getting sensors cleaned in sd?

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 12-07-2007, 3:34 PM

anyone know of a good shop in sd to get the sensors on my d70 cleaned?

thanks.

(peter_c) · (peter_c) **Join Date: Sep 2001** 12-07-2007, 3:51 PM

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.

(phantom5815) · (phantom5815) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 12-08-2007, 4:03 AM

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

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 12-08-2007, 11:06 AM

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.

Plus Canon is in socal and you can send yours in to them to clean it.

Like you really thought I had something good to say hahaha

(Message edited by antbug on December 08, 2007)

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 12-08-2007, 11:10 AM

fixed

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 12-08-2007, 11:11 AM

quote:
Like you really thought I had something good to say

nope. that's exactly what i expected from you.

(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 12-08-2007, 12:11 PM

I wish I could find the shot of a guy cleaning his Canon 1 series with his Tshirt!

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.

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.

(blake_hughes)

Better late, than never...

I had my 30D cleaned/repaired at Pro Photo Repair (858)277-3700. I'd recommend them to anyone... Very professional, very helpful.

Pro Photo Repair

-Blake

(blabel) · (blabel) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 12-19-2007, 7:17 AM

Blake how much was it? I called awhile back (another place though) and it was pretty damn expensive.

I'm willing to try it again myself.

Rich:

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.

(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 12-19-2007, 7:14 PM

http://www.copperhillimages.com/index.php?pr=Tutorials

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.

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.

(blabel) · (blabel) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 12-20-2007, 3:59 PM

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.

(blake_hughes)

Blabel,

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.

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.

Hope that helps...

(blabel) · (blabel) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 12-21-2007, 5:55 PM

Thanks Blake.