Sensor Dust
Aug 30, 2023 11:18:25 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Wrong.
An unexpected contribution from our site's favorite fool ....
Aug 30, 2023 11:29:20 #
Cleaning your sensor is not that hard of a deal. I've cleaned mine many times after a shoot, even if there is no indication that the sensor needs it. Just be careful and lay off the steel wool.
Aug 30, 2023 11:39:46 #
pdsdville wrote:
Cleaning your sensor is not that hard of a deal. I've cleaned mine many times after a shoot, even if there is no indication that the sensor needs it. Just be careful and lay off the steel wool.
Haha, good one neighbor. Steel wool, one of the best replies I have read here.
bruce
Aug 30, 2023 12:19:06 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
An unexpected contribution from our site's favorite fool ....
Aug 30, 2023 12:31:30 #
Hal Masover
Loc: Iowa and Florida
burkphoto wrote:
http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com br br https... (show quote)
Wish I could avoid changing lenses outdoors. I mostly do but when I'm hiking I only carry one body so if I need to change the lens, the best I can do is try to shelter the operation. But the results are clear. Outdoor lens changes are the culprit!
Aug 30, 2023 12:31:49 #
Hal Masover wrote:
I've never attempted to clean my sensors. But now with so few camera shops, there's no place to take a camera for cleaning. I'm terrified to do this for fear I'll damage my sensor. But I'm thinking this probably isn't that hard. Suggestions please.
Check out Visible Dust. There you will find exact sensor sizes for different cameras, dry and & wet sensor cleaning products, and most importantly guides to using their products.
Aug 30, 2023 13:21:23 #
Carl1024
Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744
its not that hard, i use q-tips & 70% alky, wipe off w/a dry 1 after? or you can visit ebay & see what they have 2 offer?
Aug 30, 2023 13:54:58 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
An unexpected contribution from our site's favorite fool ....
So says the sites idiot.
Aug 30, 2023 13:57:55 #
Architect1776 wrote:
So says the sites idiot.
No, that would be you.
We can think of more slots to file you in but those should be sufficient.
Aug 30, 2023 14:04:58 #
Yes, watch some YouTube videos. My experience is that I wipe the sensor, remove some spots and deposit others. It takes a few passes. The videos will take you through the process. Be sure to buy the size wiper for your sensor. It's much easier to see the spots if you use a loupe. The position of the spot is opposite where it appears in the loupe.
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Aug 30, 2023 14:16:40 #
Aug 30, 2023 14:16:47 #
Hal Masover wrote:
I've never attempted to clean my sensors. But now with so few camera shops, there's no place to take a camera for cleaning. I'm terrified to do this for fear I'll damage my sensor. But I'm thinking this probably isn't that hard. Suggestions please.
Ok, after two pages of replies I think it is time for me to step in.
First of all, do you have spots or dust on your sensor ?
If so, how much and how long has it been there.
So, this could be a simple procedure of just vacuuming out the particles if loose enough to get them or could take a little more like the swabbing procedure.
I truly understand your concern because I screwed up a cleaning one time and ruined my sensor because the flap came down and pushed against the swab I was using and pinched it in and such it damaged the sensor.
I had cleaned mine before with no problems but that day I screwed it up.
So, with all the very good feed back you have received from the brain trust here I think you are in a position to decide what to do IF you have a sensor issue.
IF you are really not ready to try this I would suggest if there is not a photography group near you or place to take it then either send it off of just do for it and try it yourself.
Best of hope for you brother and please let us know how it works out.
Bruce.
Aug 30, 2023 14:18:44 #
selmslie wrote:
No, that would be you.
We can think of more slots to file you in but those should be sufficient.
We can think of more slots to file you in but those should be sufficient.
They need to meet up and give each other a big loving hug and get over this. Or, just fist fight it out and let us all know how it came out.
bruce
Aug 30, 2023 14:41:31 #
riderxlx wrote:
They need to meet up and give each other a big loving hug and get over this. Or, just fist fight it out and let us all know how it came out.
bruce
bruce
They are not equally to blame here.
CHG_CANON knows what he is talking about and Architect1776 is just trolling.
The solution to dust on the sensor is to start with the least harmful solution which is to blow or shake it off with the lens off facing down. The next step would be to try to brush it off with a clean soft brush. Cleaning it off with wet swabs would be the last resort.
Aug 30, 2023 14:56:40 #
selmslie wrote:
They are not equally to blame here.
CHG_CANON knows what he is talking about and Architect1776 is just trolling.
The solution to dust n the sensor is to start with the least harmful solution which is to blow or shake it off with the lens off facing down. The next step would be to try to brush it off with a clean soft brush. Cleaning it off with wet swabs would be the last resort.
CHG_CANON knows what he is talking about and Architect1776 is just trolling.
The solution to dust n the sensor is to start with the least harmful solution which is to blow or shake it off with the lens off facing down. The next step would be to try to brush it off with a clean soft brush. Cleaning it off with wet swabs would be the last resort.
Yes I think we all know that but it is still entertaining to see the shit fights between members.
bruce
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