How often do you clean camera shutter? I have a Canon T5, which I use very often. My question is, how do you keep the shutter clean, and, how often should it be brought in for a...

four66four Loc: waunakee,wi

I have a Canon T5, which I use very often. My question is, how do you keep the shutter clean, and, how often should it be brought in for a professional cleaning?. I do not see a mode in which you can clean it by the camera it's self........Thanks for your inputs.

sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land

four66four wrote:

I have a Canon T5, which I use very often. My question is, how do you keep the shutter clean, and, how often should it be brought in for a professional cleaning?. I do not see a mode in which you can clean it by the camera it's self........Thanks for your inputs.

everyday....

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

four66four wrote:

I have a Canon T5, which I use very often. My question is, how do you keep the shutter clean, and, how often should it be brought in for a professional cleaning?. I do not see a mode in which you can clean it by the camera it's self........Thanks for your inputs.

Right after I disassemble and clean the fuel injection system in my car, I do the same for the shutter.

Seriously, leave the shutter alone.

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

four66four wrote:

My question is, how do you keep the shutter clean ...

Keep the back closed.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Perhaps you mean sensor cleaning? My T3i needs it badly after 2+ years, haven't taken it in yet...

Some do their own. You can find topics via the search on this site and Google.

Jim Bob

Linda From Maine wrote:

Perhaps you mean sensor cleaning? My T3i needs it badly after 2+ years, haven't taken it in yet...

Some do their own. You can find topics via the search on this site and Google.

You're probably right, especially since the poster mentioned something about the absence of a self-cleaning function. I guess some posters confuse the shutter with the sensor. I only hope they don't try to take photos by pressing on the latter. :XD:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

If sensor spots are visible in your pictures, you can take care of them in post processing. If they are too many or too bad, it's time to clean the sensor. You can bring it to a good camera store, or you can send it to the manufacturer. Get a price first.

Cleaning it yourself is another possibility, but I don't find it to be a pleasant experience. It always takes me several swipes to get it completely clean. I use a magnifying device to check the sensor for spots after each wipe. It's better than taking pictures and looking for spots.

http://www.amazon.com/Carson-SensorMag-Cleaning-4-5x30mm-SM-44/dp/B0091SS310/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1438086271&sr=8-7&keywords=camera+sensor+cleaning

If you get a cleaning kit, be sure to get the right size for your sensor.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

jerryc41 wrote:

If sensor spots are visible in your pictures, you ... (show quote)

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Opus Loc: South East Michigan

I have the sensors cleaned once a year.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

If the sensor needs cleaning - it will tell you. If your pics do not show dust spots etc leave it alone. IMHO

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Here's a simple way to check your sensor cleanliness.

On a bright sunny day, take a picture of the sky using the highest f stop number you have. F32 is great for this.

Then download it and look at it on your computer monitor.

You'd be surprised at what can show up!

FYI:
My camera's have automatic dirt showing abilities and that doesn't show as much.

hcmcdole

A Rocket Blower removes most dust bunnies. Never had to use the wet sensor wipes that came with the Rocket Blower kit. That was for my first DSLR. My next cameras came with a sensor cleaner built in and never saw dust with these and have never needed to clean them.

Jim Bob

hcmcdole wrote:

A Rocket Blower removes most dust bunnies. Never had to use the wet sensor wipes that came with the Rocket Blower kit. That was for my first DSLR. My next cameras came with a sensor cleaner built in and never saw dust with these and have never needed to clean them.

You're lucky and probably in the minority of serious hobbyists. The casual shooter may never notice these issues.

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

hcmcdole wrote:

A Rocket Blower removes most dust bunnies. Never had to use the wet sensor wipes that came with the Rocket Blower kit. That was for my first DSLR. My next cameras came with a sensor cleaner built in and never saw dust with these and have never needed to clean them.

There are some that have a water repellant lens on their water repellant camera and never change lenses.

Funny how they never get dirt build ups. LoL

zigipha Loc: north nj

i never change lenses, and was told then no need to clean sensor. i had the chance for a free camera cleaning done by a tech at a camera event, had that done, did not notice any difference. was told by the guy that i you keep the lens on then you really dont need to clean unles something visible shows up