sensor dirty, bulb ineffective

[arthur]

I had two spots. One is gone after several sessions of using an ear syringe as a blower.

The other one is in the top right corner and won't budge. I'm scared to death to do anything else but the blower.

What should I do?

[mattchow]

sensor swab? copperhill method works wonders. dont be scared, you will learn to love it.

[CaptainTom]

I agree with Mattchow. I did the Copperhill method and once you've done it, you will wonder what all the fuss was about.... I will not hesitate to do it again, and as a side benefit, I am not ovely worried when I have to change lenses, etc.

[sbp]

What is copperhill method?

[engstrom]

Originally Posted by sbp

What is copperhill method?

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

Click on "Introduction" first - it explains the quick overview. Later pages include more detailed "how to" sections and you can even order supplied from him. It's the method of sensor cleaning I use.

[arthur]

did you buy kits from this guy, or you can the stuff locally?

[engstrom]

Originally Posted by arthur

did you buy kits from this guy, or you can the stuff locally?

I bought the kit from him but you can buy a rubber spatula and cut it to size. Also, the PecPads and Eclispe are, I believe, available at Competitive Camera in Dallas.

[jheiliger]

I am a little fearful as well. I need to clean BOTH my cameras as they have spots on them. I bought the stuff from him last week and am going to try to clean this weekend.

.... Crosses fingers and toes ...

Joe