Cleaning the sensor - should I try doing this?

3 years 11 months ago #685898 by Pat White
I've spoken about doing this before, but never got around to doing it.  All in all, I have no experience with cleaning a sensor and frankly I have butterflies thinking about screwing up my sensor.  I've read both online that it's not that hard, and I have read you need to be careful so you don't mess up your sensor.  Regardless it does create a little anxiety.  

Are you cleaning your own sensor to save a few bucks?


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3 years 11 months ago #685910 by Nikon Shooter


Yes, I do though it is not a matter of money but having it
clean anytime, anywhere. I have the advantage that I use
exclusively DSLRs so I never got that kind of dirt on it.

I use the EYELEAD products


Light is free… capturing it is not!
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3 years 10 months ago #686124 by Ben Vanderbilt
I was going to suggest the same.  Watch some YouTube videos and take your time, you'll be just fine.  It's not that difficult.  


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3 years 10 months ago #687640 by Pat White
Nope, decided to have a pro do it.  Couldn't get the comfort where I would needed to in order to do it myself.  

thanks anyway!  


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3 years 10 months ago #687739 by Eric-Matias
I got my old cleaning kit from Adorama for $16


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3 years 10 months ago #688274 by selena18
I've been told a nearby camera store charges $50 for an expert cleaning and I think of it as a deal considering the potential harm that could be caused. The sensor is one of the most costly parts inside the camera and supplanting it very well may be restrictively costly. 


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