SheilaG Loc: Central Arkansas

After bringing my beloved D70 out of retirement I need to get it cleaned. Does anyone know a good place to send cameras for removing dust on the sensor (or whatever the dust is on).

Thanks in advance!

Sheila

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I'm sure you will find suggestions in this search for camera repair. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search-topic-list?q=camera+repair&sectnum=0&username=
Good luck,
Mark

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

There will always be dust inside a camera. I just read an article about dust online. It's everywhere, and there's no way to get rid of all of it.

As for the sensor, are you seeing spots in your pictures? If not, don't bother getting it cleaned. If I was going to send a Nikon anywhere, it would be to Nikon Service. Begin the process online. You can send it to them for a cleaning and adjustment.
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/service-and-support/service-and-repair.page

https://photographylife.com/how-to-spot-dust-on-your-dslr-sensor

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Sheila, I would find a Nikon Authorized Service in your Area.
I would call this place for suggestions. They are in my area.
http://www.nikoncamerarepair.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA1afSBRD2ARIsAEvBsNnfQqLy_MOKPXBbk3oftzQon3DHoHAaIdoaWf1WjsK9rIDw4wK7TCwaAuNIEALw_wcB

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

If you are so inclined I use this Hepa filter blower from Amazon along with a sensor magnifier.
You would have to learn to lock up your mirror on your camera. Make sure your battery id fully charged before you blow the dust out.


https://www.amazon.com/Global-Manual-

Leitz Loc: Solms

I have Wi-Fi, am I still getting dust online?

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

That link is dead!

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

You can clean the sensor yourself and save money too. The safest sensor cleaner I have found is the Eyelead Sensor Cleaning Stick at https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=eyelead+sensor+gel+stick&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=174261778761&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18317566606505926907&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031054&hvtargid=kwd-83891178329&ref=pd_sl_63gp866ojh_e

The advantage is that you do not have the risk of liquids getting into delicate parts of your camera. The process is quite simple and only requires a Rocket Blower or a large ear syringe to blow out dust, the sensor cleaning stick and a white sheet of paper.

Step 1: Blow out dust from the mirror and the interior of the camera.

Step 2: Go outside and photograph the white paper with the lens out of focus and proper exposure.

Step 3: Load the exposure and using zoom on your screen, look for any dark spots on the white background and note its locations. That is the dust.

Step 4: Clean the sensor by carefully following the instructions that come with the sensor cleaner. Do not use too much force when pressing the tool against the mirror and clean the tool on the special paper provided after each use.

Step 5: Repeat steps 2 and 3. If any dust remains, repeat the process until the sensor is clean.

I clean my sensor before every important shoot. It saves a lot of post production time. The cost of the equipment you need is half what it will cost you for an one time cleaning by Nikon or your local camera repair person.

SheilaG Loc: Central Arkansas

Thanks Mark. I have a few minutes now to check it out! Appreciate it!

SheilaG Loc: Central Arkansas

Yes, spots on pictures, same place each time. I am reading all the info and will make some calls around here. One thing I hate about Arkansas is that there is not much business competition and customer service usually suffers greatly due to this... I'm from Houston, TX and it is much different there.

I'll work on this issue. Thank you for sharing your ideas, I appreciate your time!

SheilaG Loc: Central Arkansas

Sounds like I could try this. Think I will order the items and see if it works. I know the store where I bought the camera will send it off and most likely be gone for 3-4 weeks.

Thanks a bunch!

Sheila

photobanger Loc: Hanover MA & Naples FL

Look at this youtube. Explains how to take care of your camera and lens. Provides service also.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mguYpK1w_kQ

Retina Loc: Near Charleston,SC

How you go about DIY cleaning can make a real difference. As you probably noticed by now, there is a great variety of on-line instructional videos (at least on youtube) about sensor cleaning. These appear to be the among the better ones. I would appreciate any comments about these from members.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhjo-G82pZ8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbJaR0xE1YY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pesZUj78S6s

agillot

remove the lens , use a vacuum cleaner hose end a inch or so from opening , take a 2 or 3 sec exposure , the loose dust will be gone . may have to do it twice .i also have a D70 , still work fine .

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA