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groundloop

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29. I've had luck with heat as well, but one consideration is the sensor and optics

Reply to rdking647 (Reply #27)

Mon Jun 17, 2013, 10:13 AM

Jun 2013

If any of the optics got wet (sensor, mirror, etc.) there may well be residue on them that will need to be cleaned. But as far as just getting it functioning again, I agree with a heat soak for as long as it takes, provided you can keep the temperature down around 150 or below.

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Me too. Mz Pip Jun 2013 #2

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ill be entering once i choose a photo rdking647 Jun 2013 #4

Thanks. Black and White makes it look like a super detailed photo. alfredo Jun 2013 #7

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I've had luck with heat as well, but one consideration is the sensor and optics groundloop Jun 2013 #29

they just keep getting better... handmade34 Jun 2013 #28

uhm Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #30

Pinned to the top of the photography group groundloop Jun 2013 #31

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Entry Thread URL PuppyBismark Jun 2013 #33

HDR - high dynamic range ... old results brought into the digital age MichaelSoE Jun 2013 #34

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The 21st was the last day for submissions Solly Mack Jun 2013 #39