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 08/01/2011 04:34:14 PM · #1
Hi

I was recently changing the lens on my Olympus PEN and took the opportunity to blow off a particle. It needed quite a blow and with unbounded enthusiasm for the task inadvertently spat onto the sensor! I know, I know and yes I am embarrassed. Any tips on how to clean my goopy sensor. You can now see it on images like a texture overlay!

Many thanks

Paul
 08/01/2011 04:37:37 PM · #2
Just blow it off :)

Sorry, I have nothing helpful.
 08/01/2011 04:44:38 PM · #3
proffessional clean, most camera repair shops will do this about $NZ 50.00 last time I had mine done
 08/01/2011 04:54:39 PM · #4
Just do the following:

Get some distilled water, methanol, and a sensor swab (copperhill if you don't have a kit)

First do a couple of passes with clean swabs and water

then a final pass (or two) with the methanol.. No biggie.

Note that you should be using <4 drops of water per swab... Probably 2..

Message edited by author 2011-08-01 16:55:06.
 08/01/2011 04:58:08 PM · #5
I got the delkin devices sensor scope kit, it works great and the scope really helps find the goo.
//www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/778946-REG/Delkin_Devices_DDSS_SCOPE3_SensorScope_3_Cleaning_Kit.html
Many seem to use the copperhill system, but I am very happy with my delkins scope and cleaning pads etc.
 08/01/2011 06:27:59 PM · #6
I have always gotten by with PecPads over a cut down spatula ( different ones to fit different bodies) and Eclipse fluid.

Wrap the pad over the spatula, a few drops of eclipse, and wipe it once, in one direction. Swap pads, repeat as needed. Do not use anything to wipe down your sensor over and over, back and forth. If you have some grit in there you want to get it out, not grind it into you sensor over and over.

It sounds scarier than it is, little more challenging than cleaning the rear element of your lenses. You can send all your equipment out to have it cleaned, but it really isn't that hard to learn, and you will be faster and care more about your equipment than the kid in the back of the local camera shop.
 08/01/2011 06:39:06 PM · #7
All good advice.

Thanks very much.

Paul
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