[nwbcc] Dust bunnies

[Tony Cropper]

In article <469B6D1D.8060503 at blueyonder.co.uk>,
   Jim <jimgilligan at blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> I know this has come up before, but do we have a definitive answer to 
> dust bunnies? I got them and they need to go... It's all very 
> contradictory out there, but not sure I want to send my camera to Nikon, 
> so all ideas welcome. Gets the guys in Kellaway Avenue to sort it? Or is 
> there a safe kit?

Hi Jim,


I guess there are a lot more people who actually do their own now
without problems but the official line from the manufacturers still
remains that guarantees will not be honoured if you don't have it done
by an approved repair facility.

That said, the group producing the EOS professional magazine have made
recommendations that using certain products in a sensibly gentle manner
are unlikely to cause damage to a sensor coating and have given
instructions on how to do it.

The process divides into dry and wet methods.

The best of the dry methods involves using a clever brush which can be
charged so it picks up hairs, bits of unstuck dust etc. and also, if
necessary, a spotting system in which a bit of a slightly sticky
goo-on-a-stick is used to pick up individual items.

What the dry method will not touch are any marks which adhere to the
surface of the sensor. This is where the wet method comes in. There are
kits available containing some Eclipse fluid, some Pec-Pads (lint-free
wipes) and a soft spatula around which a Pec-Pad can be carefully
wrapped.

Ok, so you knew all that, Jim. More practically, I seem to remember that
Patrick uses the dry brush method and swore by it last time we talked
about cleaning, and I use a combination of the wet method and a bit of
clean, fresh bluetack on a stick for spotting. I am quite happy doing it
that way simply because I have done it several times and I find it works
for me.

Maybe Patrick will comment about how he now feels about the dry brush
method - it is likely to be easier to do and probably sufficient for
routine cleaning. Anything which it isn't easily removed by brushing or
spotting would be best done by the wet system, just never be rough with
anything.

Hope this helps.


Regards,

tony

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tony cropper                                                bristol uk
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