Gee...ya think i have some dust issues?

[timmyquest]

I got worried about some back focusing issues with my camera based on some recent photos. I think the test proves that i dont in fact have a back focusing issue...i did however notice another problem.

http://www.questphotos.com/backfoc.jpg

I then took the same shot at 400mm f/64 and...wow :shock:

I ordered the essential tools 10 mins later :roll:

http://www.questphotos.com/dust.jpg

[ssim]

Just a touch on the dirty side there Tim.

[IanD]

Geez, looks more like "bunny droppings" in the second image. :lol:

[BearSummer]

Timmy,

Bad boy.... I hope you have checked on the correct way of re-homing a dust bunny colony. Be careful or you will have the animal rights people on your back for unethical cleaning of sentient life forms. I guess your filter has passed the sandstorm test, only other thing is the wet concrete test, but only if you want a doorstop.

Good luck with the cleaning

BearSummer

[sdommin]

Ah yes, you have discovered the "Achilles heel" of DSLRs.

[Adam Hicks]

Is there a favorite lens cleaning kit out there? Does anyone actually make a sensor cleaning kit? I went to the mall and picked something up, but it's against my religion to keep anything on my person with the name 'Quantaray'... ughhhh it gives me shivers.

Adam

[sdommin]

Is there a favorite lens cleaning kit out there? Does anyone actually make a sensor cleaning kit? I went to the mall and picked something up, but it's against my religion to keep anything on my person with the name 'Quantaray'... ughhhh it gives me shivers.

Adam

Lots of folks use this for their sensor cleaning...

http://www.photosol.com/swabproduct.htm

[Adam Hicks]

Ony $48 for 12 eh. No profit margin there! :) :) :)

Adam

[timmyquest]

This link should be made a sticky (http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning)

[Chris1le]

Is there a favorite lens cleaning kit out there? Does anyone actually make a sensor cleaning kit?

http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning

[robekert]

Here is a link to a Canon 1D MkII Tutorial:

http://www.photoworkshop.com/canon/markII/mainpage.html

Click on "View Tutorial". When the new window pops up click on "Sensor Cleaning Tips"

You will need a Gittos Rocket Blaster:

http://www.pictureline.com/digital/daccessories/giottos/
Note-I am not recommending Pictureline.com. It was difficult to find a
retailer that pictured the Rocket Blaster.

I think the less invasive approach, first, is best IMHO.
Rob

[timmyquest]

http://www.questphotos.com/clean/b4.jpg

http://www.questphotos.com/clean/aft.jpg

[robertwgross]

You were successful cleaning about 98% of the sensor crud off. But you still have a few specks left.

I've always had great success with my simple sensor cleaner: one Q-tip and a half drop of lens cleaner.

---Bob Gross---

[timmyquest]

You were successful cleaning about 98% of the sensor crud off. But you still have a few specks left.

I've always had great success with my simple sensor cleaner: one Q-tip and a half drop of lens cleaner.

---Bob Gross---

I'm never patient enough, 98% is good enough for me as i'll just be doing this again in a few weeks anyways i'm sure.

I thought about a qtip, but i was worried about it leaving lint behind

[robertwgross]

I thought about a qtip, but i was worried about it leaving lint behind

You have to buy CANON Q-tips.

No, seriously, the purpose of the half drop of lens cleaner is to make the cotton ball hang together and not shed.

Besides, as you already know, it is simple to see a long fiber that is left as sensor crud. It is a little harder to see individual specks.

---Bob Gross---

[timmyquest]

I thought about a qtip, but i was worried about it leaving lint behind

You have to buy CANON Q-tips.

No, seriously, the purpose of the half drop of lens cleaner is to make the cotton ball hang together and not shed.

Besides, as you already know, it is simple to see a long fiber that is left as sensor crud. It is a little harder to see individual specks.

---Bob Gross---

True, i may try that next time. The pec-pads a great, and cheap, so no loss there...but i really didnt like the lack of controll i had with it.