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04/16/2009 08:21:53 AM · #1 |
| My camera is getting a bit dusty. I seem to be getting dots in my pictures. I've seen the word sensor dust being thrown around a lot and I think that might be what it is. Whats the best way to clean a SLR? Should I try it my self or just bring it to a shop for cleaning to be on the safe side? How much does a shop usually charge for a cleaning? |
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04/16/2009 08:55:07 AM · #2 |
The shop near me charges $75, which may be ok if you only need it done once or twice a year.
I've heard a lot of folks here praising a cleaning kit called the Copperhill system
I have a similar kit from someone else, and I find wrapping the wipes around the cleaning wand to be a PITA. |
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04/16/2009 09:10:59 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
The shop near me charges $75, which may be ok if you only need it done once or twice a year.
I've heard a lot of folks here praising a cleaning kit called the Copperhill system
I have a similar kit from someone else, and I find wrapping the wipes around the cleaning wand to be a PITA. |
i just use a little manual blower that looks like a rocket ship to get rid of dust. you can find it at adorama or b&h or similar. for anything that won't blow off, see  Yo_Spiff's post above. |
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04/16/2009 11:23:05 AM · #4 |
| Or you can just do what I did...break your camera and send it to Canon and have them clean it for you. In your case I'd send it to Nikon instead of Canon though. |
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04/16/2009 11:34:30 AM · #5 |
| For persistent dust that doesn't come off with several Copperhill swipes: Dust Aid |
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04/16/2009 11:36:37 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by zeuszen:
For persistent dust that doesn't come off with several Copperhill swipes: Dust Aid |
That's the brand I bought. I have difficulty getting those little towels wrapped around the stick properly. |
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