Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Also, I would add: always turn the camera off when changing lenses. Someone gave me that tip, based on the idea that when the camera is on, the static electricity inside it attracts dust like a vacuum-cleaner. Nathan 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 > > -- Nathan Wajsman Almere, The Netherlands Opportunistic Image Acquisition General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com and http://www.greatpix.eu Picture-A-Week: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com Stock photography: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman http://myloupe.com/home/found_photographer.php?photographer=507 Prints for sale: http://www.photodeluge.com Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog SUPPORT FREEDOM OF SPEECH, BUY DANISH PRODUCTS!