Silly thing No.1
Dust on the sensor.
There is a worry for many about the dust that will eventually appear on the sensor. Many of the new DSLRs will have a self cleaning facility built into the camera. If this fails, i recommend a tried and tested method, use an air blower. Before you rush out and purchase all the sensor cleaning swabs and liquid, or miracle brushes, purchase yourself a reasonable priced air blower like Giottos Q.Ball. I stupidly saw dust on my sensor, panicked, and purchased a load of cleaning equipment i have not yet used. I have been using DSLRs for the last few years, owned two DSLRs and have not had to touch the sensor. Just follow your camera’s instructions for cleaning the sensor (this will involve exposing the sensor), give it a good blow, and check. Nine times out of ten, you will not have to touch a thing. Ten out of ten for me, so far….
Stay tuned for tip number 2.
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13 August 2008 at 4:30 pm
sean
got about 10 spots of dust on the sensor canon 5d,,went to camera shop they said it would cost 150 euro to get it clean by canon,,,,,,so i did not leave it,,,getting one of those giottos,,,,will give it a try first,,,,,,have seen price of 50 sterling,,,,,,80 dollars,,so where do they get 150 euro,,,,,,,,am i been ripped off
14 August 2008 at 10:49 pm
Adrian Rachele,
€150 seems rather excessive for a sensor clean. Warehouse express here in the UK have a service that is £50 (€65). The Giotto Q.Ball is rather cheaper also. £8.99 on Warehouse Express website, which should be around €12. Click here for a link.
When they clean the sensor they will blow it first, and then give the sensor a clean with special chemicals and tools. You can purchase these and clean them yourself. I purchased items from Photographic Solutions. Click here for the website. They have a good reputation and you can find tips on how to clean and use these products on Youtube.
But as stated, give it a good blow with the q.ball first, and see if that solves your problem. If not, then decide if you want it cleaned professionally or do it yourself.