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jcsnyc · 05-07-2016, 02:25 PM

So reviewing my day of photos (about 400) and I noticed a "bird" in a shot of some water.... But then the "bird" was on the next 10 shots (and then a lot more when I looked carefully.) Went immediately to sensor cleaning, mirror up, and there was a pretty big "something" on the sensor. One blow and it was gone - PHEW! I am sure a damaged sensor would have warranted a quick replacement, but it still made me panic as I envisioned the process to resolve.

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jcsnyc · 05-07-2016, 02:45 PM

Much better!
(Note: This really is a picture.)

jimr-pdx · 05-07-2016, 03:17 PM

No one wants to see damage or any malfunctions so soon, it's quite understandable

C_Jones · 05-07-2016, 05:16 PM

It is good your cleaning endeavor was successful.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-08-2016, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by jcsnyc

Heart stopping moment - new K1

If it had have been Nessie herself, you'd have been a bit wealthier by now... is it worth rechecking?

AussieTrev · 05-08-2016, 01:42 AM

I thought I had the same photos of my daughter then checked photos of the sky, not there. I then realised I was shooting short DoF and it was a street light in the background well out of focus, d'oh.

jcsnyc · 05-09-2016, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

If it had have been Nessie herself, you'd have been a bit wealthier by now... is it worth rechecking?

It was Nessie after all! 645Z and a few lenses here I come!

Rupert · 05-09-2016, 09:41 AM

Well...it could have been worse. Like the time over in the dreaded DPR that I advised a guy to clean his sensor with a magic wand at the car wash...and he did. Ruined his camera. I got a 30 day suspension...I guess for tampering with the brain of an idiot?

You know, the staff there is very protective of idiots, with good reason,........if you know their staff!

Regards!

**Kerrowdown** · 05-09-2016, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by jcsnyc

It was Nessie after all! 645Z and a few lenses here I come!

If it had been Nessie... you could have set the sights a little higher and said, Hasselblad complete system here I come, with a lightweight Leica system as a more portable back up.

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05-07-2016, 03:17 PM	#3
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	No one wants to see damage or any malfunctions so soon, it's quite understandable

05-07-2016, 05:16 PM	#4
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,086	It is good your cleaning endeavor was successful.

05-08-2016, 12:08 AM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by jcsnyc Heart stopping moment - new K1 If it had have been Nessie herself, you'd have been a bit wealthier by now... is it worth rechecking?

05-08-2016, 01:42 AM	#6
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	I thought I had the same photos of my daughter then checked photos of the sky, not there. I then realised I was shooting short DoF and it was a street light in the background well out of focus, d'oh.

05-09-2016, 08:21 AM	#7
jcsnyc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 253 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown If it had have been Nessie herself, you'd have been a bit wealthier by now... is it worth rechecking? It was Nessie after all! 645Z and a few lenses here I come!

05-09-2016, 09:41 AM	#8
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Well...it could have been worse. Like the time over in the dreaded DPR that I advised a guy to clean his sensor with a magic wand at the car wash...and he did. Ruined his camera. I got a 30 day suspension...I guess for tampering with the brain of an idiot? You know, the staff there is very protective of idiots, with good reason,........if you know their staff! Regards!

05-09-2016, 12:41 PM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by jcsnyc It was Nessie after all! 645Z and a few lenses here I come! If it had been Nessie... you could have set the sights a little higher and said, Hasselblad complete system here I come, with a lightweight Leica system as a more portable back up.