anyone know of a good shop in sd to get the sensors on my d70 cleaned? <BR> <BR>thanks.

There is a write up on Nikonians on how to clean it. Just make darn sure the battery is fully charged (A/C power is even better) and the mirror lock up is engaged.

Nelsons downtown on India. Biggest name for photography in San Diego,

Joe I read somewhere that if you lock down your sensor and piss in it and then go buy a Canon, it works a lot better. haha. <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/rofl.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>Plus Canon is in socal and you can send yours in to them to clean it. <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>Like you really thought I had something good to say hahaha <BR> <BR>(Message edited by antbug on December 08, 2007)

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<blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1><b>quote:</b></font><p>Like you really thought I had something good to say<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote> <BR> <BR>nope. that's exactly what i expected from you.

I wish I could find the shot of a guy cleaning his Canon 1 series with his Tshirt! <BR> <BR>Joe, get some sensor swabs, eclipse and do it yourself. (Anyone that can build a dollylama should be able to do it themselves) Plus everytime I had mine done by Canon it came back worst then when I sent it in. <BR> <BR>The first couple of time it takes a few extra swabs but once you're comfortable with it it's a piece of cake plus I don't think it voids the Nikon warranty like it does with the Canons.

Better late, than never... <BR> <BR>I had my 30D cleaned/repaired at Pro Photo Repair (858)277-3700. I'd recommend them to anyone... Very professional, very helpful. <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.procamerarepair.com/">Pro Photo Repair</a> <BR> <BR>-Blake

Blake how much was it? I called awhile back (another place though) and it was pretty damn expensive. <BR> <BR>I'm willing to try it again myself. <BR> <BR>Rich: <BR> <BR>Do you have product recommendations and a link to a tutorial on how to do it right? I tried it awhile back and just used the instructions in my 20D manual.

<a href="http://www.copperhillimages.com/index.php?pr=Tutorials" target="_blank">http://www.copperhillimages.com/index.php?pr=Tutorials</a> <BR> <BR>Sensor swabs are more expensive then buying his tool and making them yourself but I like their convenience. There are 2 types of Eclipse out there now, the newer Canon sensors may require Eclipse 2. <BR> <BR>I'd get a rocket blower and blow out the box with the opening facing down before swabbing in case there's a gritty piece stuck to your sensor. The first time is a bit intimidating and takes a couple of tries, after that it get's much easier.

Thanks Rich, I ordered the kit and the rocket blower. I am long overdue and my daytime landscape shots are starting to look pretty bad.

Blabel, <BR> <BR>I don't know how much it was, my receipt isn't very detailed. My bill total was $150... But along with the CCD(?) and top cover cleaning, my focusing fresnel was replaced. <BR> <BR>I'm guessing the initial cost was $50, but I could be off... I can't remember. They did give me an estimate, which changed only if I allowed it to. <BR> <BR>Hope that helps...

Thanks Blake.