How often should you clean your camera and sensors (Page 3): Mirrorless are more prone to sensor dust than DSLR's...

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

JD750 wrote:

That is a silly statement as DSLRs can have IBIS a... (show quote)

Mirrorless are more prone to sensor dust than DSLR's

drrobins Loc: San Francisco East Bay (Walnut Creek)

Pixel-pusher wrote:

All of the previous comments are excellent. br br... (show quote)

I do almost the same, with one exception: rather than face the camera up at the start, I handle it such that the camera never faces up. The old lens is removed facing almost fully downwards, and the new lens is attached just angling the camera up enough to see how you are attaching the lens.

The less the camera is facing up, less chance of dust settling in. Excepting airborne eddy carrying dust.

That's "how I was trained ..."

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Pixel-pusher wrote:

All of the previous comments are excellent. br br... (show quote)

Many times this is impractical.
Also I as much as possible keep the camera opening face down as dirt. Lint, hair etc. does not generally fall up.
Then get the new lens ready and take the mounted off and quickly put the new lens on. Then cap the lens just taken off and you are quickly ready to go.

JBGLADSTONE Loc: Oregon

I was told " When changing lens, always turn off the camera AND point the camera down."
Reasons is the sensors is still charged when the lens is remove(I Think)
and

by point the camera down is a much better chance of keeping dust out of the camera.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

JBGLADSTONE wrote:

I was told " When changing lens, always turn off the camera AND point the camera down."
Reasons is the sensors is still charged when the lens is remove(I Think)
and

by point the camera down is a much better chance of keeping dust out of the camera.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Michael S wrote:

Last year I purchased a Nikon 7500. As part of the dealers warranty package I get 3 free cleanings. The warranty package is over a 3 year period. How often should I get the camera cleaned. Also how should I handle lens. Thank you.

Clean it when it needs it with care of course.
Professionally if you aren’t up to it
Have fun

Larry Powell Loc: Columbus OH

Is such an annoying reply necessary?

Foto Fun

Those hostels can very hostile.

Sorry.

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Michael S wrote:

Last year I purchased a Nikon 7500. As part of the dealers warranty package I get 3 free cleanings. The warranty package is over a 3 year period. How often should I get the camera cleaned. Also how should I handle lens. Thank you.

Reading through the thread, I agree that you should only clean when necessary. A couple of minor dust spots won't necessarily ruin a photo, but it is frustrating if you are trying to capture the best image possible. I use the Aurora brand cleaning swabs with an electronic magnifying scope to view the sensor. I have cleaned my D810 and D850 with absolutely flawless results. Very happy with that product and have also used VSGO brand with same good results. Here is the link to Aurora.

https://jcristina.com/product/acc-apsc/?v=1d20b5ff1ee9

JD750 Loc: SoCal

brooklyn-camera I wrote:

Guess that means never outdoors? Shooting from the side lines in sports at times I must change a lens and that's it.

Seems like you have just justified buying more camera bodies.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

JBGLADSTONE wrote:

I was told " When changing lens, always turn off the camera AND point the camera down."
Reasons is the sensors is still charged when the lens is remove(I Think)
and by point the camera down is a much better chance of keeping dust out of the camera.

I have heard about the sensor “charge” I would like to see a study or report on that.

The reason for pointing it down is dust particles normally don’t fall up.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

billnikon wrote:

Mirrorless are more prone to sensor dust than DSLR's

My experience using mirrorless since 2005 is exactly the opposite of what you say. YMMV.

hobbit123 Loc: Brisbane, Australia

Jack47 wrote:

The OP has stated that he gets three free cleanings over a three year warranty. Why not get a cleaning at the end of every year? They’re free.

As usual the most sensible answer gets overlooked.

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

Michael S wrote:

Last year I purchased a Nikon 7500. As part of the dealers warranty package I get 3 free cleanings. The warranty package is over a 3 year period. How often should I get the camera cleaned. Also how should I handle lens. Thank you.

As needed.

no12mo

Michael S wrote:

Last year I purchased a Nikon 7500. As part of the dealers warranty package I get 3 free cleanings. The warranty package is over a 3 year period. How often should I get the camera cleaned. Also how should I handle lens. Thank you.

On the camera sensor etc: Go out and get an 18% grey card:
Amazon = https://www.amazon.com/s?k=18%25+grey+card&crid=82BZ6QTY8UQK&qid=1601379612&sprefix=18%25%2Caps%2C174&ref=sr_pg_1

BH Photo
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=18%25%20grey%20card&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma

Keep the grey card absolutely clean. Set up a photo shoot filling the sensor completely. This is your reference shot. If you have any question regarding your sensor do a shoot with the grey card and compare with the original grey card. Better yet set up an interval where you take more grey card shoots and compare the results carefully by zooming in with your photo editor.

If you see anything that represents a piece of dust or maybe even another problem with your sensor it's time to take your camera into the shop for them to take a look.

I find it incredulous that we need to be reminded not drop our lens or handle it in a hostile environment. That's why I have two D500 bodies so I can go into a shoot without needing to change my lens. If changing a lens is necessary, whenever possible work over a soft flat surface while changing any lens. Anyone who finds finger smudges on their lens should have an expert friend see how lens changes are made and perhaps there is a bad habit that has been picked up over the years and his expert friend can point the bad habit out.