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I am making a list for Christmas and I figured it was high time I clean my D70. I've had this link: http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/image/44814917 forever and know I got it from here. I was considering the Ultimate DSLR kit for around $50USD. I was wondering two things...is that all necessary, do I need anything else like the rocket blower, and does the Eclipse leave residue as reported in the coughCANONcough forums? I don't want to stir trouble, but I did find people reporting that in those forums thru my searches.
Thanks!
 
I have both the Rocket blower and the Copperhill set. I have yet to need the copperhill method. To date, the Rocket blower has worked 100% of the time. Still, it is nice to have it as a back-up.
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I bought the Copper Hill kit before I needed it, and then I bought these brushes for simpler cleaning. The brushes have always worked completely and simply. I may never need or use the copper hill kit, and I change lenses 2-4 times every time I shoot.

brushes link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/CleanSkies-SENSOR-CLEANING-Brush-Kit-For-Nikon-D-SLRs_W0QQitemZ7569844484QQcategoryZ43456QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  • Bob
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D70,50/F1.8,85/F1.8,80-200/F2.8, bigma,
Tokina 24-200/3.5-5.6, Sigma 10-20mm + SB800
Family,in/outdoor sports, landscape, wildlife
  • not enough time to get really good at this --
-- but having a lot of fun learning and experimenting --
 
I cannot imagine that Eclipse, which is basically methyl alcohol, could leave a 'residue'. Not gonna happen. What COULD happen is that improper or incomplete cleaning could smear up existing crud, which could look like some kind of residue.
 
i dont remember the website but i came across one that sell the exact items
(individually compared to bundle) as on copper hill and THEY ARE MUCH CHEAPER!

Copper Hill is soooo overpriced.
I bought the Complete Sensor Cleaning Kit in April but never used it.

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David Z
http://www.pbase.com/aznndave
 
I had the complete opposite issues - Rocket Blower would not get the dust of my brand new D50 - had to Copperhill.

Oh and btw...when I was removing the foil from the top of my new bottle of Eclipse - I accidentally dropped a small hunk of it into the bottle - and was worried about contamination. I emailed Nicholas at Copperhill about it and he replied that he'd just send me another bottle of Eclipse - free! I really don't mind paying a lil more for that kind of service.
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Bill
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I have cleaned my sensor twice now using the swab and eclipse as detailed on the Copperhill site. Both times there were numerous spots on my images, and both times the sensor was completely clean afterwards. I cannot speak for anyone with a Canon, but as for my D70, the eclipse has always instantly evaporated leaving nothing behind but a clean sensor.

I suppose it is possible that the Canon users reporting a problem were not using a completely clean Pec-Pad? Maybe they contaminated it with oil from their fingers while attaching it? Who knows? I can tell you though, that if you follow the methods outlined on that site exactly, you will have a clean sensor when you are done.

Tom
 
The Copperhill method is the one to use. I'm considering buying their wet/dry cleaning kit. Eclipse is nothing but methanol, so it will not leave any residue. However, it will smear other residue already on the sensor. What might be happening to those whom claim that the Copperhill method is leaving residue on their sensors is likely:

They touched the Pec Pad with their hands and the oil smeared on the sensor, or

There was some oil on the sensor that came from mirror or shutter lube that got smeared with the Pec Pads.

Use the Coppehill method without fear.
moxxi said:
I am making a list for Christmas and I figured it was high time I
clean my D70. I've had this link:
http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/image/44814917 forever and know I
got it from here. I was considering the Ultimate DSLR kit for
around $50USD. I was wondering two things...is that all necessary,
do I need anything else like the rocket blower, and does the
Eclipse leave residue as reported in the coughCANONcough forums? I
don't want to stir trouble, but I did find people reporting that in
those forums thru my searches.
Thanks!
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It works great. Anyone telling you that their CCD stay's clean even though they change lenses is fooling theirself. If you stop down the lense you will see it. As far as leaving stuff behind on the sensor, that shouldn't happen. Other than the contamination, shutter lube or gunk that others have mentioned, if you use too much then you may get some drying marks that are easily removed by another pass. Two drops on a pecpad will do. If you have gunk on the sensor, then try 4 drops and follow up with another pass with 2 drops. I've been doing this for a long time and it works just fine. Nothing to fear, unless you have bad eyesight or poor fine motor coordination.
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Stan ;o()



I'll misquote Donald Rumsfeld when I say,
'You go take pictures with the glass you've got.'
 
Where did residue come into the posts you replied to ?

I'm confused... again...
  • Bob
Les Berkley said:
I cannot imagine that Eclipse, which is basically methyl alcohol,
could leave a 'residue'. Not gonna happen. What COULD happen is
that improper or incomplete cleaning could smear up existing crud,
which could look like some kind of residue.
Click to expand...
--
D70,50/F1.8,85/F1.8,80-200/F2.8, bigma,
Tokina 24-200/3.5-5.6, Sigma 10-20mm + SB800
Family,in/outdoor sports, landscape, wildlife
  • not enough time to get really good at this --
-- but having a lot of fun learning and experimenting --
 
Their sensor cleaning kit works fine. I only recently added a Gioto Rocket blower to cut down on my consumption of "stiff drinks". It's fast and works most of the time. The Eclipse solution is needed for stuborn stick stuff, though.
 
dad_of_four said:
I have both the Rocket blower and the Copperhill set. I have yet to
need the copperhill method. To date, the Rocket blower has worked
100% of the time. Still, it is nice to have it as a back-up.
--
Warm regards,
Dad-of-four
Looking for a Smugmug account?
Enter code kHmP122izH9gg in the Referred by field to save $5.
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I have rocket blower myself and it has not done the trick at least for my dust bunnies.
http://home.comcast.net/~nickmjr/
Nick M
 
moxxi said:
I was considering the Ultimate DSLR kit for
around $50USD. I was wondering two things...is that all necessary,
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No it isnt all necessary, just the "Complete Sensor Cleaning Kit" is necessary. The others are nice add-ons. The little blue lens cloth that comes with the lens care kit gets used the most in my kit. That thing is some of the softest material I have felt.
Moxxi said:
do I need anything else like the rocket blower, and does the
Eclipse leave residue as reported in the coughCANONcough forums?
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I use some compressed air(special residueless, have to watch that) instead of a blower[im lazy ;-)]. I have never had the solution leave a residue on my CCD, besure and read over the instructions a few times first, then go through the motions before going live. Do make surer your battery is fully charged before cleaning the sensor.

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Sincerely,
John Talvan

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Nikon, Olympus, and other junk.

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