bill_harris1 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I read in a post by SHEN in which he used a mechanical shutter release to lock up mirror for cleaning CCD..Could someone elaboratefurther on this...The only connection I can find is for a remote electronic cable release and does not lock up the mirror..As I understand it the D70 or D2's do not have a mirror lock up either.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_brown14 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 You select 'M' manual mode on the dial, then dial in "bulb" shutter speed, then connect a locking type shutter release cable, press it (and lock it), which flips the mirror up and opens the shutter as in any bulb exposure. Clean the CCD. Of course, the risk is the shutter comes down while you are cleaning it, causing some sort of horrible damage. That is why Nikon recommends the AC power adapter and the menu selected mirror lock-up function to clean the CCD. I use the latter, and it would take a power grid failure to cause damage. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie gaubert Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Bill, What Dan didn't tell you his method will cost $220 for the Nikon MB-D100 Vertical Grip/Battery Holder. I have been using the locking cable release for 2 years and at least 12 cleanings. The reason I find this a relatively safe method is I only have the swab inside of the camera for about 2 or 3 seconds. Enough time to swipe the sensor twice. The batteries or cable release would have to fail in that short time period. Not that it couldn't happen but the risk in my opinion are very low. Make sure you have a fully charged battery and a good locking cable release. YOu could also send it to Nikon for cleaning, about $50 and probably several weeks of waiting. It's really just a matter of choice, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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