Technical issue
Feb 14, 2023 09:30:29 #
JimBunk
Loc: Ontario, Canada & FL
Couldn’t find the tech discussion group…
I have an issue with my Z50.
It has a artifact in all of my pics.
It has moved around over the last few days.
It doesn’t show when composing the pic, but shows in every pic.
I swapped lenses but it’s still there.
Thinking I need to take it in to Nikon.
Any other suggestions?
I have an issue with my Z50.
It has a artifact in all of my pics.
It has moved around over the last few days.
It doesn’t show when composing the pic, but shows in every pic.
I swapped lenses but it’s still there.
Thinking I need to take it in to Nikon.
Any other suggestions?
Feb 14, 2023 09:34:10 #
I'll guess a sensor dust particle.
The fact that it's moving indicates it's not stuck on the sensor and it might be able to be blown off with canned air.
Is it there in live view?
The fact that it's moving indicates it's not stuck on the sensor and it might be able to be blown off with canned air.
Is it there in live view?
Feb 14, 2023 09:34:47 #
Looks to me to be a foreign object on the sensor. Have you removed the lens and looked at the sensor? A puff of air may remove it. Good luck.
Feb 14, 2023 09:40:21 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Use an air bulb to blow it off. Never used canned air. They contain moisture.
Feb 14, 2023 09:42:02 #
Feb 14, 2023 09:44:02 #
Longshadow wrote:
I'll guess a sensor dust particle.
The fact that it's moving indicates it's not stuck on the sensor and it might be able to be blown off with canned air.
Is it there in live view?
The fact that it's moving indicates it's not stuck on the sensor and it might be able to be blown off with canned air.
Is it there in live view?
Don't use canned air to clean camera sensors. They are too powerful, and contain a gas which can liquify and damage the sensor. There are bulb blowers made for the purpose.
Feb 14, 2023 09:44:41 #
gvarner wrote:
Use an air bulb to blow it off. Never used canned air. They contain moisture.
Curious, where was that explained?
Feb 14, 2023 09:48:24 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Longshadow wrote:
Curious, where was that explained?
A computer tech who installed a new HD for me told me not to use canned air on a PC. If it’s bad for a PC, it’s bad for a camera.
Feb 14, 2023 09:52:26 #
Longshadow wrote:
Curious, where was that explained?
Pretty consistent answer across the board…..
https://www.adorama.com/alc/how-to-clean-camera-sensors/
Feb 14, 2023 09:53:05 #
Longshadow wrote:
Curious, where was that explained?
You could Google it. I thought it was common knowledge among photographers.
Feb 14, 2023 09:57:43 #
David Martin
Loc: Cary, NC
Longshadow wrote:
Curious, where was that explained?
Several sources available online, nearly all basically saying the same thing:
"Never use compressed air to clean a camera sensor, as it’s not only too powerful, but the gas inside can briefly liquefy and stain your sensor. Instead, use a hand-powered blower, such as the Giottos Rocket Blaster, which is very strong but won’t create enough pressure to damage your sensor and which uses no propellant or gasses at all."
See: Sensor Cleaning Best Practices
https://www.dpmag.com/how-to/tip-of-the-week/sensor-cleaning-best-practices/
Feb 14, 2023 09:58:38 #
gvarner wrote:
A computer tech who installed a new HD for me told me not to use canned air on a PC. If it’s bad for a PC, it’s bad for a camera.
Well, for example, if the material in the can is liquid CO2 (nitrogen, etc.), then the vapor (air) in the can is plain CO2 gas, I don't think liquid CO2 contains moisture... The can does not contain <ambient> "air" that was compressed.
I wonder how/where he got his information....
Maybe he read it on the internet.
I'll continue to use canned air without any fear of "moisture".
Feb 14, 2023 09:59:11 #
Sensor dust. This post shows how effective a Giotto Rocket blower can be on your sensor.
An exercise in sensor cleaning
An exercise in sensor cleaning
Feb 14, 2023 10:13:32 #
Feb 14, 2023 10:21:36 #
bsprague wrote:
Back of a typical can.....
Interesting.
I'll bet it's to prevent people from getting too close to the sensor with the nozzle and getting frost on or freezing the sensor.
If used from 6 to 8", NEVER shake the can, and keep it upright while spraying, it should be okay...
I'll do it.
Love to know what the propellant is in them.
Butane? Never use near ignition sources?
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