whats the best way to clean the sensor of dust?
whats the best way to clean the sensor of dust?
Any advice would be great
Cheers, Stephen
Cheers, Stephen
Re: whats the best way to clean the sensor of dust?
I use the Copper Hill Sensor Brush. I use it at home, on the road, and have used it several times in the African bush...works great.
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I'm going to urgently point out that you shouldn't use any method of cleaning that "presses" on the sensor. The mounting and motors for the SSS can be goofed up with too much pressure on the sensor. You'll end up with an imager that is out of alignment and no more SSS.
I just use a rubber bulb-type blower, inverting the camera so that the dust doesn't fall back into the mirror-box like the manual says. I haven't needed to do anything else yet.
I just use a rubber bulb-type blower, inverting the camera so that the dust doesn't fall back into the mirror-box like the manual says. I haven't needed to do anything else yet.
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I've noticed these marks on all off my photos.
is this what dust looks like?
I've tried both lenses I have, and the marks are still there.
is this what dust looks like?
I've tried both lenses I have, and the marks are still there.
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That looks like dust to me. I recommend the "blow while inverted" technique described by Kevin. It has worked for me so far. DK has previously described the technique to highlight the dust - I think it was maximum aperture, focus on infinity, against a white background.
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I use a simple blower brush.
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Re: whats the best way to clean the sensor of dust?
Minimum aperture - f16 or f22. Maximum aperture is f3.5, f1.4 etc... just to be confusing.Birma wrote:That looks like dust to me. I recommend the "blow while inverted" technique described by Kevin. It has worked for me so far. DK has previously described the technique to highlight the dust - I think it was maximum aperture, focus on infinity, against a white background.
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Doh! Sorry I got it the wrong way round. DK, thanks for clarifying.
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Re: whats the best way to clean the sensor of dust?
Hi
The sales man in the pro-department at TEDs recommended one of these.
http://www.falconsafety.com/dustoff/Pro ... ?ItemId=55" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'm a big fan of cleaning PCs with compress air, but I was not game to use my compressor on the sensor, so I'll give the above can a try and report back
The sales man in the pro-department at TEDs recommended one of these.
http://www.falconsafety.com/dustoff/Pro ... ?ItemId=55" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'm a big fan of cleaning PCs with compress air, but I was not game to use my compressor on the sensor, so I'll give the above can a try and report back
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I use the original Arctic Butterfly (http://www.visibledust.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
See also http://www.luminous-landscape.com/revie ... ly-2.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
regards - Peter
See also http://www.luminous-landscape.com/revie ... ly-2.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
regards - Peter
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Yer, they had them has well but triple the cost of the can might save up for one, looks like a good product to keep in the camera bag.
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well, fired up the camera today and the dust seems to have gone Hmmm
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STOP! Do NOT use compressed air cans on your camera. Those cans deliver lots and lots of moisture...which is why it isn't recommended that you blow (with your mouth) in your camera as well.stevecim wrote:Hi
The sales man in the pro-department at TEDs recommended one of these.
http://www.falconsafety.com/dustoff/Pro ... ?ItemId=55" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'm a big fan of cleaning PCs with compress air, but I was not game to use my compressor on the sensor, so I'll give the above can a try and report back
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I do hope Stephen reads this in time...KevinBarrett wrote:STOP! Do NOT use compressed air cans on your camera. Those cans deliver lots and lots of moisture...which is why it isn't recommended that you blow (with your mouth) in your camera as well.
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Kevin, I have just sent a PM to Stephen. Thanks for warning. Hope he reads it.
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