Black spots on images - DPChallenge Forums

07/16/2005 07:43:19 AM · #1

High, im pretty sure it must be dust on the sensor but can anyone confirm that the little black specs that come out on the images is this?

The reason i ask is i have only had my 20D for 2 weeks changed the lens once and have noticed these specs appearing. Isthis common so soon and what is the best way to clear it up. Blowing it out with a pippet doesnt clear the problem, surely i will not need to send it off to be proffessionally cleaned every couple of weeks?

Please someone help!

07/16/2005 07:44:12 AM · #2

Can you post a shot of it? Take a picture of the sky at f/16 ... if the sky isn't blue, take a picture of the wall.

07/16/2005 07:48:52 AM · #3

I will post one to you

07/16/2005 07:49:48 AM · #4

whats your email

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

07/16/2005 07:50:48 AM · #5

uhm...might just want to post a link to one on the internet so that more than me can see it. But my e-mail is in my profile if you really wanna send me one :D

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

07/16/2005 07:53:23 AM · #6

It's normal for a new camera to have some dust. After an initial cleaning, you may only have to clean every 6 months, or you may need it more often, depending on how much you shoot, how you shoot, and where you live.
You should get comfortable with cleaning it youself. It's a 5-minute job once you are accustomed to it. I use the Copperhill method, which works superbly for me.

07/16/2005 07:54:55 AM · #7

Its on its way havent sussed how to get them up on here yet i am useless with a pc lol. I will get there tough you should recieve the email in a minute

07/16/2005 07:57:29 AM · #8

07/16/2005 08:04:38 AM · #9

Yeah, that's dust. There's nothing on the front of your lens, right? You were at the ocean it looks like, so if it was windy, some saltwater or some sand could have got on there. But it definately is dust -- if it's not on your lens, it's on your sensor.

edit: give me a second, I'll make it smaller and put it up on here so others can see.

Message edited by author 2005-07-16 08:05:17.

07/16/2005 08:09:33 AM · #10

Here...

Here's what dust looked like on my camera, Tanny, for reference...

07/16/2005 08:11:11 AM · #11

Thats great thanks, so definately dust and just cleaning required. It just seems to have happened real quick from new and thought surely i wont have to send it off to be cleaned every 3 weeks.

Kirbic, you say this is normal on a new cam and once cleaned should be good for a while?

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

07/16/2005 08:25:25 AM · #12

My d70 had dust on it when it was brand new. I was quite upset about it -- because I didn't know if it was dust or a defect in the sensor or something...but just like you, it was dust.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

07/16/2005 09:34:14 AM · #13

Originally posted by Tanny:

Yes, and yes. Remember that the cam may have been manufactured months ago, and has undergone shipping. Even though it's packaged, we're not talking clean room conditions. Dust happens. If you're like me, you might wind up cleaning a couple times a year.

cloudsme

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM

07/16/2005 09:52:24 AM · #14

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Tanny:
Thats great thanks, so definately dust and just cleaning required. It just seems to have happened real quick from new and thought surely i wont have to send it off to be cleaned every 3 weeks.

Kirbic, you say this is normal on a new cam and once cleaned should be good for a while?

Yes, and yes. Remember that the cam may have been manufactured months ago, and has undergone shipping. Even though it's packaged, we're not talking clean room conditions. Dust happens. If you're like me, you might wind up cleaning a couple times a year.

"Dust Happens" Kinda catchy