Dirty FF Sensor!!

[Aloicious]

a loupe is very useful for sensor cleaning

 

[molested_cow]

Wait what do you mean by "gently lifted the mirror"????

On Nikon cameras, there's an option to lift the mirror for cleaning. I don't ever touch it myself!

Also for cleaning, I use a sensor cleaning kit. Don't have it right now and I don't remember what it's called, will update this later.

Generally, you try to blow it with a blower to get rid of dusts or remove anything that isn't stuck on the sensor. Then you move in with the cleaning kit. It's obviously not a perfect solution, but it gets most of the dirt and oil off. If you really need it, go to a pro.

 

[molested_cow]

Ok, here's what I use.

The link is to the swab. There are various sizes so you should get the FF size swabs. You also have to get their cleaning solution. Dip a bit of the solution on the swab and gently wipe your sensor with it with a bit of pressure. Their website should have a tutorial video. As for the blower, I am using the rocket blower.
http://www.amazon.com/Sensor-Swab-T...040772&sr=8-4&keywords=Eclipse+sensor+Cleaner

 

[swiftparkour94]

Grrrrrrrr,

I'm currently being plagued by a dirty sensor on my 5D2! EVERYTIME I use the camera there's a new mark on the photos.

I'm toying with the idea of getting the sensor cleaned professionally cleaned, however it's what I would consider a lot of cash to clean a small area.

Maybe by the fact I'm asking myself about cleaning the sensor suggests I should pay someone to do it. Do the just clean the sensor??

What do you guys do??

Kind Regards

Simon

Special swabs are made for proper cleaning of the sensor as well as video tutorials on how to do it properly. Do not risk using anything else, even cotton swabs. They all contain fibers which can harm or worsen the sensor. Use sensor cleaning mode which can be found in your cameras menu, if not then use mirror lock up. Blow it before and after with whatever blower you have made for use with DSLR's. I have never cleaned my sensor because I haven't had to yet, so I'm going off of what I know and have heard. Locally I can get it professionally cleaned for $60

 

[imagesliveon]

Thanks guys!

 

[2WheelPhoto]

This takes care of "90%" of the dust bunnies when I see one. One simplest squeeze.


Giottos Rocket Air Blower - (Large) 7.5" AA1903 B&H Photo

 

[unpopular]

Thanks Mike,

In the kit my Mrs bought me is a blower Brush, some swabs (cotton buds) and an alcohol based solution... Is that stuff suitable?

Regards

I doubt it. That sounds like a general camera cleaning kit, not a sensor cleaning kit.
Let me google that for you

Honestly the only thing I'd trust to come in contact with a sensor is laboratory-grade cleaning supplies like this:

Basic and Plus Optical Component Cleaning Kits | Edmund Optics

I'm sure the consumer kits are 99% fine. But there is no way to really ensure the quality.

As far as air blowers, baby booger blowers work just fine.

http://lens-wipe.com/blog/2010/08/30/my-sensor-got-boogered/

Just make sure that there is no boogers it it. As it turns out, it happens.

Right now I am using a squeeze bottle like these:

http://www.atlantafixture.com/ItemD...cbff0986&S=1&gclid=CKjeveDuwrICFWXhQgodnz4ACg

Just make sure there isn't any mustard in the bottle.