How to unscrew lens of a DSLR-Like cam and cleaning the sensor..?

onursoyturk · 12-17-2014, 04:28 PM

Hello guys, I need help...

I have a DSLR-Like cam (Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd) and there are some dust on its sensor.
I asked about it to a camera mechanic but the man asked me $30 for cleaning...
I clean the sensor of my DSLR cam, but I don't know how to unscrew the lens of DSLR-Like and cleaning it and I couldn't find any tutorial about it.
Can you help me please..?

Giklab · 12-17-2014, 04:44 PM

Pay the 30$. Not worth breaking the camera to save that kind of money.

abmj · 12-17-2014, 04:50 PM

I had that camera several years ago. The lens is not removable by the consumer. I agree with the above. Pay the $30.00.

A better question is - how did dust get on the sensor in that sealed camera body? Are you sure that is what it is?

aleonx3 · 12-17-2014, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by onursoyturk

Hello guys, I need help...

I have a DSLR-Like cam (Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd) and there are some dust on its sensor.
I asked about it to a camera mechanic but the man asked me $30 for cleaning...
I clean the sensor of my DSLR cam, but I don't know how to unscrew the lens of DSLR-Like and cleaning it and I couldn't find any tutorial about it.
Can you help me please..?

Unlike the tradition DSLR that one can use interchangeable lenses, this one FinePix S1000fd is a bridge camera which is pretty much an integral part of the camera housing. I honestly don't think that dust can get into the sensor (likely some other ways). Is it worth cleaning? you be your own judge..

Last edited by aleonx3; 12-17-2014 at 05:22 PM.

onursoyturk · 12-17-2014, 05:07 PM

I didn't even know that it is a sealed cam

I'm %90 percent sure that it is dust... I'll send some example photos tomorrow...

But $30 is too much, if I'd try to sell it nobody pay more than $40 for this cam and also I can buy cleaning kits with this money... I'm not sure, if I can do it by myself...

Adam · 12-17-2014, 05:17 PM

I don't believe this is something you normally would do at home. The $30 sounds quite reasonable to me.

**jatrax** · 12-17-2014, 05:22 PM

If the camera is only worth $40 you need to decide if removing the dust is worth $30 to you. If you attempt to clean it yourself, the camera will be worth zero. So, live with it as is, or pay the $30.

chromo · 12-17-2014, 06:07 PM

Our local camera shop charges $50 and I hear he does a crap job.

onursoyturk · 12-18-2014, 06:12 AM

I think it is dust, right..?

12-17-2014, 04:28 PM	#1
onursoyturk Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 34	How to unscrew lens of a DSLR-Like cam and cleaning the sensor..? Hello guys, I need help... I have a DSLR-Like cam (Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd) and there are some dust on its sensor. I asked about it to a camera mechanic but the man asked me $30 for cleaning... I clean the sensor of my DSLR cam, but I don't know how to unscrew the lens of DSLR-Like and cleaning it and I couldn't find any tutorial about it. Can you help me please..?

12-17-2014, 05:17 PM	#6
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12-17-2014, 04:44 PM	#2
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Pay the 30$. Not worth breaking the camera to save that kind of money.

12-17-2014, 04:50 PM	#3
abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600	I had that camera several years ago. The lens is not removable by the consumer. I agree with the above. Pay the $30.00. A better question is - how did dust get on the sensor in that sealed camera body? Are you sure that is what it is?

12-17-2014, 04:51 PM	#4
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by onursoyturk Hello guys, I need help... I have a DSLR-Like cam (Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd) and there are some dust on its sensor. I asked about it to a camera mechanic but the man asked me $30 for cleaning... I clean the sensor of my DSLR cam, but I don't know how to unscrew the lens of DSLR-Like and cleaning it and I couldn't find any tutorial about it. Can you help me please..? Unlike the tradition DSLR that one can use interchangeable lenses, this one FinePix S1000fd is a bridge camera which is pretty much an integral part of the camera housing. I honestly don't think that dust can get into the sensor (likely some other ways). Is it worth cleaning? you be your own judge.. Last edited by aleonx3; 12-17-2014 at 05:22 PM.

12-17-2014, 05:07 PM	#5
onursoyturk Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 34 Original Poster	I didn't even know that it is a sealed cam I'm %90 percent sure that it is dust... I'll send some example photos tomorrow... But $30 is too much, if I'd try to sell it nobody pay more than $40 for this cam and also I can buy cleaning kits with this money... I'm not sure, if I can do it by myself...

12-17-2014, 05:22 PM	#7
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	If the camera is only worth $40 you need to decide if removing the dust is worth $30 to you. If you attempt to clean it yourself, the camera will be worth zero. So, live with it as is, or pay the $30.

12-17-2014, 06:07 PM	#8
chromo Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Coast NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 581	Our local camera shop charges $50 and I hear he does a crap job.