Need a quick sensor clean

**mattb123** · 06-22-2017, 09:37 AM

I have a spot of something on my sensor that doesn't want to come off. I've done the usual dry, wet, and then even bought that sticky eraser thing to get it but it persists.
I have sent my camera to Precision before but it took a long time (maybe not their fault since I needed parts).

Would Precision be my best bet for a quick clean or is there somewhere else that might be better?
I need to try to time this between jobs. I have other cameras but this is my favorite commercial use body.

**AstroDave** · 06-22-2017, 07:35 PM

Can you actually see a spot of something?

Maybe it can't be cleaned - there might be a failure in the sensor chip. This is probably very rare, but electronics can fail.

**mattb123** · 06-22-2017, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by AstroDave

Can you actually see a spot of something?

Maybe it can't be cleaned - there might be a failure in the sensor chip. This is probably very rare, but electronics can fail.

Yes, I can see it. I'm going to give KEH a try, I think.

**Bob 256** · 06-23-2017, 03:49 PM

How about a photo showing your spot? That might help with this issue and save you a shipping to fix job. Shoot two shots - one on a light background (the sky) and another on a dark background (a uniform dark gray or black object). Provide a crop of the spot in each.

06-22-2017, 09:37 AM	#1
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Need a quick sensor clean I have a spot of something on my sensor that doesn't want to come off. I've done the usual dry, wet, and then even bought that sticky eraser thing to get it but it persists. I have sent my camera to Precision before but it took a long time (maybe not their fault since I needed parts). Would Precision be my best bet for a quick clean or is there somewhere else that might be better? I need to try to time this between jobs. I have other cameras but this is my favorite commercial use body.

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06-22-2017, 07:35 PM	#2
AstroDave Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Posts: 1,637	Can you actually see a spot of something? Maybe it can't be cleaned - there might be a failure in the sensor chip. This is probably very rare, but electronics can fail.

06-22-2017, 10:19 PM	#3
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872 Original Poster	Originally posted by AstroDave Can you actually see a spot of something? Maybe it can't be cleaned - there might be a failure in the sensor chip. This is probably very rare, but electronics can fail. Yes, I can see it. I'm going to give KEH a try, I think.

06-23-2017, 03:49 PM	#4
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	How about a photo showing your spot? That might help with this issue and save you a shipping to fix job. Shoot two shots - one on a light background (the sky) and another on a dark background (a uniform dark gray or black object). Provide a crop of the spot in each.