I did copperhill sensor-clean method

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"Musty" <musty@nospam.net> writes:

> Hi All,
>
> Just wanted to update the group. Many months ago I was able to successfully
> use use a bulb blower to clean most of the dust of my sensor. Unfortunately,
> there were two very small dark specs left.
>
> I decided to order the copperhill equipment:
> http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning
>
> I am not a clumsy person is an means, and I took my time. I did this for
> about 20 iterations and all that happened was that the sensor would be
> almost clean one round and then the next it would have 30 spots, then 3,
> then 20, then 5 etc. In the end I just stopped with about 3-4 spots and used
> my trusty blower. I seriously did 20+ iterations.
>
> My experience has shown me that the blower is the most effective, easiest
> and safe method. I hope that I have not damaged my sensor in any way
> (atleast I see no signs of damage).

I tried blowing first, and never accomplished anything but moving the
dust around on the sensor. So I went to swabs and Eclipse, using
basically the copperhill technique. I once had to clean twice, when I
somehow created a big blotch, but that was my very first time. I've
never had to clean twice since then.

However, I'm not expecting *zero* spots, either. Just like I never
got *zero* spots on film negatives.

> Strangely, I am now seeing a thread on dpreview forums, where people are
> talking about using Scoth 811 tape!! Anyone used this?

Not on the sensor, no. I used Scotch tape to clean the window on my
finger print sensor, though. It was the only way they recommended.
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<eawckyegcy@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Musty wrote:
>
> > I seriously did 20+ iterations.
>
> Foolish.
>

Yes I agree, although no damage is done by this foolishness. I think I was
just getting pissed off that the darn thing would leave a spot or two on
each iteration and I would not give up. Having said that, I think part of
the problem is that the sensor is charged when the camera is on (attracting
dust) and for each iteration I went outside and shot the sky (to check the
results). I think its actually very difficult to do any damage to the sensor
after having done it. After using the blower, there is only 1 spot left. I
think the swab method is not that great since it moves dust from the edges
to the center of the sensor, but I will try it again (I have become quite an
expert in wrapping a pec-pad around the sensor-swipe).

If canon come out with a self cleaning camera, the 20D will be Ebayed
immediately.

Musty.