CCD cleaning at Fujifilm for the S2, S3 and S5 Pro series cameras

[Azure]

Oh, there is one more method which I will certainly NOT recommend... the 3M sticky tape method. Lots of horror stories from people who dared to try.

Yes, that is the dumb one. I've seen a spoilt CCD with those sticky stuff still on it.... :sweat:


Please don't try to commit camerikaze....
(Then again, it's your camera, folks.....)

 

[photobum]

You think by using sensor swab, if anything happens to the sensor, they will not void the warranty meh?

At least I use what they recommend mah. I can still argue back if they insisted that I scratch the CCD with something Fuji did not recommend.

 

[John Teoh]

Still possible to argue back. They will say they ask you to clean with sensor swab, not scratch with sensor swab.

 

[photobum]

Still possible to argue back. They will say they ask you to clean with sensor swab, not scratch with sensor swab.

They win already lor.

Anyway, I will go to Fuji Singapore for CCD cleaning during the warranty period. Once the warranty is over, I will clean myself with Pecpac and Eclipse solution.

 

[Andy Ang]

At least I use what they recommend mah. I can still argue back if they insisted that I scratch the CCD with something Fuji did not recommend.

I seriously thinks that they can still void your warranty if you attempt any Physical contacting method to clean your CCD loor. :think:

 

[madmacs]

I seriously thinks that they can still void your warranty if you attempt any Physical contacting method to clean your CCD loor. :think:

haha..throw the manual at them :bsmilie:

 

[photobum]

haha..throw the manual at them :bsmilie:

You good man! :thumbsup:

 

[sk318c]

At least I use what they recommend mah. I can still argue back if they insisted that I scratch the CCD with something Fuji did not recommend.

Think this scenario:
You just bought a new Plasma TV. The manual will include some maintenance tips such as using a soft cloth to clean the panel. You followed, however, few big dust particles caught on the cloth and scratched the panel.
Whose fault? :think: Who should pay for the service? :sweat:

 

[photobum]

Okay, this question may sounds silly. How do you wrap a PecPad on a SensorSwab spatula?

 

[madmacs]

Okay, this question may sounds silly. How do you wrap a PecPad on a SensorSwab spatula?

http://www.copperhillimages.com/index.php?pr=Tutorials2

 

[photobum]

http://www.copperhillimages.com/index.php?pr=Tutorials2

Thanks! After reading the website, I feel more confident with whatever I am doing.

 

[madmacs]

i use this http://www.visibledust.com/products.php?PID=202

expensive but results are much better than swabbing.

 

[Andy Ang]

Scared, wait use le, it became Permanently Visible Dust!

 

[John Teoh]

i use this http://www.visibledust.com/products.php?PID=202

expensive but results are much better than swabbing.

Think I will get this too. How long does it take to reach Simgapore or you buy somewhere in Singapore?

I was wondering how much it costs to replace the CCD so I wrote in to find out. The price for the replacement is $1460. My heart almost stop when I saw the price.

 

[madmacs]

Think I will get this too. How long does it take to reach Simgapore or you buy somewhere in Singapore?

I was wondering how much it costs to replace the CCD so I wrote in to find out. The price for the replacement is $1460. My heart almost stop when I saw the price.

i got mine from cathay. probably cheaper online.

 

[Romulus]

Not similarly. Not If cleaning your car leaves the engine damaged and unable to function properly... that's what happens if you damage your CCD...