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How do you keep the sensor clean?


13 years 2 weeks ago #46276 by D1ixo
I'm getting a little sick of cloning dust spots from my shots. I was having a look through some old shots and started seeing that it's the same spots I've had since I got it (second hand). For this reason I'm not sure if a blower brush is likely to shift it.

How can I clean the sensor and keep it clean?
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13 years 2 weeks ago #46332 by photobod
Go to a photography shop buy a sensor cleaning kit, download a tutorial to see how its done and hey presto, its easier than you think.
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13 years 2 weeks ago #46335 by Zardoz
Your first shot should have been of a white wall at your highest F stop and checked for problems right off the bat, by looking at that shot on you computer. If it came that way I would not have bought it. Or returned it (that is why you should buy used in person). NEVER use canned air in or near seams close or by the opening or cracks by the lens coupling when cleaning or dusting you camera, and never never point it at your sensor. There are plenty links to how to clean your sensor google the question and read a few to get the overview. Then proceed with caution as you mechanical and eye hand coordination allow, just remember that if you mess it up you might as well turn it over and use it for a ash tray. I would consider getting a local guy to clean it (around $50) and if it is better concentrate on keeping it clean. The less time you have a camera body without a lens on it the cleaner it is gong to be. Have your next lens ready to be put on in a protected environment as you can muster up. You do not want to be changing lenses when a helicopter is landing on the helipad! I never lay my camera body toward the sky the least I do if hold it horizontal, sometimes facing down. True that light dust is more driven by air current than gravity, but I figure it helps. Keep you caps on the lenses (both ends) and these steps should help.
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13 years 2 weeks ago #46352 by chasrich
I started to post this same question yesterday. I noticed some fuzzy spots repeated on a lot of shots that had sky in them. I scrubbed the lens several times wondering if there was some fungus among us in the lens. I remembered there was a sensor cleaning function on my camera. That seemed to work. I was thinking ahead to the next time when the automated cleaning failed to correct the problem. So thanks for the advice guys. I'll add a cleaning kit to my gadget bag. For the OP check if your camera has this function. I think it is fairly new on the options list. :cheers:
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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13 years 2 weeks ago #46361 by photobod
Its expensive to have it Pro cleaned, and why pay that when it isnt difficult to do, one other tip make sure your battery is fully charged and that you use the mirror lock up function, dont just set your mirror to be opened for a few minutes, the last thing you need is for the mirror to pop down with your sensor cleaning brush inside, now that would be costly.
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