DUSTY conditions with the 100a at DVinfo.net

Ozan Biron · March 24th, 2004, 12:04 AM

hey peeps,

I've been filming with my 100a on a construction site thats very DUSTY! After every shoot I will always be spending about 30 minutes cleaning the camera from head to toe. I’m alittle worried about the on board mic and camera heads from the dusty coniditions

Can the mic get affected from the dust particles? I usually blow some compressed air around it. will that do? is there any else that I can do to clean the mic? Should it be ok?

The heads on the camera are fairly new. I do blow compressed air around the mechanical parts and run the tape cleaner for 10 seconds.
Is this ok what I’m doing?

Frank Granovski · March 24th, 2004, 12:09 AM

Next time, wrap "Saran Wrap" around your cam. Regarding the mic, take the sock off and soak it in warm water, squeeze it a couple times, soak it again, and then let it dry.

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The heads on the camera are fairly new. I do blow compressed air around the mechanical parts and run the tape cleaner for 10 seconds. Is this ok what I’m doing?

10 seconds? Were the heads dirty?

Ken Tanaka · March 24th, 2004, 12:40 AM

I do not recommend using compressed air, or any blower, inside the camera. It can do more harm than good by driving dust deeper into the electronics and transport cavity.

I would do my best to cover the camera, perhaps with a Porta Brace cover or even a plastic bag. Do not open the tape door until you are away from the dust. Do not run a cleaning tape until you have an actual problem.

Ozan Biron · March 24th, 2004, 01:28 AM

As for the mic... i ment the one on board on the handle! how i clean that? Dust gets inside

Frank Granovski · March 24th, 2004, 01:36 AM

Get one of those squeeze-bulbs with a brush at the end for cleaning lenses. You can buy them at London Drugs.

March 24th, 2004, 12:04 AM	#1
Ozan Biron Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver, CANADA Posts: 137	DUSTY conditions with the 100a hey peeps, I've been filming with my 100a on a construction site thats very DUSTY! After every shoot I will always be spending about 30 minutes cleaning the camera from head to toe. I’m alittle worried about the on board mic and camera heads from the dusty coniditions Can the mic get affected from the dust particles? I usually blow some compressed air around it. will that do? is there any else that I can do to clean the mic? Should it be ok? The heads on the camera are fairly new. I do blow compressed air around the mechanical parts and run the tape cleaner for 10 seconds. Is this ok what I’m doing? __________________ www.ozan.ca

March 24th, 2004, 12:40 AM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I do not recommend using compressed air, or any blower, inside the camera. It can do more harm than good by driving dust deeper into the electronics and transport cavity. I would do my best to cover the camera, perhaps with a Porta Brace cover or even a plastic bag. Do not open the tape door until you are away from the dust. Do not run a cleaning tape until you have an actual problem. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

March 24th, 2004, 01:28 AM	#4
Ozan Biron Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver, CANADA Posts: 137	As for the mic... i ment the one on board on the handle! how i clean that? Dust gets inside __________________ www.ozan.ca

March 24th, 2004, 01:36 AM	#5
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Get one of those squeeze-bulbs with a brush at the end for cleaning lenses. You can buy them at London Drugs.