Help with my 6D please. Where is this mark coming from?
Jun 10, 2017 08:38:24 #
Resqu2 wrote:
Once the mirror locked up I held it upside down and very gently blew on it, the hair was not stuck and fell right off. I wasn't touching the sensor with anything no matter what. Thanks again guys!
But do get your self a Rocketblower or of some type I like the Rocketblower as it has a one-way air intake and will not AD dust particles into your camera.
Jun 10, 2017 08:58:02 #
RichardSM wrote:
It maybe a hair or lint of some kind on your mirror.
Since it shows up in all the images made with the camera, it is definitely not on the mirror! Nothing on the mirror will be recorded in images made with a DSLR or SLR Camera. It will show in the view finder only, not in images.
Jun 10, 2017 09:02:50 #
marki3rd wrote:
Since it shows up in all the images made with the camera, it is definitely not on the mirror! Nothing on the mirror will be recorded in images made with a DSLR or SLR Camera. It will show in the view finder only, not in images.
That's true.
I ment to say it's on the protector sensor array which is in front of the sensor.
Jun 10, 2017 10:52:31 #
If it shows up on the image when you download it, the hair is on the sensor. If it is on the mirror, you will see it and it will drive you crazy, but it will not show up on the final image when you download it.
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Resqu2 wrote:
I was setting up on this crystal clear night to take some star shots and noticed a big mark in the top left of all my initial pics, can't see a thing so I changed lens and still there. It's either real defined or more blended depending on f number. I have looked and looked but can't see a thing. I know someone here can tell me what to do.
Jun 10, 2017 11:37:09 #
Resqu2 wrote:
I will pick one up and throw it in my bag. I don't know how anything got there, I try to be sooo careful and quick changing lens to keep this from happening.
Stuff gets on the sensor not matter how careful you are!
Jun 10, 2017 12:44:21 #
Edward Karaa • Senior Member • Posts: 1,272
Did anyone damage sensors with Q-tips?
Mar 1, 2005
Many people worry about the potential damage that Q-tips can do to sensors. But these things seem to be the most effective tools to clean sensors. Today I started my routine monthly sensor cleaning of the 1Ds with sensor swabs and eclipse, but I found out there were 4 really large specks that wouldn't go away even after several cleanings. Naturally they got me frustrated, so I used some eclipse on medical grade Q-tips and they got me the sensor spotless at the first try. This is the first time I dare to use Q-tips on the 1Ds, I did it a few times before on my late 300D as I din't worry much about sensor damage, successfully I should say.
However, I would be interested to hear if anyone uses Q-tips, and if anyone so far has managed to cause any damage to the sensor because of that. I don't buy into the theory that Q-tips can drag a hard piece of dirt on the sensor and scratch it, as I don't see why this couldn't happen with the sensor swabs as well.
Your comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Edward
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Did anyone damage sensors with Q-tips?
Mar 1, 2005
Many people worry about the potential damage that Q-tips can do to sensors. But these things seem to be the most effective tools to clean sensors. Today I started my routine monthly sensor cleaning of the 1Ds with sensor swabs and eclipse, but I found out there were 4 really large specks that wouldn't go away even after several cleanings. Naturally they got me frustrated, so I used some eclipse on medical grade Q-tips and they got me the sensor spotless at the first try. This is the first time I dare to use Q-tips on the 1Ds, I did it a few times before on my late 300D as I din't worry much about sensor damage, successfully I should say.
However, I would be interested to hear if anyone uses Q-tips, and if anyone so far has managed to cause any damage to the sensor because of that. I don't buy into the theory that Q-tips can drag a hard piece of dirt on the sensor and scratch it, as I don't see why this couldn't happen with the sensor swabs as well.
Your comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Edward
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http://pbase.com/edwardkaraa
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chaman wrote:
Cotton swab? Unless you want to make more it dirty... (show quote)
Jun 10, 2017 16:46:03 #
Jun 10, 2017 18:29:09 #
A reasonable quality air blowing tool will usually suffice to clean debris from your sensor, but if you have a particularly difficult speck of debris to remove, sometimes lens tissue wrapped around a Q-tip and very gently used will remove stubborn specks of "dirt."
Jun 10, 2017 20:08:43 #
There is actually a kit made for cleaning your sensor. Make by Green Clean. It consists of a small vacuum, a wet foam swab, and a lint free dry sweeper. Full detailed directions are also included. I suggest using this kit. It works great! You can find it here. www.green-clean-usa.com
Jun 10, 2017 21:18:36 #
From what I've been told is the sensor sets behind a protective clear device which you cannot scratch when using the proper cleaning tools such as eclipse solution and swabs and few other gel pad type products. And this is so for all modern DSLR, Mirrorless, 4/3rds camera's.
Jun 10, 2017 21:27:52 #
I would never touch my cameras sensor without using a learning tool specifically designed for that purpose.
Jun 11, 2017 00:11:51 #
ebbote wrote:
Edward Karaa • Senior Member • Posts: 1,272 br ... (show quote)
You must be so knowledgeable.....copy/paste is such an activity mastered by the ones with true wisdom. I could care LESS what that person has to say. Why dont you try to really look into the subject? The fact is that there are tools to do the job. I would never rub a Q-tip against the sensor of a $3,500 full frame DSLR. Thats a moronic thing to say and to even post here. If you are so sure, are you willing to take FULL responsibility of any damage caused by your advice? Waiting on your answer In fact I would love to hear what Canon/Nikon/Sony etc would have to say to YOU in this matter.
Stick to the freaking tools designed for the task and stop looking for shortcuts.
Jun 11, 2017 00:27:07 #
Basil wrote:
I would never touch my cameras sensor without using a learning tool specifically designed for that purpose.
I meant to say "cleaning tool" not "learning tool!" God I hate auto-correct sometimes!
Jun 11, 2017 00:27:24 #
chaman wrote:
Stick to the freaking tools designed for the task and stop looking for shortcuts.
Stick to the freaking tools designed for the task and stop looking for shortcuts.
+1
Jun 11, 2017 08:41:49 #
Chaman, what is it with you, do you just single me out to pick on, first off, in my response I said to be gentle and very careful, do I have to slow down to say it. Just because you say you wouldn't do it doesn't make it gospel, you just think you know everything and want to prove it, but you don't.
Sensors have a hard coating on them, it would take a lot of effort to scratch one, a Q-tip wouldn't do it, hey, it's common sense, which apparently you lack. Go pick on somebody else.
Sensors have a hard coating on them, it would take a lot of effort to scratch one, a Q-tip wouldn't do it, hey, it's common sense, which apparently you lack. Go pick on somebody else.
chaman wrote:
You must be so knowledgeable.....copy/paste is suc... (show quote)
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