Hello Pentaxians

Albybit · 08-28-2022, 03:48 AM - **1 Like**

I am a new owner of the pentax k 70, bought used, here to say hello and to share the first problem I encountered. I took a picture of the dust on the sensor. What do I do? Better to ask a professional to clean it? Could a rocket blower do the trick?

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Sandy Hancock · 08-28-2022, 03:59 AM

Ciao, Alberto, from the Adelaide Hills!

A rocket blower may well be all you need, along with the sensor shake that Pentax IBIS can provide every time you turn the camera on and off. Failing that, Pentax also makes a very effective sensor cleaning tool, which can safely shift more stubborn debris.

Flapentax · 08-28-2022, 04:27 AM

Originally posted by Albybit

I am a new owner of the pentax k 70, bought used, here to say hello and to share the first problem I encountered. I took a picture of the dust on the sensor. What do I do? Better to ask a professional to clean it? Could a rocket blower do the trick?

Welcome Sandy. Greetings from Italy.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-28-2022, 07:01 AM

Welcome to the forum, hope your dust issue gets resolved quickly with a rocket blower.

jcdoss · 08-28-2022, 09:35 AM

Welcome to Pentax Forums from Germany! Good luck with your cleaning exercise... This reminds me, my sensor is way dirtier than yours!

wadge22 · 08-28-2022, 02:46 PM

Welcome to the forums!

I would say starting with the rocket blower is definitely safe. I haven't had to do anything more than that myself, so can't advise any further. Hopefully the blower is all it will take, and your problem will be solved!

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08-28-2022, 03:59 AM	#2
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Ciao, Alberto, from the Adelaide Hills! A rocket blower may well be all you need, along with the sensor shake that Pentax IBIS can provide every time you turn the camera on and off. Failing that, Pentax also makes a very effective sensor cleaning tool, which can safely shift more stubborn debris.

08-28-2022, 04:27 AM	#3
Flapentax Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Ancona Photos: Gallery Posts: 83	Originally posted by Albybit I am a new owner of the pentax k 70, bought used, here to say hello and to share the first problem I encountered. I took a picture of the dust on the sensor. What do I do? Better to ask a professional to clean it? Could a rocket blower do the trick? Welcome Sandy. Greetings from Italy.

08-28-2022, 07:01 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Welcome to the forum, hope your dust issue gets resolved quickly with a rocket blower.

08-28-2022, 09:35 AM	#5
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,768	Welcome to Pentax Forums from Germany! Good luck with your cleaning exercise... This reminds me, my sensor is way dirtier than yours!

08-28-2022, 02:46 PM	#6
wadge22 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: NE Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 897	Welcome to the forums! I would say starting with the rocket blower is definitely safe. I haven't had to do anything more than that myself, so can't advise any further. Hopefully the blower is all it will take, and your problem will be solved!