Discussion
More seriously - sensor cleaning!
I've got dust on my sensor. Have done a search, and a load of different options are suggested:-
Arctic butterfly - expensive, good rep. But exactly what 'charge' does it put on the bristles...and (assuming it's static) is it safe to put a static charge near a sensor???
Swabs, plastic tool, cleaning fluid. Seems like the logical option. How effective is it, and how risky???? (I'm generally ham-fisted when it comes to stuff like this)
Air blowers. Seem not to be THAT effective. Do they do ANY good?
...plus probably other stuff i didn't understand properly.
So...at the risk of getting 10 different answers...what's the answer?
...oh, and I need it delivered within 2 weeks as off to Vietnam in under 3 weeks!
Thanks all,
M.
Havoc - I have a rocket blower (forget the name -it's italian thou). Seems to work okay - anyhting that can't be blown off with this is probably going to need a "wet solution". Just don't like the idea of swabs etc.
Have a great time in 'nam - it's a fantastic country! Just be careful crossing roads (don't look and walk at a steady speed through the mopeds without stopping, avoiding anything with 4+ wheels!) and get a couple of suits made up in Hoi An.
Vietnam is a hunmid country - don't expect much use of the polariser in the north -too many clouds. That's why there are nevver any stunning shots of halong bay! South is much better.
One trick I found in humid countries is to stick your camera under your armpit or somewhere else warm (!) when in airconditioned buildings or transport, that way when you go out it doesn't instantly steam up. You don't want moisture on your sensor! One guy on my trip had a sony handycam. Just wouldn't work, giving an error due to the humidity!
Take LOTS of t-shirts. You will sweat ALOT.
Watch for geckos. If the geckos are out so are the mossies. You see the geckos before you get biten.
Enjoy it. I love the place!
Have a great time in 'nam - it's a fantastic country! Just be careful crossing roads (don't look and walk at a steady speed through the mopeds without stopping, avoiding anything with 4+ wheels!) and get a couple of suits made up in Hoi An.
Vietnam is a hunmid country - don't expect much use of the polariser in the north -too many clouds. That's why there are nevver any stunning shots of halong bay! South is much better.
One trick I found in humid countries is to stick your camera under your armpit or somewhere else warm (!) when in airconditioned buildings or transport, that way when you go out it doesn't instantly steam up. You don't want moisture on your sensor! One guy on my trip had a sony handycam. Just wouldn't work, giving an error due to the humidity!
Take LOTS of t-shirts. You will sweat ALOT.
Watch for geckos. If the geckos are out so are the mossies. You see the geckos before you get biten.
Enjoy it. I love the place!
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