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**paulh** · 05-10-2023, 09:02 AM - **1 Like**

A bright July day at Oxnard Shores - F35-80 on K10D

**ChrisS** · 05-15-2023, 01:40 PM

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RonanTheQUser · 05-18-2023, 11:39 AM - **3 Likes**

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**ryan_bien** · 05-20-2023, 05:08 PM - **4 Likes**

Super takumar 55/1.8

Any recommendations for sensor cleaning? 😅

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**paulh** · 05-20-2023, 06:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ryan_bien

Any recommendations for sensor cleaning? ��

I would start with the Giottos Rocket Blower. Be sure to point the camera downwards to help any dust find its way out of the camera (instead of getting stuck somewhere else inside!). If that doesn't work, there are a number of wet-clean solutions you can try - but be careful. Meanwhile you can try to clone out the dust spots with most photo editing software. Good luck.

Racer X 69 · 05-20-2023, 08:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ryan_bien

Super takumar 55/1.8

Any recommendations for sensor cleaning? 😅

I ultimately resorted to the sensor swabs.

The spots had persisted since new, so they were likely a manufacturing defect. Haven't had an issue since.

**paulh** · 05-25-2023, 06:07 PM

Super Tak 35/3.5 on K10D (xposted)

**paulh** · 06-09-2023, 09:15 AM

Watch your step - Quantaray 28-90 on K10D

**paulh** · 06-10-2023, 10:54 AM

Mesquite - F80-200 on K10D

**ryan_bien** · 06-11-2023, 09:53 AM - **3 Likes**

Indeed we can all agree the iso 100 images from this camera have a wonderful smoothness/character to them. What about utilizing the sensors’ noise quality to attempt the pushed b&w look? ISO 1600(!) in camera exposure comp -0.7, edited on iphone

**ryan_bien** · 06-11-2023, 09:54 AM

And a self-portrait with the ol’ smc FA 50/1.4

**paulh** · 06-13-2023, 08:40 AM

High water fun - Quantaray 28-90 on K10D

**paulh** · 06-15-2023, 09:16 AM

At the posh country club entrance...Quantaray 28-80 on K10D

ChristianRock · 06-15-2023, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by ryan_bien

Indeed we can all agree the iso 100 images from this camera have a wonderful smoothness/character to them. What about utilizing the sensors’ noise quality to attempt the pushed b&w look? ISO 1600(!) in camera exposure comp -0.7, edited on iphone

Wonderful pictures, great looking studio, congratulations

**paulh** · 06-21-2023, 08:26 AM

Sunday fun at a beachside park - Quantaray 28-80 on K10D

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by ryan_bien Any recommendations for sensor cleaning? �� I would start with the Giottos Rocket Blower. Be sure to point the camera downwards to help any dust find its way out of the camera (instead of getting stuck somewhere else inside!). If that doesn't work, there are a number of wet-clean solutions you can try - but be careful. Meanwhile you can try to clone out the dust spots with most photo editing software. Good luck.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by ryan_bien Super takumar 55/1.8 Any recommendations for sensor cleaning? 😅 I ultimately resorted to the sensor swabs. The spots had persisted since new, so they were likely a manufacturing defect. Haven't had an issue since.

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