xopexath Posted June 9, 2016 Share #1  Posted June 9, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi. I read in earlier posts that people had good experience cleaning their M240 with an eyelead sensor gel stick. If I understand correctly, they were using the blue stick. Now this page by the U.S. reseller https://photographylife.com/product/sensor-gel-stick claims that one should not use the blue stick for the M240, but rather the orange/red one that is for Sony cameras. Did any of you observe issues with using the blue stick for the M240? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted June 10, 2016 Share #2 Â Posted June 10, 2016 I use the blue one with good results. I was not even aware of other colours. Disclaimer: I do not pull it but wobble it to unstick from the sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregm61 Posted June 10, 2016 Share #3  Posted June 10, 2016 I tried one of those for a very short period of time with my M262, with little to no luck. For 1-2 spots, the rocket blower often is all it takes. For more than that or a stubborn spot or two that won't budge, nothing beats Ultra swabs and Eclipse cleaning fluid. I've messed with gels sticks, sensor pens and/or brushes for the last time. They were more a practice of frustration than sensor cleaning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithlaban.co.uk Posted June 10, 2016 Share #4 Â Posted June 10, 2016 I use the blue one with good results. I was not even aware of other colours. Disclaimer: I do not pull it but wobble it to unstick from the sensor. Â Same here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted June 10, 2016 Share #5 Â Posted June 10, 2016 Same here. Â +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted June 15, 2016 Share #6  Posted June 15, 2016 I wanted to wait till this subject played out before responding.   About a year ago I was obsessed with dust. Small f/stops were almost off limits........crazy huh?  After looking at everything out there and getting some pretty sound advice from this crowd.  I bought a  Giottos Rocket Blaster and gave my sensor a few blasts..........Problem solved  Yes I still have some dust..... nothing a few clicks  in PS cant solve.... the photos open in PS anyway.  I think dust and cleaning is something easily obsessed over and major cleaning seldom necessary. Unless your consistently changing lenses in a very dirty environment ......I once changed shooting locations to avoid a barn,where the dust was so thick you couldn't see the other side. (most of us rarely work in environments that dusty)  Please know I'm not speaking of the original  poster and only for myself.   I personally feel better not obsessing over dust                         .......in general for me dust is worse my head than the reality of whats one the sensor.  To slightly change the subject:                Do any of you take your main camera ON to the beach ?  This is one place I draw the line and use old pocket cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 15, 2016 Share #7 Â Posted June 15, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sure I do take my camera onto the beach, regularly, never had a problem, however, I tend to keep it in the bag as much as possible and avoid dropping it into the sand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante Posted June 18, 2016 Share #8 Â Posted June 18, 2016 Orange/red Pentax. The only time the composition matters, I have read, is with Sony sensors. Â Dante Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphh Posted July 1, 2016 Share #9  Posted July 1, 2016 Interesting -- I have a 240 and I used a blue one trying to remove one dust spot and it made mega-gunk on my sensor, making more on each attempt to remove previous gunk.  I changed to orange and it's perfect - I mean really perfect, using the photoshop auto-tone method.  And to answer Ecohen, yes I take my Leica on the beach!  Twice in the last month to two different beaches!  It's my personal camera (I have a 5DIII for work) and it needs to go where I go - no excuses - it documents our family life. I didn't spend $$$$ on a camera for it to stay at home.  Well actually I did, but then my wife shouted at me and I saw her point and started carrying it everywhere  Fairly boring photos attached just to prove it happened, not so you can feast your eyes on my amazing work lol  The bottom one was on a very windy day -- flying sand!  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/261428-eyelead-sensor-gel-stick-orangered-or-blue/?do=findComment&comment=3071480'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 1, 2016 Share #10  Posted July 1, 2016 11 Beaufort - flying sand - no problem (no, I did not change lenses )   Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/261428-eyelead-sensor-gel-stick-orangered-or-blue/?do=findComment&comment=3071620'>More sharing options...
ECohen Posted July 1, 2016 Share #11  Posted July 1, 2016 I take a Niion D610 with a prime to the beach. I take the M240 everyplace else. I hate using the Japanese cameras because of its menu and design and to me they are a throw away. They take a nice photo and almost have no value. It would tick me off to get sand in the focus mechanism of my Leica 240 and lenses...you know like a flatspot. Not being a rich guy I figure for a week or two at the beach to save a Leica camera cleaning? I don't have any concern for rain snow or lifes general dirt. ..but the beach SAND.....call me crazy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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