Aussie source for sensor cleaning gear

[SteveGriffin]

Is there an Australian source for PEC pads, Eclispe fluid and 14mm rubber spatulas.

[Nnnnsic]

Birddog would be my first bet.

My second comment would be to tell you about how un-useful Eclipse fluid really is, especially in relation to what it actually is.

[Manta]

What do you recommend instead Leigh?

[genji]

Birddog would be my first bet.

My second comment would be to tell you about how un-useful Eclipse fluid really is, especially in relation to what it actually is.

i thought the general concensus is that sensorswabs are useless but Eclipse fluid is OK.

[Nnnnsic]

I'm probably wrong (I usually am) but wasn't it found out that Eclipse was just a basic methylated spirit or something?

[Alex]

It is. I use pure methanol instead which I bring from the lab where I work.

Alex

[birddog114]

I'm probably wrong (I usually am) but wasn't it found out that Eclipse was just a basic methylated spirit or something?

Jack Daniel or XO Martell will do the same job if you try them harder.

[Manta]

IS that to clean with or to drink beforehand Birdy?!!

[birddog114]

IS that to clean with or to drink beforehand Birdy?!!

To consume full dosage prior to use Pec*Pad and Eclipse fluid to clean the CCD

[Matt. K]

Alex
Can I buy the pure methanol from a chemist and is it expensive? Also...is there a standard for the purity of the product ? Perhaps we could buy a 44 gallon drum of it and dispense it down for sale to forum members?

[birddog114]

Alex,
I want a 55 Gal. drum, can you help?

[sheepie]

Perhaps we could buy a 44 gallon drum of it and dispense it down for sale to forum members?

I can just see us all turning up to Birdie's with our paper bags and bottles! Maybe we could get some ciggies at the same time?
The neighbours already think there's something dodgy going on there on Saturdays!

[Nnnnsic]

*switches to his Arkansas accent*

I be wantin' to try sahm of that moonshine I heard ya'll be dealin' in up *hic* here...

[MCWB]

55 Gal? Good lord, do you guys wash out the inside of your camera with a spray-bottle or something? I'm a little annoyed I paid for Eclipse fluid now that I know what it is, but the 15-20 mL or whatever it is will last me years.

If anyone needs some AR grade methanol to clean their sensor with, I can bring some to the minimeet. Or alternatively, give me your empty Eclipse bottle and I'll return it full.

[birddog114]

55 Gal? Good lord, do you guys wash out the inside of your camera with a spray-bottle or something? I'm a little annoyed I paid for Eclipse fluid now that I know what it is, but the 15-20 mL or whatever it is will last me years.

If anyone needs some AR grade methanol to clean their sensor with, I can bring some to the minimeet. Or alternatively, give me your empty Eclipse bottle and I'll return it full.

MCWB,
Thanks, you'll have a small 5 gal. drum on this coming Saturday.

[MCWB]

 LOL! Well I'm staring at a 2.5 L bottle of the stuff now...

[birddog114]

LOL! Well I'm staring at a 2.5 L bottle of the stuff now...

Do you know what's the cost of it (2.5L)?

[MCWB]

Can look it up for you, probably around $80, which would make it around $1 for 30 mL.

[birddog114]

Can look it up for you, probably around $80, which would make it around $1 for 30 mL.

Then buy one 2.5L and give away at the mini meet as bonuses for member who comes to the meet.

[birddog114]

And perhaps what Nulabs is doing for the time being, buy a cheap container from Photographic Solution and fill up with local stock.

[Alex]

Alex
Can I buy the pure methanol from a chemist and is it expensive? Also...is there a standard for the purity of the product ? Perhaps we could buy a 44 gallon drum of it and dispense it down for sale to forum members?

Matt, Not too sure what grade would be sold at chemists and if it has any other additives. I wouldn't risk it. Pity you are not in Melbourne I would have supplied you free of charge.

Alex

[Alex]

Alex,
I want a 55 Gal. drum, can you help?

Okie Dokie.... 70-200 VR then please

Alex

[birddog114]

Alex,
Can we send a truck down with an empty 55 Gal. drum?

[Alex]

Alex,
Can we send a truck down with an empty 55 Gal. drum?

Ok, but only if it takes me to Sydney for the next minimeet.


Seriously though, if anyone in Melbourne needs the stuff please let me know before the next Melbourne meet.

Cheers
Alex

[LOZ]

I JUST NEED SOME PADS WE HAVE 55000 LITERS AT WORK [/b]

[birddog114]

I JUST NEED SOME PADS WE HAVE 55000 LITERS AT WORK [/b]

Bring few litres over the mini meet and swap for Pads

[christiand]

hmhhh ...

what is the real chance of getting my hands on, let's say 500 cc or 1 Ltr of very pure metho ? BTW I cleaned the surface of lenses and filters with eclypse and the spots just disappeared.
(55 gallon drum is delivered at Birddogs, Birddog fills 500 cc or 1 Ltr bottles, MHD picks one up for me when he travels to Sydney and Birddog + MHD are my uncles ...)

Cheers
CD

[Manta]

With the utmost respect...

All this light-hearted banter isn't helping Steve very much. Does anyone know where he, and I for that matter, should take our 55 gallon drums here in Brisbane???

[birddog114]

LOZ,
Are you still there? can I have 1 litre of methanol?

[SteveGriffin]

All good fun guys but as Manta says - not helping much with the situation at hand.

I have a friend who has an ample stash of 94%ethanol (double distilled I believe) will that do the trick or am I after methanol ie the not consumable version.

The local photo shop has Kodak branded lens cleaning pads - are they suitable for the job The same shop also has kodak branded lens cleaning fluid in 15ml bottles which is a mixture of various things - is that OK

Help Please

[birddog114]

All good fun guys but as Manta says - not helping much with the situation at hand.

I have a friend who has an ample stash of 94%ethanol (double distilled I believe) will that do the trick or am I after methanol ie the not consumable version.

The local photo shop has Kodak branded lens cleaning pads - are they suitable for the job The same shop also has kodak branded lens cleaning fluid in 15ml bottles which is a mixture of various things - is that OK

Help Please

- The methanol
- Kodak pad won't work same as kodak cleaning fluid, if not trust then worth a try and will see.
One pack of Pec*Pad (100 shetts) last you many years same as Eclipse fluid, provided you don't leave the eclipse fluid bottle open after used or don't let someone consume it.

[LOZ]

Birddog I will swap you for a duck roll when I get back to OZ toooooo many sheep over here and tooo many ugly women the sheep start to look OK after a 6 pack or 2

[Nnnnsic]

I hear you hold them over a cliff for the best effect.

They back up much easier.

[LOZ]

Nnnnsic LOL there were 5 of us and 5 sheep in the pen my NZ mate said jump in first WHY I said his reply was YOU DON’T WANT TO GET A UGLY ONE DO YOU.

[embi]

Is there an Australian source for ........ 14mm rubber spatulas.

Being a chef, I'd be trying any specialised cooking shop. I know of a place called London America in Elizabeth St, Melb (QVM end) and they should stock them.

[Matt. K]

SteveGriffin
No! Do not use the Kodak stuff to clean your sensor! It has to be the pec-pads because they are 99.99% lint free. The Kodak fluid is not going to be useful. Must be methanol.