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quill
July 17th, 2003, 06:44 AM
Does anyone know where I can get swabs or solution in Canada? Or even Ottawa?

Thanks!

ballroom_boy
July 17th, 2003, 07:06 AM
Call Photoco in Québec - 1-800-204-1777

They have the best prices and if you don't live in Québec, you do not pay PST.

quill
July 17th, 2003, 08:20 AM
Fantastic - that's exactly what I was looking for! Thanks! :)

ballroom_boy
July 17th, 2003, 08:28 AM
You are welcome. Before you buy the sensor swabs, see this:

http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning

I used to use senor swabs and it got VERY expensive to clean my CCD. I made the tool mentioned in the above link (cost $3) and bought 100 PecPads ($10) and now, I can clean my CCD once a week for the next 2 years (plus about $10 for Eclipse solution).

Seriously consider NOT using the sensor swabs - I don't think they do a good job and will cost you "beaucoup de $$$". The homemade tool and Pecpads are much better (and cheaper)!

Just my $0.02

quill
July 17th, 2003, 08:36 AM
I had already placed my web order when I saw your post! However, I have already poured over the spat-u-swab page you supplied, so I am safe! I don't plan on even trying the swabs, actually. It's pads & eclipse for me.

Cheers. :-)