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pentaxian_tmb · 11-07-2012, 11:40 PM

This is after a $75 professional sensor/mirror cleaning at a very reputable shop.

This is what is causing my interest in a new camera body. Made the mistake of changing lenses on a farm.

vonBaloney · 11-07-2012, 11:43 PM

That just looks like a dirty sensor. They ripped you off. (Mirror does not affect image, btw.)

Aegon · 11-07-2012, 11:49 PM

Show them this picture and get your $75 back.

calsan · 11-08-2012, 01:53 AM - **1 Like**

Spend said refund on:
Pentax Image Sensor Cleaning Kit, O-ICK1

AKA "the sensor gumby wand"

**Ex Finn.** · 11-08-2012, 04:04 AM

What did it look like before cleaning?
I would get a wet cleaning kit and go at it.

kh1234567890 · 11-08-2012, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by pentaxian_tmb

This is after a $75 professional sensor/mirror cleaning at a very reputable shop. This is what is causing my interest in a new camera body. Made the mistake of changing lenses on a farm.

Nothing that a wet clean by someone that knows what they are doing would not fix.

pentaxian_tmb · 11-08-2012, 01:36 PM

Took it back over lunch break.....Tech had no explanation other than the dust removal may have shaken out some residual dust...doing another cleaning for free.

pxpaulx · 11-08-2012, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by pentaxian_tmb

Took it back over lunch break.....Tech had no explanation other than the dust removal may have shaken out some residual dust...doing another cleaning for free.

That is a BS answer if I ever heard one!

pentaxian_tmb · 11-08-2012, 01:51 PM

Thats how I felt as well.; But, if he is going to redo it for free, all is well. People mess up sometimes; the important thing is if they fix it and make it right.

vonBaloney · 11-08-2012, 02:21 PM

Maybe they didn't clean it at all and thought they did? A wet cleaning, even not done well, would not look like you showed which is clearly a lot of dirt. Or maybe they are right -- I think you mentioned a farm? If the whole box is filled with crap and they just wiped the sensor...

pentaxian_tmb · 11-08-2012, 02:35 PM

When I picked it up the first time, he said the sensor was scuffed in the upper right hand corner (stupid user error)......which is why i was doing the test shots..but none of those look like scuff marks.

pentaxian_tmb · 11-09-2012, 10:40 PM

So, I picked up the camera again today. They re-cleaned at no additional charge. All i have had time for is a flash shot of the wall. Nothing obvious on the LCD review screen. The note to the camera said there is a scuff on the IR filter.

tim60 · 11-10-2012, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by calsan

Spend said refund on:
Pentax Image Sensor Cleaning Kit, O-ICK1

AKA "the sensor gumby wand"

I got the O-ICK1 - great decision. Only used it once so far.

vonBaloney · 11-10-2012, 09:37 AM

Promaster (generic brand carried at some camera chains) also make a gummy sensor cleaner like that -- works good. Actually the Promaster one is nicer -- comes with two wands of different sizes in a case. Won't substitute for a wet cleaning for "splotches", but will get rid of those stubborn particles. I use a combination of methods, but this thing is always the finishing touch.

Found a link:

Amazon.com: Promaster Systempro CCD/Cmos Sensor CLeaner: Camera & Photo

11-07-2012, 11:40 PM	#1
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11-07-2012, 11:43 PM	#2
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	That just looks like a dirty sensor. They ripped you off. (Mirror does not affect image, btw.)

11-07-2012, 11:49 PM	#3
Aegon Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,416	Show them this picture and get your $75 back.

11-08-2012, 01:53 AM - 1 Like	#4
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,549	Spend said refund on: Pentax Image Sensor Cleaning Kit, O-ICK1 AKA "the sensor gumby wand"

11-08-2012, 04:04 AM	#5
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	What did it look like before cleaning? I would get a wet cleaning kit and go at it.

11-08-2012, 05:07 AM	#6
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	Originally posted by pentaxian_tmb This is after a $75 professional sensor/mirror cleaning at a very reputable shop. This is what is causing my interest in a new camera body. Made the mistake of changing lenses on a farm. Nothing that a wet clean by someone that knows what they are doing would not fix.

11-08-2012, 01:36 PM	#7
pentaxian_tmb Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 436 Original Poster	Took it back over lunch break.....Tech had no explanation other than the dust removal may have shaken out some residual dust...doing another cleaning for free.

11-08-2012, 01:45 PM	#8
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by pentaxian_tmb Took it back over lunch break.....Tech had no explanation other than the dust removal may have shaken out some residual dust...doing another cleaning for free. That is a BS answer if I ever heard one!

11-08-2012, 01:51 PM	#9
pentaxian_tmb Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 436 Original Poster	Thats how I felt as well.; But, if he is going to redo it for free, all is well. People mess up sometimes; the important thing is if they fix it and make it right.

11-08-2012, 02:21 PM	#10
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Maybe they didn't clean it at all and thought they did? A wet cleaning, even not done well, would not look like you showed which is clearly a lot of dirt. Or maybe they are right -- I think you mentioned a farm? If the whole box is filled with crap and they just wiped the sensor...

11-08-2012, 02:35 PM	#11
pentaxian_tmb Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 436 Original Poster	When I picked it up the first time, he said the sensor was scuffed in the upper right hand corner (stupid user error)......which is why i was doing the test shots..but none of those look like scuff marks.

11-09-2012, 10:40 PM	#12
pentaxian_tmb Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 436 Original Poster	So, I picked up the camera again today. They re-cleaned at no additional charge. All i have had time for is a flash shot of the wall. Nothing obvious on the LCD review screen. The note to the camera said there is a scuff on the IR filter.

11-10-2012, 12:59 AM	#13
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Originally posted by calsan Spend said refund on: Pentax Image Sensor Cleaning Kit, O-ICK1 AKA "the sensor gumby wand" I got the O-ICK1 - great decision. Only used it once so far.

11-10-2012, 09:37 AM	#14
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Promaster (generic brand carried at some camera chains) also make a gummy sensor cleaner like that -- works good. Actually the Promaster one is nicer -- comes with two wands of different sizes in a case. Won't substitute for a wet cleaning for "splotches", but will get rid of those stubborn particles. I use a combination of methods, but this thing is always the finishing touch. Found a link: Amazon.com: Promaster Systempro CCD/Cmos Sensor CLeaner: Camera & Photo

Opinion on whether sensor is bonkered

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