hammam Posted October 9, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 9, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sorry for the umpteenth thread on this subject, but I want to make sure. From what I gather on this forum, this is recommended to clean the M8's sensor is: Visibledust swabs green brand (1:3x) and Eclipse E2 cleaning agent. I took note because theses items are available at my photo store. Would somebody be kind enough to confirm this is indeed good and efficient and, above all, safe? Thanks a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brivadois Posted October 9, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 9, 2007 I have hesitated a long time before I decide to do it. But I had more than twenty points of dust and it became necessary to clean the sensor. I used Eclipse 2 and sensor swabs (twice), and everything gets fine, except one new point (bigger!) which I prefer to let. I remove it with LR or CS. So, imho, these products are usefull. Here are the "before" and "after" pictures. François 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/35318-cleaning-the-m8-sensor/?do=findComment&comment=372650'>More sharing options...
GoodmanS Posted October 9, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 9, 2007 why would that spot be left alone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj55 Posted October 9, 2007 Share #4 Posted October 9, 2007 I use Sensorclean with swabs from Calumet. Very effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
agro Posted October 9, 2007 Share #5 Posted October 9, 2007 Also very effective is Dust Aid. DUST-AID : Adhesive Based Sensor Cleaner for DSLR's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy Posted October 9, 2007 Share #6 Posted October 9, 2007 FWIW, I had no luck at all with Dust Aid: all it did for me was to move things around. This may be because my spots weren't actually dust but were, eg, grease or lubricant or something from the shutter. Whatever the reason, I worked my way through a whole tin of Dust Aid in a morning and made effectively no improvement. By contrast, the combination you suggest – sensor swabs and Eclipse E2 – removed 90% of my specks on the first try (one firm sweep one way, then reverse the swab and repeat the other way) and the remaining 10% on a second try. It's worth blowing the chamber clear with a Rocket blower or similar before you use the swabs, just to get rid of any loose stuff. If you're careful and if you don't mind smiling in the face of danger and tweaking the nose of fate, compressed canister air does a better job faster – but if you blow the propellant into your sensor, you could be in big trouble... you have been warned! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj55 Posted October 9, 2007 Share #7 Posted October 9, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) As a matter of precaution I also keep the body upside down when I switch a lens, and blow off the end of the lens gently before putting it on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightpainter Posted October 9, 2007 Share #8 Posted October 9, 2007 what has proved very effective for me is to avoid direct contact with the sensor; I use the rubber ball from a syringe, hold the M8 face down and blow the dust away - it works Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egibaud Posted October 9, 2007 Share #9 Posted October 9, 2007 I tried Dust-Aid and no luck at all, gave it away to a friend who was very happy with it with a Canon 400D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted October 9, 2007 Share #10 Posted October 9, 2007 So far I've only needed to use a Rocket blower to remove dust. I also have an Arctic Butterfly, but hoven't needed to use it. The illuminated loupe made by the same people is very good for seeing if all the dust has been removed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted October 9, 2007 Share #11 Posted October 9, 2007 Agree about the loupe. And FWIW the M8 seems much less dust prone than my 5D or 1D2... Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradreiman Posted October 9, 2007 Share #12 Posted October 9, 2007 Olivier-To answer your question, yes the kit you have assembled is good. Same kit I use, no problems and very easy I usually only make one pass.....B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M6J Posted October 9, 2007 Share #13 Posted October 9, 2007 Arctic Butterfly for me. And their loupe is absolutely worth the money! Wet method stuff are also ready in the cupboard, just in case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelin Posted October 10, 2007 Share #14 Posted October 10, 2007 I have hesitated a long time before I decide to do it. But I had more than twenty points of dust and it became necessary to clean the sensor.I used Eclipse 2 and sensor swabs (twice), and everything gets fine, except one new point (bigger!) which I prefer to let. I remove it with LR or CS. So, imho, these products are usefull. Here are the "before" and "after" pictures. François Try cleaning the back element of your lense. Don't ask me why I know Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm.mcintyre Posted October 11, 2007 Share #15 Posted October 11, 2007 Yes, I've been fooled by dirt on the lens (rather than sensor) looking remarkably like sensor spots in the photos from my M8. Never had difficulty telling them apart on my DSLR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbfilm Posted October 12, 2007 Share #16 Posted October 12, 2007 Salut Olivier, Arctic butterfly + Swab is indded a very effective combination. Drop by and I will give you a demo and your M8 a cleaning ..:-) A+ Jean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brivadois Posted October 12, 2007 Share #17 Posted October 12, 2007 Try cleaning the back element of your lense. Don't ask me why I know Robert I'll do that and'll tell you, because I've just checked pictures with other lenses, and you're probably right. Shame on me and Thanks to you ! François Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelin Posted October 16, 2007 Share #18 Posted October 16, 2007 I'll do that and'll tell you, because I've just checked pictures with other lenses, and you're probably right. François Right or wrong, the way I check for effectiveness of dust cleaning is to use a wide lens fully stopped down (f/22) & take a picture of a sheet of white paper, backlit with long exposure (1 sec plus) and move the paper around so there are no details from the paper. I figure if the dust doesn't cast a shadow on the sensor under this condition, it is clean enough. f/22, however is sufficient with a wide lens to show up dust on the lens elements. If you want the ultimate dust detector, use a pinhole lens with the above test. Just about any fleck of dust looks like a mountain on the sensor. I'm still trying to figure out how to clean the pinhole lense Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted October 16, 2007 Share #19 Posted October 16, 2007 I'm still trying to figure out how to clean the pinhole lense Yeah! Dust in the tiny hole is a pain. The ultrasonic cleaner is the answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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