D2X sensor cleaning

[dgibbphoto]

Does anyone out there know how to clean the D2X sensor without using the optional AC adaptor. I would like to do this in the field occasionally and I was able to do it with the D70. Thanks in advance,
Dave

[Blinky]

Originally Posted by dgibbphoto

Does anyone out there know how to clean the D2X sensor without using the optional AC adaptor. I would like to do this in the field occasionally and I was able to do it with the D70. Thanks in advance,
Dave

With the D1x you're supposed to use the AC adapter as well, but I never do. I use a freshly charged battery and set the camera on 'Bulb'. I use a tripod to position the camera exactly how I want it. The shutter stays open for maybe five seconds at a time, three or four times per cleaning. I've cleaned it dozens of times like that without incident.

Chip

[cyclohexane]

Chip's method works. Set the camera on bulb when you've got plenty of power. I've yet to do a wet clean with this method, but I know it works for dry ones.

Usually, for a quick field clean, I just dial in 30 seconds as the shutter speed, grab my rocket blower, and give it a few puffs before turning the camera off to bring the mirror back down and close the shutter when I'm done.

I'm using a D2H, btw.