Cleaning the camera mirrors
Apr 13, 2013 11:44:22 #
corryhully wrote:
if it comes through on the pictures it is on the sensor(or possibly lens). any dirt on the mirror would not show on the pictures at all. when set your camera to sensor clean, usually all it does is to lock the mirror up thereby giving access to the sensor. ive just noticed that you said you had used a cleaning kit. i take it that you used this on the sensor and not the mirror. sorry if i am stating the obvious :-)
:idea: yep abit of the ovs but as this camera is new to me were my old camera had auto clean when turning on and off.I used the cleaning hardly ever.My new camera how ever i have to do it manually.its not the lense as i have changed lenses and get the same grip spots on my shots.
Apr 13, 2013 11:50:30 #
OOPS, 1st time I have double posted. Always wondered how people do that, I have no idea how it happened.
Apr 13, 2013 11:50:30 #
lumpski - When you put the camera in 'Sensor Clean' It will lock the mirror up out of the way so you can clean it manually, it does not clean it for you. Use a Rocket Blower to clean the sensor first.
Put the camera in Sensor Clean mode.
Hold the camera lens side down, and blow with the Rocket Blower a few times.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SENSOR WITH THE ROCKET BLOWER.
Turn the camera off to reset it.
If you still have spots, take it to a camera store or send it in to have it cleaned.
Put the camera in Sensor Clean mode.
Hold the camera lens side down, and blow with the Rocket Blower a few times.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SENSOR WITH THE ROCKET BLOWER.
Turn the camera off to reset it.
If you still have spots, take it to a camera store or send it in to have it cleaned.
Apr 13, 2013 12:07:24 #
lumpski wrote:
:idea: yep abit of the ovs but as this camera is new to me were my old camera had auto clean when turning on and off.I used the cleaning hardly ever.My new camera how ever i have to do it manually.its not the lense as i have changed lenses and get the same grip spots on my shots.
sorry :-) but i am the person who puts his flash triggers on backwards. ;-)
Apr 14, 2013 07:24:27 #
Do not try to clean the flip-up mirror.
It is a FIRST surface mirror. Which means that the reflective coating is on the side that you can see and is dirty.
This surface is very easy to scratch with anything that you might use to clean it.
So if you think dust is a bother wait until you have scratches to deal with.
And NO, dust on this surface will not impact your images.
It is a FIRST surface mirror. Which means that the reflective coating is on the side that you can see and is dirty.
This surface is very easy to scratch with anything that you might use to clean it.
So if you think dust is a bother wait until you have scratches to deal with.
And NO, dust on this surface will not impact your images.
Apr 14, 2013 07:30:50 #
warrenvon wrote:
Do not try to clean the flip-up mirror.
It is a FIRST surface mirror. Which means that the reflective coating is on the side that you can see and is dirty.
This surface is very easy to scratch with anything that you might use to clean it.
So if you think dust is a bother wait until you have scratches to deal with.
And NO, dust on this surface will not impact your images.
It is a FIRST surface mirror. Which means that the reflective coating is on the side that you can see and is dirty.
This surface is very easy to scratch with anything that you might use to clean it.
So if you think dust is a bother wait until you have scratches to deal with.
And NO, dust on this surface will not impact your images.
well yes as we all know but as i said the spots i see through the view finder comes out my shots.ill post a pic to prove the fact if i must!
iv cleaned the sensor still with no resolts so its off to the shop and ill deal with the bill grrrr
Apr 14, 2013 08:05:40 #
lumpski wrote:
iv cleaned the sensor with a cleaning kit but when i hold the camera upto the light i can see what looks like grit.iv put the sensor clean on the camera but it just cleans for about 15min and doesnt stop.the grit i see comes through on shots i take.could be on the mirror or senor not sure.i think ill just take it to the pros but thanks anywho!
but if you have any suggestions please help
but if you have any suggestions please help
Lumpski
two thigns:
1 - Did you wet clean the (whatever)? Or, just dry wipe.
There are spot that can get there that require a wet swab to get off - NOT water but stuff designing for sensor/mirror cleaning. Dry dust can be blown out with the proper blower - NOT a blast of compressed air.
2. Access the Visible Dust web site and look at its tutorials about cleaning. http://www.visibledust.com/
Apr 14, 2013 08:56:12 #
Maybe it is inside your lens? I would take to a person who does it for a living. I never do cleaning inside the camera, I have my 60D cleaned every 4 months.
Apr 14, 2013 09:24:04 #
Hi. Are you talking the mirror or the sensor? Go on Youtube qand you can get your answers...Cleaning materials, how to, ETC...It really works fine...
JKSde
JKSde
Apr 14, 2013 09:29:57 #
Mmatu wrote:
Maybe it is inside your lens? I would take to a person who does it for a living. I never do cleaning inside the camera, I have my 60D cleaned every 4 months.
The OP stated even if different lenses are used he has the same scratches/spots. It would be highly unlikely for 2 lenses to have the same issue in the same spot.
Apr 14, 2013 10:29:06 #
I posted examples of sensor dust here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-109433-1.html
Dust on your mirror or focusing screen will NOT show in your photo.
Dust in the lens only (very) rarely shows in the photo as dark spots.
Dust on the sensor shows more at smaller apertures and sometimes not at all at wider apertures.
99.997% of the time, the problem is caused by something on the filters in front of the sensor.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-109433-1.html
Dust on your mirror or focusing screen will NOT show in your photo.
Dust in the lens only (very) rarely shows in the photo as dark spots.
Dust on the sensor shows more at smaller apertures and sometimes not at all at wider apertures.
99.997% of the time, the problem is caused by something on the filters in front of the sensor.
Apr 14, 2013 11:22:18 #
lumpski wrote:
well yes as we all know but as i said the spots i see through the view finder comes out my shots.ill post a pic to prove the fact if i must!
iv cleaned the sensor still with no resolts so its off to the shop and ill deal with the bill grrrr
iv cleaned the sensor still with no resolts so its off to the shop and ill deal with the bill grrrr
great idea, post a picture so we all can see what you do
Apr 14, 2013 12:07:04 #
I have had success with the following system. I am a serial do it your selfer. I took notice of the sensor stamp from a lensrentals you tube video a few years ago, on how they clean sensors and found that the stamp manufacture was surprisingly based a few blocks from my house, so I picked up a kit and gave it a shot... not that big a deal.
http://www.dust-aid.com/
http://www.dust-aid.com/
Apr 14, 2013 12:48:27 #
I'm not sure how these things work so I'm asking you pros, would you even see sensor dust while looking through the viewfinder?
Apr 14, 2013 12:52:08 #
In one word, no. With the viewfinder the light travels through the lens, bounces off a mirror and into your eyeball.
EDIT: That's with a TTL (through the lens) viewfinder. I don't know about the electronic viewfinders.
EDIT: That's with a TTL (through the lens) viewfinder. I don't know about the electronic viewfinders.
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