Nikon d-slr camera sensor cleaning ?

[max_2002]

I get some dirt spots on my pictures. I've cleaned the sensor using a brush and a blow pump, no improvements!
Now I'm looking for a professional lab for a 'sensor wet cleaning'. Do you know a good one and still affordable?

I live in Toronto/North York but I dont mind to drive a little more for a good service.

 

[Medman52]

What area do you live in?

 

[Rockslinger]

What area do you live in?

He lives in "Toronto/North York".

 

[max_2002]

What area do you live in?

North York. Thank you for asking Medman52. I had to re-edit my original post.

 

[Nightowl27]

Vistek down on King does it for $ 40 , while-you-wait
vistek.ca , bottom of homepage, under customer support / repairs and service

 

[Medman52]

Yes, Vistek does it, Nikon also but too pricey ($85) and I only know of a place in Burlington ($50) while you wait.

Rockslinger...I asked because it wasn't in his original post, thanks for being so on the ball, where would we be here without you

 

[girorok66]

You should learn to do it yourself. At $40-$80 a pop you won't be able to do it too frequently, esp. if you have a few lenses to swap. Go to dpreview and search for sensor cleaning tips.

Nikon service center in Toronto/Mississauga do offer a very thorough clean job: they did it for me for free once when I sent my body in for a recall fix

 

[Rockslinger]

Rockslinger...I asked because it wasn't in his original post, thanks for being so on the ball, where would we be here without you

No problem. Just trying to help a fellow TERBIE.

Changing lens and exposing the sensor is something that troubles me about an SLR. With the long zoom fixed lens S&P cameras, I don't see any reason to go the SLR route. Yes, I know an SLR can shoot 10,000 frames a second but I rarely ever use the 1.7 fps in my S&P now.

 

[Medman52]

No problem. Just trying to help a fellow TERBIE.

Changing lens and exposing the sensor is something that troubles me about an SLR. With the long zoom fixed lens S&P cameras, I don't see any reason to go the SLR route. Yes, I know an SLR can shoot 10,000 frames a second but I rarely ever use the 1.7 fps in my S&P now.

You'll never get the long telephotos in P&S cameras. Having said that you might not need them. My D3 will shoot quite fast but I rarely ever use it like that, it is always set on "single" shot. I'm from the school of "timing" your shot instead of relying on motor drives!

But, I always say, work backwards..figure out what type of photography you want to shoot and buy the camera that fits that!

 

[Rockslinger]

You'll never get the long telephotos in P&S cameras.

There is now a category of cameras that sit between a P&S and an SLR, they are called "bridge" cameras. Many of them can do 20-30 optical zoom on a fixed lens. (However, one should use a tripod for any zoom above 25.) There is an Olympus and a FUJI that have 30x optical.

 

[Damondean]

Just buy a second body and you won't have to change lenses that often )

I am thinking of getting a Nikon D90. Anyone have any eperience with one? I now have a fairly old Nikon and Henrys is offering a good trade-in.

 

[Medman52]

(However, one should use a tripod for any zoom above 25.)

Or increase the ISO which enables you to increase the shutter speed which enables you to hand hold a long telephoto.

I've covered sports with a Nikkor 400mm and hand held it many times, or set it on a monopod when my arms got sore.

Most cameras now have some sort of "Image Stabilization" which diminishes the need for tripod (very slow and ackward)

But, I think I'm hijacking this thread...sorry to OP

 

[max_2002]

Thank you N_27 !
I will go to Vistek.

 

[Bif_Butkiss]

A bit off topic I know.... Sorry..... But I used to have a 600mm tele for my old F3HP mounted on a rifle stock with the shutter release mounted in the trigger of the stock. Used this for shooting some motor sports....
Scared the H*LL out of some people when I pointed it at them from a distance. Guess they thought it looked like a bazooka or something!? LOL

As far as getting the sensor cleaned.... I've always taken my repairs or cleaning right to the "factory". I really don't trust anyone else to do it.... But that's just me. I've always had great customer service at the Nikon repair facility. (Just west off of Dixie Rd. south of the 401 in Mississauga)