Safe to use spray cans of air/gas?

[Andre]

I've been wondering if it's safe to use those spray cans of air to get dust off the CCD?

Any opinions?

[Swampy]

Originally posted by Andre
I've been wondering if it's safe to use those spray cans of air to get dust off the CCD?

Any opinions?

I've used Can o' Air a couple of times on my boss's S1. I did not use the full force of the air though, and I would probably say that you shouldn't either. I would take particular care not to get frost on the CCD either, if you plan on using the can of air.

It's probably not recommended to use a can of air on the ccd.

Bryan

[jknights]

Do not use canned air if it has a propellant solvent/gas in it as this will cause residue on the CCD.

You can test this by shaking the can when it is full. If it sounds as if there is liquid in the can then DO NOT USE it.


Try this:
A ReAir compressed air canister (see http://www.mikeshardware.com/section_reviews/review_reair_refillable_duster.html ).
Also available from CompUSA for $28.
This is pumped up with a bicycle pump and so has no propellant other than the compression of the gas in the cannister.

[X-Sync]

I have considered using canned air on the CCD, but have been advised that the air being forced through the narrow tube as it comes out of the can causes static that in turn attracts dust like a magnet. The power of compressed air is also a concern for me, wouldn't want to damage my CCD.

Happy Shooting

Simon

[Lab Rat]

I wouldn't used canned air. To high pressure and possible to contaminate CCD. There is a nice portable devise however... a watch makers bellows. To see what one is like try...

http://www.ofrei.com/page242.html

I've bought from them in the past and was happy with the service.

Ken

[zcreem]

I would strongly advise against compressed air cans, I used one for a while and was pleased until one time it ejeculated propelant all over the CCD it was not a pretty sight, I had to wait over 2 weeks until I recieved swabs to clean it again luckly for me it was ok. Use a large bulb blower as that is just air no juice inside.

[ballroom_boy]

I agree with the previous poster... I too, sprayed compressed air on my CCD. Was successful the first couple of times I did it, however, the last time I did it, I got all this !!@#$ crap all over the CCD. Thank goodness Fuji Canada in Toronto let me bring in my camera and cleaned it for me on the spot that day! (that's what I call service). I started using eclipse solution, pecpads, and a modified spatula and now cleaning is a piece of cake (I just hope the crumbs don't fall onto the CCD!).

Take care

[janwer]

I use "rechargeable" spray with pump from Hama (Germany). It works perfectly and there is no risk of damaging CCD.

[Mike Flood]

Originally posted by Andre
I've been wondering if it's safe to use those spray cans of air to get dust off the CCD?

Any opinions?

The ONLY thing that has worked for me in getting specks off the S1 or S2 CCD is sensor swabs.
I tried some "canned air" and it didn't help at all.
There is a hazard in using high velocity air with sensitive electronics due the the static build up of air moving rapidly over a surface.

[Andre]

Thanks for all the replies. I guess I won't risk it. I'll try to find some swabs. My local camera store doesn't carry them - in fact they almost insist that I send the camera to Fuji to be cleaned.

[galisteo]

As a working pro I depend on my camera each day. I use a baby bulb (not the right name) but you use them to clean out the mucus from the baby's nose. You can get them from Wal-mart or your local grocery for under $3.00. Swabs are best but the baby bulb, shot a soft air stream with no aresal. :)

[Wichita Wayne]

And ear syringe is used to clean ears, babies noses and to suck out babies mouths right after birth. It is also a great blower because it has a soft tip that won't scratch things if the accidently touch sensative surfaces. And they are cheap, cheap, cheep at your local drug store. Just don't try to clean ears with it unless you have been trained.