Stubborn dust on my A200 CCD

[solomon76]

HI guys,

I have a very stubborn dust particle on my A200 CCD.

I tried to activate the CCD cleaning mechanism many times, but its still there..

Any chance sony will do the cleaning for free ?

Cheers!

[godzilla60]

Originally Posted by solomon76 HI guys, I have a very stubborn dust particle on my A200 CCD. I tried to activate the CCD cleaning mechanism many times, but its still there.. Any chance sony will do the cleaning for free ? Cheers!

can u see the dust particle? if yes, activate the cleaning mode so the mirror stays up, then use a good blower (e.g. giottos rocket blower) and blow a few times at it.

Dun use your mouth to blow though....your breath has too much moisture...

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by godzilla60 can u see the dust particle? if yes, activate the cleaning mode so the mirror stays up, then use a good blower (e.g. giottos rocket blower) and blow a few times at it. Dun use your mouth to blow though....your breath has too much moisture...

and saliva and suspended particles.

and please do not touch the blower to the sensor.

you can consider learning how to clean yourself. loads of people do it, as long as you are sure you have the confidence, it is actually not hard and not very dangerous. just make sure you read up on how to do it correctly, and don't try anything silly.

[boombox]

Originally Posted by solomon76 HI guys, I have a very stubborn dust particle on my A200 CCD. I tried to activate the CCD cleaning mechanism many times, but its still there.. Any chance sony will do the cleaning for free ? Cheers!

Well, if your A200 doesn't have warranty left, the cleaning fees should set you back by $10.70 gst inc., if I recall correctly.

I think they may clean and check for you for free if there's warranty, but no harm going there to ask. the SSC at Wisma Atria's open everyday.

[solomon76]

Wow,

thanks for the information :0)

Will check out with them

[godzilla60]

Originally Posted by boombox Well, if your A200 doesn't have warranty left, the cleaning fees should set you back by $10.70 gst inc., if I recall correctly. I think they may clean and check for you for free if there's warranty, but no harm going there to ask. the SSC at Wisma Atria's open everyday.

that is quite cheap....

[boombox]

Originally Posted by godzilla60 that is quite cheap....

That's right...

actually, a nifty thing they did the last time I sent my a100 in for maintainence (while it's still on warranty), they replaced all the rubber hand guards because they deduced that it was slightly loose, and thoroughly cleaned the machine inside out, updated the firmware and logged that all in and printed a report for me to see... all for no charge.

SSC

[godzilla60]

Originally Posted by boombox That's right... actually, a nifty thing they did the last time I sent my a100 in for maintainence (while it's still on warranty), they replaced all the rubber hand guards because they deduced that it was slightly loose, and thoroughly cleaned the machine inside out, updated the firmware and logged that all in and printed a report for me to see... all for no charge. SSC

WOW!

[BrokenDown]

Yo, I'm using a a200 to shoot for events and outdoor shoots. understand how you feel D:
i can suggest using a dry cotton bud (no the particles will not stick to the sensor, tried it many times) gently wipe the sensor in one direction and your sensor will be clean again!

[zcf]

it's better to use lint-free cloth instead of cotton bud.
Step-by-step DIY CCD Cleaning by ClubSNAP

[godzilla60]

Originally Posted by BrokenDown Yo, I'm using a a200 to shoot for events and outdoor shoots. understand how you feel D: i can suggest using a dry cotton bud (no the particles will not stick to the sensor, tried it many times) gently wipe the sensor in one direction and your sensor will be clean again!

if it is in warranty, just send it in....

using cotton bud to wipe the dust may result in scratches on the coating or worse, more dust....