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01/27/2007 05:02:34 PM · #1 |
Do people here worry about sensor dust when they notice it, or do you do routine tests against a homogeneous background to look for it? Obviously the best thing is to minimize the dust using proper technique, however this will not solve the problem completely.
I just noticed sensor dust the other day, and fortunately was able to get it cleaned today. It had been three months since I last cleaned the sensor, and I'm wondering if the dust had been there for a little while and I didn't notice it. I'm sure the argument will be made that if I didn't notice it then why worry, but I also don't want to find out by ruining an otherwise great image.
I guess my question is whether I should worry less about sensor dust, and deal with it as I notice it, or should I be worrying about it more and doing test shots at regular intervals? Any insight from others would be appreciated. |
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01/27/2007 05:15:50 PM · #2 |
| When I see it in my images then I procrastinate as to when to clean the sensor. In the mean time I keep shooting. |
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01/27/2007 05:18:12 PM · #3 |
I've had some ugly dust for weeks now - my solution.... shoot darker subjects :P
No, seriously, deal with it as you see it, not freak about it because its unavoidable and have your camera cleaned (or clean it yourself) a couple of times a year or more if needed.
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01/27/2007 05:22:15 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
When I see it in my images then I procrastinate as to when to clean the sensor. In the mean time I keep shooting. |
Yup, when I find time to dust a room and get as close to *really* clean as possible, then I clean. Or I have to enter for basic editing so I get the vacuum out (no longer necessary with the new rules I guess).
But yeah, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." kind of applies I guess. |
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01/27/2007 05:24:40 PM · #5 |
I note you mention that you had the sensor cleaned, so I guess you're paying for a shop to do it for you. Sensor cleaning is really not that big a job. If you don't like the idea of swabbing to clean the sensor yourself, then get an 'Arctic Butterfly' static brush. All you need to do is lock up the mirror, run the brush over the sensor a couple of times and voila. The brushes won't remove really stuck on gunk, but they should minimize the number of professional cleans you require and allow you to be proactive.
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01/27/2007 05:46:47 PM · #6 |
Adrian
I too have had my camera professionally cleaned ($70 !!)
I was wondering about cleaning it myself - but have lacked the courage. So this "Arctic Butterfly" brush is available from a camera shop or art supplier ?
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01/27/2007 07:00:55 PM · #7 |
I do it immediately upon noticing it.
My office isn't dust free, but it's very... heavy. There's not a lot of air flow, so cleaning generally isn't an issue in there. The lengths that some people to go to ensure a clean-room seems overkill to me. |
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