DSLR Sensor cleaning kit.

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Just noticed on the sensor of my Canon 5D Mark that there is a small ,what looks like a hair, on the sensor of my camera. Want sensor cleaning kit do you recommend.

Thanks.
 
I've been using this outfit on the few occassions I've needed to clean a sensor over the last couple of decades...

(A) is the Lenspen sensor cleaning kit. I found it sorted out most spots.
(B) is the Digipad cleaner system for really bad contamination.

Lenspen Sensorklear kit Ixus 70 IMG_4266.JPG
 
Who stocks them please /.
 
swiftflo said:
Who stocks them please /.
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Amazon or Wex (among many others) do LensPen. DigiPad don't seem to be in evidence but there are various alternatives. I feel it's much better to use the LensPen system if you possible can. Cleaning swabs are a last resort in my opinion.

Above all, take your time and be GENTLE!
 
For a hair I would use a rocket blower.
 
Nikon f1.8 said:
If it is just a hair will it not blow off ???
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Craikeybaby said:
For a hair I would use a rocket blower.
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Tried the blower but cannot shift it. Looking through the view finder it is in the top left hand corner. I have tried two different lens in case it was in either of them, so am assuming it is def on the sensor.
 
swiftflo said:
Tried the blower but cannot shift it. Looking through the view finder it is in the top left hand corner. I have tried two different lens in case it was in either of them, so am assuming it is def on the sensor.
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If it's visible in the viewfinder of a DSLR it's not on the sensor.
 
Ed Sutton said:
If it's visible in the viewfinder of a DSLR it's not on the sensor.
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Indeed.

It is most likely between the focussing screen and the bottom of the prism. The 5D II has user replaceable screens so you just need to take it out, clean it top and bottom and also clean the bottom of the prism. That should solve your problem.
 
AndrewFlannigan said:
Indeed.

It is most likely between the focussing screen and the bottom of the prism. The 5D II has user replaceable screens so you just need to take it out, clean it top and bottom and also clean the bottom of the prism. That should solve your problem.
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Thanks for the info. Is there anywhere I can find instructions as how to take the screen out. Sorry but not very clever at some of these things.
 
swiftflo said:
Thanks for the info. Is there anywhere I can find instructions as how to take the screen out.
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I can't recall if it's in the main user manual. It's usually on the slip of paper that comes with replacement screens.

I no longer have a 5D but from memory it's
  1. Remove the lens
  2. Find the small tab that's at one end of the screen's front edge
  3. Using tweezers (not fingers) take hold of the tab and gently pull it downwards
  4. The screen should then slide out forwards
  5. Clean (only use a blower and a very soft brush, both sides of the screen and the underside of the prism
  6. Again with tweezers, gently replace the screen at the angle you removed it
  7. (make sure the tab is in the same place as when you removed it)
  8. ONLY once the screen is securely positioned, gently push the tab up with the tweezers until it locks in place
  9. Carefully clean the sensor with a blower (DON'T touch the sensor) in case you've pushed debris onto it.
There are some videos on the internet to show the process.
 
AndrewFlannigan said:
I can't recall if it's in the main user manual. It's usually on the slip of paper that comes with replacement screens.

I no longer have a 5D but from memory it's
  1. Remove the lens
  2. Find the small tab that's at one end of the screen's front edge
  3. Using tweezers (not fingers) take hold of the tab and gently pull it downwards
  4. The screen should then slide out forwards
  5. Clean (only use a blower and a very soft brush, both sides of the screen and the underside of the prism
  6. Again with tweezers, gently replace the screen at the angle you removed it
  7. (make sure the tab is in the same place as when you removed it)
  8. ONLY once the screen is securely positioned, gently push the tab up with the tweezers until it locks in place
  9. Carefully clean the sensor with a blower (DON'T touch the sensor) in case you've pushed debris onto it.
There are some videos on the internet to show the process.
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Many thanks.
 
You ideally need the little tool designed for gripping the focus svreen
It looks like this below
I have one from my 5D days, but no Canon camera anymore.
@swiftflo So if you find you need it let me know and I'll drop it in the post
Canon-Special-Tool-535x400.jpg
 
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tijuana taxi said:
You ideally need the little tool designed for gripping the focus svreen
It looks like this below
I have one from my 5D days, but no Canon camera anymore.
@swiftflo So if you find you need it let me know and I'll drop it in the post
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Thanks. I have now been informed that it could also be the Prism. I guess I may have to get it professionally look at.
 
swiftflo said:
Thanks. I have now been informed that it could also be the Prism. I guess I may have to get it professionally look at.
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Ok, hope you get it sorted out, but if you change your mind just let me know.
 
If it's on the screen or prism it wont show on the images, if it's showing on a pic then it's the sensor. Another option if it's not the sensor is to just ignore it, it wont do any harm.
 
swiftflo said:
I guess I may have to get it professionally look at.
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If the dirt is on the prism, it can only be on the bottom surface. Removing the focussing screen will give you access to that and you can clean it with a good blower. If it's stubborn, a Lenspen or similar will do the job.

Or, as Wayne says, if it's not on the sensor, ignore it. ;)
 
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tijuana taxi said:
Ok, hope you get it sorted out, but if you change your mind just let me know.
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swanseamale47 said:
If it's on the screen or prism it wont show on the images, if it's showing on a pic then it's the sensor. Another option if it's not the sensor is to just ignore it, it wont do any harm.
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AndrewFlannigan said:
If the dirt is on the prism, it can only be on the bottom surface. Removing the focussing screen will give you access to that and you can clean it with a good blower. If it's stubborn, a Lenspen or similar will do the job.

Or, as Wayne says, if it's not on the sensor, ignore it. ;)
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Thanks everyone.
 
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