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11/12/2007 06:34:34 AM · #1 |
OK...so for months now I've had specks on my photos. It's sucked not knowing whether it was the camera, the lens. So today, I spent a couple hours reading and discovered that simply opening the camera (Removing the lens I mean) and blowing air, isn't cleaning the sensor. The mirror in front of that needs to be locked up. With the D80 in the menu there's an option to do so. A few puffs of air with the blower and no more specks. Such a good feeling...and although I'm an idiot for not realizing this sooner, I thought I would share!
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11/12/2007 06:46:57 AM · #2 |
olso if your camera has a "bulb" setting you can do it.
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11/12/2007 07:55:39 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by boysetsfire:
olso if your camera has a "bulb" setting you can do it. |
Mmm, not such a good idea - 'bulb' will have the sensor 'recording' and electrically active (for want of a better description) thus probably attracting more dust through static.
Mirror lock-up does not activate the sensor. |
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11/12/2007 08:58:05 AM · #4 |
I've also been told that the bulb isn't the best way to go. If you let go then the mirror might drop and break. More problems...
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11/12/2007 09:01:11 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by heavyj:
It's sucked not knowing whether it was the camera, the lens. |
Quickest way would be if you take photos with 2-3 different lenses and the spots are in the same spot, chances are it's the sensor.
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11/12/2007 09:43:09 AM · #6 |
| After I do the initial cleaning of my sensor I take a picture of something pure white. In PS I then hit autolevels. Any remaining dust can easily be seen this way. |
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11/12/2007 11:38:12 AM · #7 |
Just for the sake of clarity, technically you still aren't cleaning the sensor, you are cleaning the Hot Mirror which is a piece of glass on front of the sensor that cuts out IR rays.
You are cleaning the correct thing though - that's what people are referring to when they talk about cleaning the sensor. No one cleans their ACTUAL sensor. |
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11/12/2007 11:53:43 AM · #8 |
What is the safest way to clean the sensor? I need to do this, but I'm so afraid I'm going to damage something.
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11/12/2007 11:57:59 AM · #9 |
This site has a lot of good info.
A few people around here use SCOTCH brand MAGIC tape. It works well because it doesn't leave residue.
Message edited by author 2007-11-12 11:58:13. |
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11/12/2007 11:58:51 AM · #10 |
Here is a good tutorial on cleaning your "sensor".
I use this method and have never had a problem I also use a rocket blower for quick cleans in the field.
Message edited by author 2007-11-12 11:59:52.
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11/12/2007 12:03:00 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Megatherian:
This site has a lot of good info.
A few people around here use SCOTCH brand MAGIC tape. It works well because it doesn't leave residue. |
Thank you muchly! |
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11/12/2007 12:03:55 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Nald:
Here is a good tutorial on cleaning your "sensor".
I use this method and have never had a problem I also use a rocket blower for quick cleans in the field. |
this is great too...thanks!
Sorry to hijack the thread....
*backing out now*
:) |
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11/12/2007 12:17:32 PM · #13 |
Oooo another thread where I can show you all what an expert I am.
Check me out. |
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11/12/2007 04:22:09 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by kenskid:
Oooo another thread where I can show you all what an expert I am.
Check me out. |
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11/12/2007 04:34:57 PM · #15 |
if you're Canon Shooter, send it to them and they'll do it free for you, courtesy of Canon. Downside is you don't have your camera for a week.
if you live in Orange County, drop by their Factory Service Center in Irvine, it only takes 2 hours. Their phone number is 949-753-4200
btw, they don't just clean the sensor, they'll clean the mirror and viewfinder for you too. |
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