Copper Hill Cleaning Method

MarkRMarkR Registered Users Posts: 2,099 Major grins
edited May 12, 2009 in Cameras
Ok. After 18 months the dust bunnies will no longer blow off. So with reluctance I ordered a Copper Hill Kit. I'm a bit nervous, as I don't really have a backup plan if things go terribly wrong.

But what I'm really wondering is, why did they ship a plastic rainbow-colored slinky with the kit?:dunno :rofl

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  • JabbaJabba Registered Users Posts: 40 Big grins
    edited May 7, 2009
    So you'll have something to play with while your camera is being repaired by the manufacturer~:D
  • PupatorPupator Registered Users Posts: 2,322 Major grins
    edited May 7, 2009
    Jabba wrote:
    So you'll have something to play with while your camera is being repaired by the manufacturer~:D

    Ha ha!

    The Copper Hill method was so easy - especially the first time because they wrap the cleaner for you! It'll go easier than you think and you'll be thrilled with the results.

    I don't know about the slinky, but I got mine when we were on vacation and I must admit I sat on the deck for a while watching the waves come in and playing with it! rolleyes1.gif
  • MarkRMarkR Registered Users Posts: 2,099 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2009
    Well, it took about a dozen tries, but the sensor is better. Not perfect, but better ...
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,962 moderator
    edited May 8, 2009
    MarkR wrote:
    Well, it took about a dozen tries, but the sensor is better. Not perfect, but better ...

    If this is the first wet cleaning in 18 months, your mileage is probably about average. I don't aim for perfection anymore. I do the tests at f/22 but once they look pretty good, I check at f/16 and if that is completely clean, I call it done. In fact, I rarely shoot above f/13. If you are still seeing spots at your smallest normal aperture, you might try again...sometimes the first passes loosen up stuff that will come off later.
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  • MarkRMarkR Registered Users Posts: 2,099 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2009
    Yeah, the little bits that are left are 1) in the corners, and 2) invisible at f/11.

    So, what do you use your rainbow slinky for?
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,962 moderator
    edited May 8, 2009
    MarkR wrote:
    So, what do you use your rainbow slinky for?

    I gave it to my cat, who batted it around for a few minutes and then lost interest. lol3.gif
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2009
    MarkR wrote:
    Yeah, the little bits that are left are 1) in the corners, and 2) invisible at f/11.

    So, what do you use your rainbow slinky for?

    mine is sittting on a table with other stuff to be photographed later or when divine intervention happens to me.........
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2009
    My previous record says that when ever i take care of something it dies sooner than i want....So i never cleaned my camera gear looks so dirty and cheap especially the camera body that has dust everywhere !
    Finally i am also thinking to blow the dust from sensor but simple blower will do the job if i can find one.
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  • KA0TVOKA0TVO Registered Users Posts: 164 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2009
    Do not use can air to blow the sensor. You will get splat , and that is a mess. Can be removed easily, but gives you a mild cardiac.:D
    Bob
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