Sensor Dust > Wiped Out

Well, I did go to J-One to send in my dad’s Canon AE-1 Program. Asked Jason to give my sensor a pump of air to remove those stubborn gremlins. My small blower didn’t succeed in it. Jason used this blue colour rubber blower with a metal tip. Just a few pumps and my sensor was clean. My dad ended up getting the blower for me.

It’s from (and made in) Switzerland, made from rubber and lasts a darn long time. The brand’s A*F and the model is No. 18666. If you haven’t heard of it, that’s because it’s not as popular as the Giottos Rocket Air Blower which I did want at one time. This one is used by Swiss watch crafters. Well, it’s also used in photographic equipment. The best part about it is the fact that it lasts so long. Jason’s one has been used for (he claimed) 15 years. His looks really grubby, but the best part is it’s stronger than the new ones there! Meh, I’ll pump mine everyday to make it stronger.

Here’s a test after blowing the sensor:

There are probably some tiny particles sticking to the sensor but with regular blowing, they will disappear.

It’s more expensive than the aforementioned Giottos Rocket Air, but I’d say it’s well worth it. It doesn’t have a long nozzle like the Rocket Air, but that’s because it’s already strong enough and doesn’t need one. The control of the air stream from vigorous to gentle is very nice. Highly recommended!

Next cleaning product? LensPen (ProPack I) and maybe Peca Premium Grade Optical Tissue (it’s lintfree!) along with Peca Formula MC cleaning fluid. Just maybe.

While 2007 turns into 2008

2007 was a great year, let’s hope 2008 will be better.

We’ll be welcoming 2008 in almost no time. While some are already waiting at the currently jam-packed Bukit Bintang for the countdown, I’m stuck at home. Gah. I wanted to shoot fireworks.

Nevermind, here’s a recap of eventful stuff in 2007.

Got an EOS 400D kit and some photography gear came following )

Learned a lot more about photography, thanks to the guys at ShutterAsia, PhotoMalaysia and Jason at J-One.

Went to Vietnam for the first time ever while on a cruise. Not such a bad country after all.

Went on 2 SuperStar Virgo cruises within a span of 7 months. The first in June was better than the previous one.

Didn’t do well in exams (It’ll change! It’ll change!)

And what I wish for in 2008:

This I need: 7As in the crucial PMR to seal more photo gear!

For my first-ever Canon L-Series Lens (Please?) Maybe the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM or the EF 14mm f/2.8 L USM

For the Canon EF 10-22mm f/4.5-5.6 USM

Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod legs and some 3-way head (not a ball-head)

All to go well in 2008!

That’s about it!

Time flies.

Whatever it is, life still goes on. The sun will set daily and end another day. Right?

For all you know, 2009 will be here faster than ever.

I would like to wish all of you a really happy new year!!! See you in 2008!

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