Just got a used 10D at DVinfo.net

Bernard Diaz · October 9th, 2004, 12:11 PM

I just got a used 10D and a 70-200 2.8 IS. The main reason I got this package is because I really wanted the lens and the seller wouldn't separate the two.
I figured I'd buy the package and sell the body.
Both items appear to be in great shape.

I tested the camera and I don't know if I'll keep it or not.
But I must say that I like it a lot. It's very quiet compared to my A2.
However, there what apear to be dust spots on the sensor.
Frustrating, but I don't think is the end of the world.
I'll have to deal with this weather I sell it or keep it.

I saw images taken with his camera from the seller and I did not see any problems with the images.

The seller was an older man in his late 70's so he may have not noticed the dust spots.
Although he "guaranteed" the package, I'm really not leaning towards contacting him about it. What do you think?

Have any of you had to deal with this or have any suggestions?

Shoud I send it to Canon $$$ or is this something that I could handle myself with the right cleaning tools.

Can I get these tools from a Rits or Cutler camera?
Thoughts or comments appreciated.
Thanks is advance.

Bernard Diaz · October 9th, 2004, 12:24 PM

Just thougt I'd mention the fact that the mirror itself does appear to have dust on it. Should I attempt to clean the mirror prior to cleaning the sensor?

Jeff Donald · October 9th, 2004, 06:29 PM

dust on the mirror is not that important. When you take a picture the mirror swings up out of the way so light can his the CMOS chip. The dust on the mirror will not effect your pictures in any way.

Dust on the sensor can usually be cleaned with a blower. Ritz sells them or you can get one in the infant section at Walmart for a buck or two. There is a special cleaning mode to put the camera in. Read the instruction manual first and you'll be fine. But never, touch the chip (actually there is a filter in front of the chip that you clean.)

Bill Keen · October 9th, 2004, 10:50 PM

Hi Bernard,

Here are 2 articles you should read:

http://www.bythom.com/cleaning.htm & http://www.pbase.com/image/15473243 - I have a D70 myself but have not needed to clean the sensors (yet).

Dylan Couper · October 9th, 2004, 11:25 PM

For Jeff, Ken and the others with D-SLRs.
How often do you find you need to clean the sensor?

Ken Tanaka · October 9th, 2004, 11:41 PM

One addendum to Jeff's suggestions...

Do not be tempted to use canned air to dislodge the dust. Please use only a hand-operated blower.

Ken Tanaka · October 9th, 2004, 11:46 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Dylan Couper : For Jeff, Ken and the others with D-SLRs.
How often do you find you need to clean the sensor? -->>>

By "cleaning the sensors" I assume you mean some form of physical contact with the sensors, rather than simply a good blow(er) job, eh?

To-date, I have only found the need to perform such a cleaning once on each of my DSLR's. I generally use a blower on them relatively frequently, particularly after having changed lenses a few times. (I use a Giotto Rocket blower. It's pretty powerful and quite well designed.)

Bernard Diaz · October 10th, 2004, 08:47 AM

Thanks to all who replied. I followed Jeff's advice. I knew not to use compressed air. I had one of those hand pressed air pumps and it worked great!. I haappen to have one of those thingys that I used to clean my other camera.
I took literally one minute.
I did not want to get into brushing or wiping the sensor if I didn't have to so again, Thanks Jeff and all who replied

October 9th, 2004, 12:11 PM	#1
Bernard Diaz Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 151	Just got a used 10D I just got a used 10D and a 70-200 2.8 IS. The main reason I got this package is because I really wanted the lens and the seller wouldn't separate the two. I figured I'd buy the package and sell the body. Both items appear to be in great shape. I tested the camera and I don't know if I'll keep it or not. But I must say that I like it a lot. It's very quiet compared to my A2. However, there what apear to be dust spots on the sensor. Frustrating, but I don't think is the end of the world. I'll have to deal with this weather I sell it or keep it. I saw images taken with his camera from the seller and I did not see any problems with the images. The seller was an older man in his late 70's so he may have not noticed the dust spots. Although he "guaranteed" the package, I'm really not leaning towards contacting him about it. What do you think? Have any of you had to deal with this or have any suggestions? Shoud I send it to Canon $$$ or is this something that I could handle myself with the right cleaning tools. Can I get these tools from a Rits or Cutler camera? Thoughts or comments appreciated. Thanks is advance.

October 9th, 2004, 06:29 PM	#3
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	dust on the mirror is not that important. When you take a picture the mirror swings up out of the way so light can his the CMOS chip. The dust on the mirror will not effect your pictures in any way. Dust on the sensor can usually be cleaned with a blower. Ritz sells them or you can get one in the infant section at Walmart for a buck or two. There is a special cleaning mode to put the camera in. Read the instruction manual first and you'll be fine. But never, touch the chip (actually there is a filter in front of the chip that you clean.) __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 9th, 2004, 11:25 PM	#5
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	For Jeff, Ken and the others with D-SLRs. How often do you find you need to clean the sensor? __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

October 9th, 2004, 11:41 PM	#6
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	One addendum to Jeff's suggestions... Do not be tempted to use canned air to dislodge the dust. Please use only a hand-operated blower. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 9th, 2004, 11:46 PM	#7
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	<<<-- Originally posted by Dylan Couper : For Jeff, Ken and the others with D-SLRs. How often do you find you need to clean the sensor? -->>> By "cleaning the sensors" I assume you mean some form of physical contact with the sensors, rather than simply a good blow(er) job, eh? To-date, I have only found the need to perform such a cleaning once on each of my DSLR's. I generally use a blower on them relatively frequently, particularly after having changed lenses a few times. (I use a Giotto Rocket blower. It's pretty powerful and quite well designed.) __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 9th, 2004, 12:24 PM	#2
Bernard Diaz Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 151	Just thougt I'd mention the fact that the mirror itself does appear to have dust on it. Should I attempt to clean the mirror prior to cleaning the sensor?

October 9th, 2004, 10:50 PM	#4
Bill Keen Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Water Valley, MS Posts: 52	Hi Bernard, Here are 2 articles you should read: http://www.bythom.com/cleaning.htm & http://www.pbase.com/image/15473243 - I have a D70 myself but have not needed to clean the sensors (yet).

October 10th, 2004, 08:47 AM	#8
Bernard Diaz Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 151	Thanks to all who replied. I followed Jeff's advice. I knew not to use compressed air. I had one of those hand pressed air pumps and it worked great!. I haappen to have one of those thingys that I used to clean my other camera. I took literally one minute. I did not want to get into brushing or wiping the sensor if I didn't have to so again, Thanks Jeff and all who replied