A new way to clean CCD!

[Carlton]

You gotta see this! looks like it really works!
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1020&message=8641244

[Swampy]

Oh yeah. I'm so THERE. Got my tape out already. :rofl:

I wouldn't suggest doing this for many reasons. Pulling on the CCD is not a very good thing to do. If there are any flaky solder joints that work fine now, you could render your camera useless afterwards. The second big thing? GLUE. You really want to get glue anywhere near your CCD? Find a clean piece of glass and put some tape on it. Pull it off as instructed. Look at the clean glass now. Residue.

I really hope that was a joke post.

[Bujo]

That's how they generate more business...they post the wrong way to do it and then you have to send in your camera.

Bujo

PS. I've cleaned many things with tape, but I wouldn't do this either. One, you are PRESSING on the CCD and I would think the dusk might grind it self into the CCD. Two, the glue. Three, the pulling. Four, might as well just put it in the dish washer.

lol

[Steve P]

Sorry, I too agree that's total pants! :eek: How much to replace a damaged CCD?

[Carlton]

Bujo,
I would hope the minds of the Fuji people not even think about something like this. If so, we are all in big trouble. :help:

[Sleeping Bear]

Scary to think this guy really did that. What a maroon. :rofl:

[Bujo]

I hope they don't think like that either. LOL

I've strapped the s2 to the hood of my truck and I'm going to the car wash. I'll let you know if it's clean when I get back.

Bujo

[es136]

I hope they don't think like that either. LOL

I've strapped the s2 to the hood of my truck and I'm going to the car wash. I'll let you know if it's clean when I get back.

Bujo

Hi Bujo,
While you are at it, could you hook up the S2 to your truck battery. maybe we can get rid of dealing with CR123s for good. :rofl: :rofl:
Eddie

[photoworks]

No, no
I just put the S2 into the washing machine along with a very stong detergent
that gives the whiter whites and oopss....no dust no dirt no hair, the camera is as clear as new.

Ah yeah I forgot :Don't try this at home.

_______
Vasilis

[HulaMike]

The guy who started this mess on DPR had a Kodak CCD that he could easily address outside the camera. For those of us with other DSLR's its a different issue.

My professional background for over 25 years was in the architectural sign industry. We used many types of adhesive tapes to transfer vinyl lettering and to weld things together. All I can say from experience is that no tape is free from some sort of residual adhesive goooo as the Swampmeister mentioned. This is a bad idea.

Consider this. If I use two sensor swabs and a little Methanol to clean my CCD I will have spent $5.00. If I use an adhesive tape I might spend $0.05 cents. Is my $1400 digital camera's potential demise worth more than $4.45? I think so.

[alex]

Scary to think this guy really did that. What a maroon. :rofl:


I don't know why you call me a maroon. But in the future just give it a try before you give somebody a nickname.

If you read the message carefully you will see that a lot of s2 users have tried it with great succes

Si, it was not a joke but a serious post.

alex from holland

[alex]

The guy who started this mess on DPR had a Kodak CCD that he could easily address outside the camera. For those of us with other DSLR's its a different issue.

My professional background for over 25 years was in the architectural sign industry. We used many types of adhesive tapes to transfer vinyl lettering and to weld things together. All I can say from experience is that no tape is free from some sort of residual adhesive goooo as the Swampmeister mentioned. This is a bad idea.

Consider this. If I use two sensor swabs and a little Methanol to clean my CCD I will have spent $5.00. If I use an adhesive tape I might spend $0.05 cents. Is my $1400 digital camera's potential demise worth more than $4.45? I think so.

That guy tried it after reading my post. yes it is much eassier with the kodak , but it is very easy with the s2.
If you use the mentioned tape there is no residue. I have done it more than a dozen times now. If you read the message carefully you will see there are many users already who did the test with succes.

One thing, don't do it without the ac adapter. Doing without is is what i call crazy.

good luck

alex from holland

[alex]

Bujo,
I would hope the minds of the Fuji people not even think about something like this. If so, we are all in big trouble. :help:

The fuji guys in holland are testing it now.
I called nikon, fuji and canon with the question what the ccd cover was made from.
Canon andn nikon said it is classified. The guy from fuji was very helpfull. The cover is just made of glass.

happy shooting

alex from holland

[Sleeping Bear]

I don't know why you call me a maroon. But in the future just give it a try before you give somebody a nickname.

If you read the message carefully you will see that a lot of s2 users have tried it with great succes

Si, it was not a joke but a serious post.

alex from holland

Alex, I meant no harm and I hope none has been done. You must admit that this sounds like a crazy idea and practice. I know of no tape that does not leave some sort of residue. Until Fuji approves, for warranty purpose, the use of tape, I would be a maroon to try that. ;) If you've found some, let us know. As for me, I'll be happy with the swabs. Again, I meant no harm and it all sounded like someone pulling our cable release. :cheers:

[alex]

Alex, I meant no harm and I hope none has been done. You must admit that this sounds like a crazy idea and practice. I know of no tape that does not leave some sort of residue. Until Fuji approves, for warranty purpose, the use of tape, I would be a maroon to try that. ;) If you've found some, let us know. As for me, I'll be happy with the swabs. Again, I meant no harm and it all sounded like someone pulling our cable release. :cheers:

Ron,

ok, case is closed.
Regarding warranty, If you use the pecpads in a wrong way,
(to much liquid, scratching the ccd etc. ) you also will loose your warranty.
I have tried it over and over and some friends of mine with,
canon, nikon etc also have tried it with good results.
But if you prefer the pecpads, they are ok too.
I was just sharing some results where the forum is meant for i think :righton: :righton: :righton: .

happy shooting,

alex

[Sleeping Bear]

Alex,

I noticed you just joined this month which means you missed my episode with a 'scratched' ccd. That's probably why I jump when I see something out of the ordinary when it comes to cleaning the ccd. Have you had a chance to post any pics yet? Welcome aboard! :righton:

[alex]

Alex,

I noticed you just joined this month which means you missed my episode with a 'scratched' ccd. That's probably why I jump when I see something out of the ordinary when it comes to cleaning the ccd. Have you had a chance to post any pics yet? Welcome aboard! :righton:

Ron,

sorry i responsed so late.
Yes i have pictures.
Here is the link to the thread on dpreview.
I posted some pictures there how do do it.
If you have any questions, just send me an e-mail

alex :cheers:

[alex]

here it is

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1020&message=8641244


alex :troutsmac

[Sleeping Bear]

Checked out the link and just don't see how this could not leave residue. More power to you as long as it works for you.

[sooty]

Hi all ..I'm new to this forum and look forward to helping out where I can.

In defense of Alex: I have used the same method.... (A certain type of Magic Tape) sucessfully three times to date. I don't use it routinely, just when necessary. On the DPreview forum... many poster have said how they have had to 'scrub the sensor hard with Pec Pads' to get sticky dust off. I'm sure they would be the first to reject that type of abuse if the sensor was fragile or easily dislodged.

I put off cleaning for some time just out of fear!

However, use what you feel is right. I can only speak from my experiences.

I look forward to the forums advice and information.

regards

Sooty

[fujifilmnut]

Sooty,

Quit now, while you still have your freedom, sanity and self-respect. If you don't, soon you will be captured and spending inordinate amounts of time taking images, learning new stuff and helping others.

Welcome!

FFN

[corneliaB]

Hey guys, I know that you're not crazy about the tape cleaning,
but I used it a few times alredy -including today- and so far I haven't
messed up :)
Maybe I'm just lucky :eek:

[Wichita Wayne]

Astronomers often use this technique to clean and test their silvered mirrors, which are some of the most delicate optics you will find. You just need to be sure to use Scotch Magic Tape and not Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Tape. I have never done this because I have pretty large fingers. I myself use a good swab soaked in Everclear.

[Steve Wynn]

Personally I don't have the guts to try the tape trick. I realize that there is a clear glass cover over the CCD, but just the same $15.95 for a liter of Everclear, and it's also drinkable is my favorite way.

Steve

[Bill C]

I've tried the magic tape method a couple of times with good results, however, now I use the brush method. (canned air blown thru a clean nylon brush causes static electricity which picks up most of the dust bunnies)
Bill

[Gil]

I have pondered about this tape claning method for a while. One of my concerns is:
Any sticky residue from the tape?
What tape do you think is best to use?
Do you feel safe with this method?
Would this work with Nikon and Fuji cameras as well as any SLR interchangable lens digital camera?