True. But it removes the fear factor for people who don't want to
master that particular skill. Not that a shop person couldn't screw up
your sensor, too. <g>
Oddly enough, after being plagued by crap for the first year or so of
ownership, I had the sensor cleaned in Portland, and haven't had any
trouble since. The few times I've seen something, I've locked up the
mirror and used a rocket blower to swish out the sensor box. Problem
solved.
--Bob
On Aug 24, 2010, at 10:00 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> $30 a pop is a high price for something that takes me about 15 minutes
> (of mostly testing) 2-3 times/year.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> Bob Whitmire wrote:
>> A slightly different approach. Find good local or semi-local camera
>> shop that still does service work. I know the Boston area is pretty
>> well littered with them. Drop camera off at shop with instructions to
>> clean sensor. Come back when they say (usually next day, sometimes
>> they'll do it on the spot), and give them roughly $30. Take camera
>> and
>> start shooting again.
>>
>> --Bob Whitmire
>> www.bobwhitmire.com
>>
>>
>> On Aug 23, 2010, at 7:37 PM, usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
>>
>>> First of all, thanks to all that commented especially Moose and
>>> Chuck.
>>> Yes, sensor shenanigans do instill FUD. Never had to do more than
>>> try and clear a few small specks of dust with a small blower. Will
>>> proceed as suggested--large rocket, then pen gizmo followed by
>>> cleaning
>>> solution thingies if necessary.
>>> Perhaps I now inadvertently will have to try
>>> the new PS context sensitive cloning feature if I upgrade. At
>>> least I
>>> get a "discount' with a teaching appointment.
>>> Oh, seems Phot. Sol. thinks methanol is now OK.
>>>
>>> http://www.photosol.com/documents/eclipse_e2_announcement.pdf
>>>
>>> Why did Canyon leave out that sensor refresher lever on the right of
>>> the OM5DII?
>>>
>>> Shakin in His boots, Mike
>>>
>>
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