets of pads and a couple of bottles of solution without any problems :)

However, I would not want to clean someone elses sensor because if it did go wrong what happens then??
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Totally understandable.... Would'nt mind if they just helped out even - or even talked me thru it.... Just annoying as this has two marks for the last 4months, so wanted too get rid of them before they stick like an "elephant to concord"... Plus I have a couple of weddings coming up in August so really want it done by then if I can....
 
Steve,
If you are comming to or by Peterborough anytime send me a PM and bring your cleaning stuff and I'll do it for you..;)
 
You shouldn't be frightened of cleaning your "sensor." You are not really cleaning your sensor, you're cleaning a filter in front of it and it's more than capable of withstanding the cleaning process.

All you have to do is make sure that there's enough charge in the battery (you don't want the shutter closing while you've got a swab or rocket blower in there...)

I've cleaned my sensor lots of times and it's never ever caused a problem. The main things are to have the confidence to give it a go and to just use normal care.

GIve a rocket blower a go first and if that doesn't do the job then do a wet clean. Once you've done it a few times the fear will go and it'll become a normal part of digital photography.
 
Steve,

Whereabouts are you in Essex? I live in Dunmow and i could take it into work and get it done then drop it back off to you the next day depending on where you are.

Stuart
 
DigitalDepot said:
Steve,

Whereabouts are you in Essex? I live in Dunmow and i could take it into work and get it done then drop it back off to you the next day depending on where you are.

Stuart
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Woodford Green (bottom M11)... But I think its a trot an half for either of us really.... Thanks all the same thou Stuart (if it is )
 
no worries, then I would listen to woof woof and try and use a blower first of all. This will get rid of most loose dust just put in sensor clean mode hold the camera with the lens mount facing down and blow with a rocket blower.
 
I've tried the rocket blower and that.. These seem quite stubborn marks plus they're right at the bottom corner as well.. Just that I've read about getting oil smudges or similar and that's whats really put me off doing it myself, if you get my meaning...
 
it is a bit scary first time but if you use the right equipment you should be fine. Just dont keep doing it over and over again. A small amount of fluid and one clean movement should be enough. If you keep doing it again and again then it sometimes makes it worse.

And generally you are not cleaning directly onto the sensor you are cleaning a filter in front of it.



Stuart
 
I had the problem with my D300s too when it was only a month old.. got a quote for £30 but decided to go for the £20 swabs (to the recommendation of my local LCE) and had a go. 2 out of the 4 swabs later and it was spotless. I could then stop sweating and just take more care with lens changing but I totally understand your worries first time. Just do as everyone has said and most importantly relax and take your time.
 
DigitalDepot said:
it is a bit scary first time but if you use the right equipment you should be fine. Just dont keep doing it over and over again. A small amount of fluid and one clean movement should be enough. If you keep doing it again and again then it sometimes makes it worse.

And generally you are not cleaning directly onto the sensor you are cleaning a filter in front of it.

Stuart
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Cheers for that Stuart - much appreciated...

WP-UK said:
I had the problem with my D300s too when it was only a month old.. got a quote for £30 but decided to go for the £20 swabs (to the recommendation of my local LCE) and had a go. 2 out of the 4 swabs later and it was spotless. I could then stop sweating and just take more care with lens changing but I totally understand your worries first time. Just do as everyone has said and most importantly relax and take your time.
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Spose that I will have to do it at some stage I spose - just ordered some swabs from Graham (FITP) so will have to get a stiff drink inside me & give it a go .....

Thanks everyone for the advice - its all taken in & is much appreciated...
 
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