Sensor Cleaning Meet-up

CabanSail · 08-01-2009 2:47pm #1

Any interest in a meet so that newer people can learn how to clean their sensors?

The costs of swabs & fluid would need to be sorted between individuals (possibly a swap for Pints?)

I don't mean for this to be a Free Sensor Cleaning service, but more instructional. The newer people can then look at various gear & techniques & then will be able buy the system they like & do their own cleaning.

This can be organised in various locations around the counrty if there is the interest. Maybe even combined with another activity.

Discuss.

Cabaal · 08-01-2009 4:03pm

Sounds like a plan, mine needs to be cleaned big time and I honestly haven't a clue how to do it properly, I could also do with recommendations on where to get the kit to do it

ThOnda · 08-01-2009 11:02pm

Count me in. My cleaning is waiting in a parcel at the Post office (I was home but the postman didn't bother with ringing the doorbell).
I love manuals, but seeing other people attempting to avoid any damage of their precious cameras would be fun, especially in a pub.

pixbyjohn · 08-01-2009 11:50pm

I would support this certainly. Nothing better than demonstration to get the point across.

Buzz Lightyear · 09-01-2009 12:48am

Sounds like a great idea Tony - nothing worse than white spots and cloning. Count me in

CabanSail · 09-01-2009 3:35pm

Will need some people to volunteer as "Demonstrators"

In Dublin I may be able to organise a venue for this, if I ask permission.

Any other areas interested in doing a similar meet?

ThOnda · 09-01-2009 4:11pm

This Saturday (09/01/09) early afternoon, so I have time to take a few snaps? My kit arrived :pac: and I am not willing to do a lot before I clean my sensor.

ThOnda · 10-01-2009 1:16pm

Nobody to meet? I'll start reading the instructions after lunch.

AnimalRights · 11-01-2009 3:01pm

Jeez don't know how I missed this thread!
I bought a rocket blower yesterday and while it was good I do want to learn how to clean my own sensor...
Can we try again next Saturday?

ThOnda · 11-01-2009 3:19pm

Well, a little blow-job sorted my issues, but we could still meet, if it does rain.

shepthedog · 11-01-2009 3:42pm

Would definitely be interested in this.. My 30D is showing some nasty spots..

sineadw · 11-01-2009 10:33pm

My sensor is bloody filthy! And I'm terrified of cleaning it. Would DEFINITELY be into this..

rymus · 12-01-2009 7:51pm

CabanSail wrote: »

Will need some people to volunteer as "Demonstrators"

Done and done. Have been using the copper hill method on my cameras for years and if I dare say, I've introduced it to more than a few of the more established regulars here.. As always (and bear with me, I haven't said this in a while); "Will clean sensors for pints".

ThOnda · 12-01-2009 10:09pm

So the question is what venue would suit both purposes.

CabanSail · 12-01-2009 11:18pm

I will be at DCC on Sunday at 11am for a Beginners Outing. Would be willing to be there an hour earlier if that were suitable?

CabanSail · 16-01-2009 9:38am

I have not been well the last few days & there are no takers for this Sunday.

Will make this another time.

ThOnda · 16-01-2009 11:12pm

Thank you for the offer and I bet we will be more than happy to organise it in the future.

jaqian · 19-01-2009 12:43pm

CabanSail wrote: »

I have not been well the last few days & there are no takers for this Sunday.

Will make this another time.

Great as I couldn't have made it as I was selling one camera and buying a lens for my new one

Having just bought an slr I would be interested in learning how to clean my camera.

Rob

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