Wanna setup a CCD cleaning workshop for those in Melb?

[dimmo]

Just an idea It's always good to be 'shown' rather than just read off the web. Birddog had one in Sydney awhile back... what ya reckon?

[Greg B]

Are you experienced at this dimmo?

[dimmo]

No Greg, which is why I thought 'we Melburnians' could set one up... That is, if anyone in Melbourne can do it

[Geoff]

I can personally recommend Glen for this, he showed me how to do this to my camera and it took away all the nerves I had about doing it. Glen's 'she'll be right mate' attitude was just what I needed .

Geoff.

[christiand]

are you experienced ?

This is a very good question.
How often and with which method has who cleaned their D70 sensor successfully ?
Now the thing is, real experience is needed when things go WRONG !
Who is willing to put their hand up for help in that case ?
I have successfully cleaned the sensor. I can illustrate the method and tools used.
No way I would take the reponsibility and do a workshop on that matter.

Regards
CD

[PlatinumWeaver]

I'd be interested having never done it.. but I don't seem to have issues with dust very often..

[mudder]

G'day,
I'd be keen as mustard on a CCD cleaning workshop in Melbourne... I haven't worked up the courage to do be a big boy and do it myself yet, but the time will come when I have no choice so I'd rather learn from someone who's done before it so I feel more confident etc...

I assume it's primarily a matter of confidence so long as you use the recommended process and tools etc. so you can't hurt the filter???

Cheers,
Mudder

[dimmo]

I have no choice so I'd rather learn from someone who's done before it so I feel more confident etc...

I agree!

I purchased some materials off Birddog to clean it, as well as a Rocket-Air blower.. I used the blower tonight and removed 'some' of the dust which is good... not all though.

Need to get the rest off.

[Onyx]

If you were to apply a layer of shaving cream or indian ink on the CCD - you'll instnatly be able to tell which parts you've missed while giving it a swipe with the swab or pec pad.

[Greg B]

Yeah, thanks for the tip Onyx

I just received my cleaning stuff from Birdy yesterday, and I am going in.

Have read everything I can, there are various links

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

http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/image/11442097

Be careful, but confident

[skyva]

Hi all, I would be interested in a cleaning demo. I need some cleaning stuff for lenses and ccd's as well. I will try to get some info on what I need as I took the camera to the beach and it rained, so it has sand and drops on the lens issues at present.

[sirhc55]

Listen guys and gals just bite the bullet and do it. It is not actually the sensor you are cleaning but a filter.

After I received my cleaning gear I waited exactly 5 minutes and cleaned the damn thing and had the half dozen Manhattans afterwards!!!

Chris

[AlistairF]

After visiting NuLab to get Pec pads, Eclipse fluid and receiving my sensorwipe in the mail, I finally did it a few weeks ago. I had to say the first clean did get my adrenaline levels up substantially... but calmed down after I had to have another two goes (with new Pec pads each time of course) to remove all the dust-bunnies. I have to say that the before and after images are amazing, each time after wiping, taking a photo of the sky at F16/22 to check the result. I have the pics if anyone is interested?

Either way, I can share my gear and recent experience to those that are willing to have a go themselves.

Alistair

[ajax]

AlistairF

CCD cleaning workshop, please count me in. I dont have the kit or cleaning fluid, but I can get some different red fluid from the Yarraville region.

cheers,
ajax

[AlistairF]

I also have have a Luminous-Landscape CCD cleaning tutorial on DVD if anyone would like to "BORROW" a copy? PM me if you're interested.

[yeocsa]

I agree with CD. I have been doing my own cleaning too. The first time is always the most difficult. But if you could see it demonstrated, then you will feel more assured. I would be happy to show how it is done.

regards,
Arthur
Box Hill, Melbourne.

are you experienced ?

This is a very good question.
How often and with which method has who cleaned their D70 sensor successfully ?
Now the thing is, real experience is needed when things go WRONG !
Who is willing to put their hand up for help in that case ?
I have successfully cleaned the sensor. I can illustrate the method and tools used.
No way I would take the reponsibility and do a workshop on that matter.

Regards
CD