Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]F?lix L?pez de Maturana wrote: >> >> <82c9dd70701190920l56f2e90h9e7cd950ee029850@mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed >> >> What are we supposed to use to clean the M8's sensor? >> The literature only talks about compressed Nitrogen gas. >> I use a special disposable swap for my DMR (forgot the maker) >> Is there a recommended swab / fluid combo for the M8 sensor? >> >> Eric > > > Eric > > The procedure is quite simple > > 1. Buy a big rubber bulb blower -children enema in pharmacies- and > blow near the sensor but never touching it. > 2. If the dust is not gone use > a. special brush like Sensor Swab from www.visibledust.com > b. Sensor swabs impregnate with Eclipse -liquid with methanol- You > can produce your own sensor swabs with Pec-Pad > 3. If some particles remain stick there are some batons with adhesive > in the peak but they are not very practical. I cannot find right now > mine. > > But much more interesting is to follow a good procedure avoiding dust > coming in sensor > > 1. Change lenses only when strictly necessary. > 2. Do it quickly and in a not windy nor dusty place -if possible > inside-Never keep the M8 uncovered and without lens. > 3. Have the new lens ready and change it with the camera pointing > downside. > > I regret my bad English but if I you need further explanations it will > be a pleasure. > > Felix > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > Eric, At the lst Leica Day at Nelson in La Jolla, the Leica rep just breathed on the sensor in the DMR and rubbed it with a microfiber cloth. He knows how protected it is. Jerry