Dust on sensor - blow or vacuum?

johngs · 04-04-2009, 04:11 PM

Most people seem to talk about blowing dust off their sensor. Is there any reason not to vacuum it off with a miniature vacuum cleaner? I have a small one I use for cleaning my computer.

Robert S Donovan · 04-04-2009, 05:04 PM

DO NOT VACUUM YOUR SENSOR!

Blow it off only using an air bulb designed for the purpose (and definitely NOT compressed air). Search for sensor cleaning for step-by-step directions if you need them but DO NOT USE THE VACUUM!

EDIT: Here's an excellent how-to on sensor cleaning.

ve2vfd · 04-04-2009, 05:57 PM

Remember that your image sensor is not fixed but floating on an electromagnetic mount (the Shake Reduction...) Sticking a vaccum in there could possibly cause some pretty serious damage.

Get a giotto rocket blower and gently clean your sensor. If push comes to shove, get a wet sensor cleaning kit.

Pat

04-04-2009, 04:11 PM	#1
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04-04-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
Robert S Donovan Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Anderson, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 361	DO NOT VACUUM YOUR SENSOR! Blow it off only using an air bulb designed for the purpose (and definitely NOT compressed air). Search for sensor cleaning for step-by-step directions if you need them but DO NOT USE THE VACUUM! EDIT: Here's an excellent how-to on sensor cleaning.

04-04-2009, 05:57 PM	#3
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Remember that your image sensor is not fixed but floating on an electromagnetic mount (the Shake Reduction...) Sticking a vaccum in there could possibly cause some pretty serious damage. Get a giotto rocket blower and gently clean your sensor. If push comes to shove, get a wet sensor cleaning kit. Pat

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