Eclipse or E2

KinzKinz Registered Users Posts: 16 Big grins
edited September 19, 2009 in Cameras
I have searched and searched and can't get a definitive answer for this. Can I use E2 swabs to clean the sensor on a D200? I ran out of regular Eclipse swabs, but I have some E2 swabs that I use for my D300. Just wondering if I can use them, or should I wait to get more of the Eclipse swabs. Thanks
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,079 moderator
    edited September 19, 2009
    A rather nice chart here:

    http://www.calumetphoto.com/pdfs/SensorSwabCompatibilityChart.pdf
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,079 moderator
    edited September 19, 2009
    Re-reading your question, I did ask PSI whether it was safe to use E2 on older sensors:

    http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=906607&postcount=1
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  • KinzKinz Registered Users Posts: 16 Big grins
    edited September 19, 2009
    Yes, I've seen this. But even though it doesn't list the D200 compatible with E2, it lists the sony DSLR-A100 compatible with it. But, the sony has a CCD sensor too, so I guess I'm curious why the D200, with a CCD sensor made by Sony can't be cleaned with the E2 swab.
  • KinzKinz Registered Users Posts: 16 Big grins
    edited September 19, 2009
    sorry, we must have answered and replied at the same time. I see now your answer about the use of E2 and the standard Eclipse swabs. I'll try the E2. thanks.
  • KinzKinz Registered Users Posts: 16 Big grins
    edited September 19, 2009
    Ok, did the swab with the E2. The photo on the computer after the swab looks good; so more spot or streaks, although I was scared at first because it looked like I saw streaks on the sensor after I swabbed. I ordered the regular Eclipse swabs, so I'll use one of those when they come it and maybe because of the difference in solutions, the streaks that I see on the sensor will go away. But at least that black spot is gone on my pics now -- that's a relief. Thanks for your help and input.
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,079 moderator
    edited September 19, 2009
    Kinz wrote:
    Ok, did the swab with the E2. The photo on the computer after the swab looks good; so more spot or streaks, although I was scared at first because it looked like I saw streaks on the sensor after I swabbed. I ordered the regular Eclipse swabs, so I'll use one of those when they come it and maybe because of the difference in solutions, the streaks that I see on the sensor will go away. But at least that black spot is gone on my pics now -- that's a relief. Thanks for your help and input.

    I'm glad this worked out for you. thumb.gif
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  • KinzKinz Registered Users Posts: 16 Big grins
    edited September 19, 2009
    Ooops, I meant "NO more spots or streaks" (not SO more....) I just went out and took some pictures, so I'll see how things look, but from what I saw with a couple I took out my back door, it looked ok. Thanks again.
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