dust on sensor

Christl · 03-13-2009, 07:33 AM

does anyone have any suggestions on how to get dust off my sensor?

chedoy · 03-13-2009, 03:56 PM

1) You blow it off with a bulb blower.

2) If the above doesn't work, I use my wet cleaning kit. It's just some very pure alcohol and a lint free swab. Haven't trashed my Pentax yet and probably have done it about 10 times in two years.

Many methods, some good and some awful, are discussed below.
The Methods - Cleaning Digital Cameras - D-SLR Sensor Cleaning.

StevenVH · 03-13-2009, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Christl

does anyone have any suggestions on how to get dust off my sensor?

Hi, which camera do you have? Many current cameras have a dust removal mode that usually helps.
Otherwise use a dust blower gently. Don't touch anything with the tip.
Another option if you prefer or none of the above works, is to pay a shop to do it for you. It usually costs $40-50.

gl

Ofer Hadas · 03-14-2009, 08:02 AM

Hi
I bought a Sensor cleaning kit at amazon
Amazon.com: Digital Survival KIT - Sensor Swab Type 2 (w/Eclipse): Electronics

It includes the "tools" you may need.I always thought that when you blow air into the sensor chamber you bring in new dust that will sit on the sensor after few days.
I have used it in my K100D and now on my K200D to remove dust that refuse to move even after 5-6 automatic sensor clean with the lans "looking" down.
Try to do it in a room with no wind and least dust (I do it in the bothroom).

skeuos · 03-14-2009, 03:06 PM

In a pinch, a turkey baster does a decent fill-in as a bulb blower.

03-13-2009, 07:33 AM	#1
Christl New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Royal Oak MI Photos: Albums Posts: 2	dust on sensor does anyone have any suggestions on how to get dust off my sensor?

03-14-2009, 08:02 AM	#4
Ofer Hadas Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Israel Photos: Gallery Posts: 96	Sensor cleaning kit Hi I bought a Sensor cleaning kit at amazon Amazon.com: Digital Survival KIT - Sensor Swab Type 2 (w/Eclipse): Electronics It includes the "tools" you may need.I always thought that when you blow air into the sensor chamber you bring in new dust that will sit on the sensor after few days. I have used it in my K100D and now on my K200D to remove dust that refuse to move even after 5-6 automatic sensor clean with the lans "looking" down. Try to do it in a room with no wind and least dust (I do it in the bothroom).

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03-13-2009, 03:56 PM	#2
chedoy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 143	1) You blow it off with a bulb blower. 2) If the above doesn't work, I use my wet cleaning kit. It's just some very pure alcohol and a lint free swab. Haven't trashed my Pentax yet and probably have done it about 10 times in two years. Many methods, some good and some awful, are discussed below. The Methods - Cleaning Digital Cameras - D-SLR Sensor Cleaning.

03-13-2009, 04:53 PM	#3
StevenVH Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 475	Originally posted by Christl does anyone have any suggestions on how to get dust off my sensor? Hi, which camera do you have? Many current cameras have a dust removal mode that usually helps. Otherwise use a dust blower gently. Don't touch anything with the tip. Another option if you prefer or none of the above works, is to pay a shop to do it for you. It usually costs $40-50. gl

03-14-2009, 03:06 PM	#5
skeuos Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 71	In a pinch, a turkey baster does a decent fill-in as a bulb blower.