Help! There is some dirt in my viewfinder.
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I don't know now, the other time i went, the lenses on display are pathetic.
Guys,
Anyone know the cost of cleaning the viewfinder? I tried to blow off the dust using blower but in the end intro more dust into it :embrass:
If i ask the service personnel to shun bian check check the CCD and mirror, will there be additional charges?
Sorry for the noob qns
Anyone know the cost of cleaning the viewfinder? I tried to blow off the dust using blower but in the end intro more dust into it :embrass:
If i ask the service personnel to shun bian check check the CCD and mirror, will there be additional charges?
Sorry for the noob qns
Pentax normally do it for free as warranty. At 1 point I have quite a bit of dust in the viewfinder & sensor. Normal blower only makes it worst, maybe not powerful enough. I then get the Giottos rocket blower suggested by CSer here. After blowing the sensor & the viewfinder & mirror, all dust on sensor are gone with little bit of dust on mirror and viewfinder. I then gentling clean them off with a microfiber cloth.
It's cheaper to buy a sensor cleaning kit then asking Pentax to clean for you. (I understand your warranty is by OP) A Pentax sensor cleaning kit can be reused for many many times & cost $70+. But shirror may charge you $40-70 for cleaning your sensor.
Pentax cleaning kit? Where can I get it? Seems like only avaliable in malaysia?
CP also have other types. But you'll need ask the uncles there
Check your sensor if there's dust. No dust no need to waste money 1st. Some of us, endure with slightly dirty viewfinderCP also have other types. But you'll need ask the uncles there
Thanks. Mine has hair and dust from my pet i think (because I got very short hair)
Managed to spot the Original Pentax Sensor cleaner (aka lollipop) over at JB - Pelangi Leisure Mall over the weekend.
Sadly, the guy only pushed down the price to MY$180 from original price tag of MY$248.
Didn't get it as i feel it ain really worth getting.
For those who are keen, can dropby Pelangi Leisure Mall 2nd floor. Saw 2 pieces lefted.
Have to apologies as this trip was a rather sudden one and i have not much cash in hand to grab it first and sell it to fellow Pentaxian at cost.
Sadly, the guy only pushed down the price to MY$180 from original price tag of MY$248.
Didn't get it as i feel it ain really worth getting.
For those who are keen, can dropby Pelangi Leisure Mall 2nd floor. Saw 2 pieces lefted.
Have to apologies as this trip was a rather sudden one and i have not much cash in hand to grab it first and sell it to fellow Pentaxian at cost.
Thanks. Mine has hair and dust from my pet i think (because I got very short hair)
lol I can find my dog hair in my viewfinder or mirror every now and then. The trouble with having pets.:bsmilie:
Hoho... Yea. I have decided to send in my camera for cleaning and do a check-up to prevent further problems
Hoho... Yea. I have decided to send in my camera for cleaning and do a check-up to prevent further problems
WOW:bigeyes: and your camera is very new.
Yea. I can only blame myself for being careless to put on my lens in my living room where my pet is located :embrass:
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How in the world do you get hair into your mirror or viewfinder in the first place? In all the years of owning many cameras and many pet cats and dogs, I've never had such a problem.
Squirting air with a blower into your camera can actually introduce more dust if one is not careful.
Squirting air with a blower into your camera can actually introduce more dust if one is not careful.
You had asked a good qns which I cannot answer you. If I know how does the hair enter my camera, I will surely try my best to prevent it. :embrass:
Thanks for the tips. I will not use the blower to blow off dust in the camera again
when changing lenses, hold the camera sideways (or facing it down), much harder for dust to get in.
Oic. Thanks for the tips.
Btw sorry for OT abit, is the service centre open on Saturday? I am having my poly attachment now. So I will be leaving my office earlier on monday to service my camera. But when I get back my camera, I scare I will have to leave my office earlier again, so if possible, maybe can take back on Saturday.
Service Centre - 11 Chang Charn Road #02-01 Shriro House, operating hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm (Mon - Fri).
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