As I understand it, Eclipse 2 was formulated specifically to compensate
for the ultra-soft tin oxide coatings. Even so, I've heard big thumbs
down reports from other shops on initial release of E2. Fuji uses "100%
alcohol", Nikon says they won't be changing, but didn't reveal what
they're using.
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John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743
631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
http://www.zuiko.com | omtech1 AT verizon dot net
Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I've used Eclipse exactly once and was planning a switch to Eclipse 2.
> There was a report on the web that Eclipse (methanol) destroyed the
> coatings on the filter surface in front of the sensor on a 5D. The
> president of Photographic Solutions said he was investigating and
> recommended using Eclipse 2 until the report on the 5D could be
> verified. Eclipse 2 also contains some methanol but isn't pure
> methanol. Eclipse 2 has been formulated for use on certain sensors that
> have a tin oxide coating.
>
> As a result of your recommendation here I decided to check back with
> Photographic Solutions to find out what was and wasn't recommended for
> Eclipse and Eclipse 2. I found a compatibility chart that says Eclipse
> is now considered OK for the 5D. They must have discounted the damage
> claim and that meets with my one cleaning experience which caused no
> damage I'm aware of. However, much to my surprise the chart lists a
> number of cameras that apparently have tin oxide and need Eclipse 2.
> They include the Oly E-410, Pentax K10D, later models of the Canon
> Digital Rebels and the new flagship EOS 1D Mark III, numerous Nikon
> models and others. Apparently, the newer the camera the more likely it
> is to have tin oxide or to have tin oxide on the front surface of the
> filter vs. the rear surface.
>
> If you're doing wet cleaning of you sensor you should have a look here:
> <http://www.photographicsolutions.com/cameras_bymfg.html> Note that few
> manufacturers have actually endorsed Photographic Solutions' products
> for cleaning their sensors.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> John Hermanson wrote:
>> A highly recommended sensor cleaner is "Eclipse" (not to be confused
>> with Eclipse 2)
>>
>> http://www.photosol.com/
>>
>>
>> ___________________________________
>> John Hermanson
>> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
>> 21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743
>> 631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
>> http://www.zuiko.com | omtech1 AT verizon dot net
>>
>>
>> AG Schnozz wrote:
>>> After 27 months and 22,222 pictures of use, I did the unthinkable. I
>>> cleaned the sensor on my E-1.
>>>
>>> First I started out using an old lens-duster blower-bulb. BIG
>>> mistake. That grunged up the entire sensor. Eew. Now instead of a
>>> handful of grungies, they're everywhere.
>>>
>>> Ok, let's try something. I cut a few inches of Swiffer and wrap it
>>> around a Q-tip. A few swipes around the sensor and I managed to get
>>> almost everything picked up. What the Swiffer didn't get, three
>>> cycles of SWF did.
>>>
>>> The ONLY spot left is this one tiny top-center dot that's been there
>>> since I bought the camera. Other than that one, the sensor is totally
>>> clean.
>>>
>>> Swiffer--who knew?
>>>
>>> I'm good for another couple years now. :)
>>>
>>> AG
>>>
>>>
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