Suggestions of creditable places that can clean the inside of my camera bought it from a pawn shop and it had something like lint on the inside it shows up in the photos and not on the lens. It's an Olympus €500 any help would be great just don't want to send out and not get it back or someone who does not know what they are doing.
Kandy wrote:
Suggestions of creditable places that can clean the inside of my camera bought it from a pawn shop and it had something like lint on the inside it shows up in the photos and not on the lens. It's an Olympus €500 any help would be great just don't want to send out and not get it back or someone who does not know what they are doing.
If you are comfortable with DIY stuff you could always buy a cleaning kit and do it yourself. Some years ago I bought a Delkin Cleaning Kit from B & H Photo Video and haven't looked back. Good luck whichever way you choose to go.
Check some of the camera shops local to you for a start. Also check well known locations like Adorama. Doing it yourself is not particularly difficult and you will learn in the process 🐱
I'm not familiar with that Camera (E500?) but were it mine I'd start by using a good hand blower and blow out any loose material and dust once with the mirror down and then with the mirror locked up (consult your manual). Do not use a brush of any sort on the sensor! That might be enough to take care of it. If not there are cleaning kits (solvent and wipe) that can be used to remove adherent material from the sensor (or mirror). Check B&H or the like, be sure to order the kit for your sensor size. Youtube videos can also be helpful
Depends on where you are. I’m in Huntington and typically go with Midwest Photo in Columbus, OH, or Dodd Camera near Dayton, OH. for specialty services and purchases.
skipwv wrote:
Depends on where you are. I’m in Huntington and typically go with Midwest Photo in Columbus, OH, or Dodd Camera near Dayton, OH. for specialty services and purchases.
OOPS, replied to Jerry’s response instead of the OP, sorry!
I've used Midwest Camera (midwestcamera.com). They are reputable and fast.
skipwv wrote:
Depends on where you are. I’m in Huntington and typically go with Midwest Photo in Columbus, OH, or Dodd Camera near Dayton, OH. for specialty services and purchases.
If you have good camera stores nearby, that's a big advantage.
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The C500 I found is a compact, fixed-lens camera.
Not a model that a user can clean the sensor themselves.
The E-500 is another matter.
Which one is it?
Kandy wrote:
Suggestions of creditable places that can clean the inside of my camera bought it from a pawn shop and it had something like lint on the inside it shows up in the photos and not on the lens. It's an Olympus €500 any help would be great just don't want to send out and not get it back or someone who does not know what they are doing.
Mark Hama, Ltd, of GA,does all my service.
Remove lens , set camera to take 2 or 3 sec pictures , use a hose from a vacuum cleaner , like a shop vac , hold it 2 inch or so from camera opening , work camera shutter a few time , the lint will be sucked out .do the rear of lens also .
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