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That people keep mentioning in relation to cleaning it.. where exactly is it?

Now I have more lenses, I will be changing them, and I know dust can be a problem.
And is one cleaning kit as good as the next, or are there specific ones that people use?

Laura
 
ConfusedChicca said:
That people keep mentioning in relation to cleaning it.. where exactly is it?

Now I have more lenses, I will be changing them, and I know dust can be a problem.
And is one cleaning kit as good as the next, or are there specific ones that people use?

Laura
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If you take the lens of your camera off you will see the mirror. Behind that mirror is the sensor. Its basically where the film would be on and old film camera.:)

Edit; this guide by CT might be worth a read;

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=24171
 
You will have an item in the menu on your camera that enables you to keep the mirror up and out of the way, revealing the sensor for cleaning
 
Do I need a proper cleaning kit or do people use household stuff? (cotton buds kinda thing)
 
It's worth mentioning at this point that prevention is better than cure. By that I mean:

1) avoid changing lenses outdoors or in dusty environments
2) turn the camera off whilst changing lenses to avoid static buildup to attract dust
3) if you have to must lenses outdoors, shield the camera from the wind and keep the camera pointing downwards etc

RobertP wrote a guide on how to clean your sensor here

I have to say in 5 years of DSLR ownership, I haven't cleaned my sensor once.

Oh and lastly, if you don't have a steady hand then I would advise you to pay someone else to do it because if you scratch the sensor whilst cleaning it you may as well throw the camera away and buy a new one. Just ask Janice about that one
 
NOOOOOOOOO
check out the cleaning threads pleeeeeeeeeeez

(in reply to ConfusedChicca - not evileowl!!!)
 
Noooooo don't go in there with Flash and cotton buds lol!!!

Have a read through Robert P's method, it'll give you and idea of what's involved
 
Iv heard a brilo pad is good for cleaning the sensor... janice told me.
 
Picking up a cleaning kit between now and Saturday. Going out on Saturday doing my first solo event photographer gig, and I will be changing lenses. Dust isn't a problem, but the heat will be interesting (steamed up mirror).
x
 
Bear in mind Laura, you only need to clean your sensor when it really needs it, not every time you change lenses. Unless you're changing lenses very frequently in dusty conditions you shouldn't really need to clean it more than one a year, if that. There are many togs who have never cleaned their sensors, me included ;)


Then again there's Janice who like to engrave her name on hers with a Dremmel :lol: :p
 
Whatever you do, don't ask Janice for advice. As stated above, her industrial methods, whilst sound for piece of stainless steel, don't work as well on a camera sensor.:lol:
 
Well I just order some Pec Pads and some cleaner, already got glue spreaders lol. Would rather be prepared really, would hate to ruin a full set of pics ruined by dust.
Is is really obvious when your sensor is dusty?
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It is when taking Macro shots with small DOF
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Mitch
 
Reasonably well composed fungus at that :lol:
 
Nooo you want this stuff

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and some of these

proboard.jpg


and dont forget

SafetyGoggles.jpg


:D
 
ok
time to put head over parapet!

I've seen this poor girl Janice harangued a few times
just because she seems a little keen on house-keeping
what's the full dirt (!)

she hasn't appeared to rebutt any of this
so either she's ashamed - or possible departed?
 
oh!

I guess Janice could make enough money from the film and book rights to get the sensor replaced

did it happen in the end?
will there be a sequel?

(hugs for janice btw)
 
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