elmoslate Posted May 8, 2010 Share #1 Posted May 8, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I noticed a couple of UFOs in a blue sky shot so I proceeded to do what I've done hundreds of times before (with other digicams), I pumped a few blasts of air with my 'Hurricane' blower. It didn't do the trick so I did something I never did - I took a Q-tip and attempted to gently swipe the specks off the sensor. Yes, stupid is as stupid does. It was wet dust and gave my sensor a couple of nice streaks and nearly giving me a coronary. So I rushed down to my favorite Leica dealer in Kowloon who sold me some VDust swabs and a bottle of Sensor Clean. The 12 swabs and teeny tiny bottle of liquid came out to US$70, but I had to bite the bullet and the sales guy cleaned out the gunk for me at no extra charge. Went to take some shots at f/16 and all UFOs are gone; sensor is sparkling again. I didn't have time to comparison shop for a cheaper alternative, but I have to give them a plug and say I'm very impressed and relieved by the results...overpriced as it is. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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falkk Posted May 9, 2010 Share #2 Posted May 9, 2010 Hi Paul, which one is your favourite Leica Shop? I usually go to the one on HK-Island near the mid-level escalator... They are all covered by Schmidt-Marketing I suppose? I noticed a couple of UFOs in a blue sky shot so I proceeded to do what I've done hundreds of times before (with other digicams), I pumped a few blasts of air with my 'Hurricane' blower. It didn't do the trick so I did something I never did - I took a Q-tip and attempted to gently swipe the specks off the sensor. Yes, stupid is as stupid does. It was wet dust and gave my sensor a couple of nice streaks and nearly giving me a coronary. So I rushed down to my favorite Leica dealer in Kowloon who sold me some VDust swabs and a bottle of Sensor Clean. The 12 swabs and teeny tiny bottle of liquid came out to US$70, but I had to bite the bullet and the sales guy cleaned out the gunk for me at no extra charge. Went to take some shots at f/16 and all UFOs are gone; sensor is sparkling again. I didn't have time to comparison shop for a cheaper alternative, but I have to give them a plug and say I'm very impressed and relieved by the results...overpriced as it is. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted May 9, 2010 Share #3 Posted May 9, 2010 So I rushed down to my favorite Leica dealer in Kowloon who sold me some VDust swabs and a bottle of Sensor Clean. The 12 swabs and teeny tiny bottle of liquid came out to US$70, Paul, I paied 8 euros for six swabs and a thiny bottle of cleaner in my usual shop. You still don't know, but maybe your bottle contain the potion for the eternal youth Glad your sensor is again clean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoslate Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted May 10, 2010 Hi Paul, which one is your favourite Leica Shop? I usually go to the one on HK-Island near the mid-level escalator... They are all covered by Schmidt-Marketing I suppose? Hi, I've been to the shops on Stanley St, but they usually have zilch. Instead, I go to Tin Cheung Camera on Carnavon Rd. in TST. I find their prices are lower than Wing Shing and the others in MKK. Plus, they have a large good selection of Leica gear and accessories covered by Schmidt. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevidon Posted May 15, 2010 Share #5 Posted May 15, 2010 I used all kinds of sensor cleaning systems including one that has a built in vacuum tip. I just couldn't see spending all that much money for Visible Dust's whirling bristles. Well, I finally gave up on the other systems and bought the Visible Dust thingy. I still think it is grossly overpriced, but it works extremely well. I have been using it for over two years and I wouldn't think of using anything else. Good product! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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