Help, small spot seen while decreasing aperture

[D-B-J]

Sensors get dirty.. it happens. I did mine once (after seeing what it looked like below), and it went well enough.

But for $55, I'll just pay the local camera shop to do it every 6-8 months.

 

[Tinderbox (UK)]

If i had to have the sensor cleaned on a regular basis, say i changed the lens a lot, I would learn how to clean the sensor myself and save some money and i would have another feather in my cap.

John.

 

[Trever1t]

Lol, dust isn't s big deal. I clean mine myself once a year or so.

 

[yellow ant]

Certainly looks like dirt on the sensor. Really annoying when it happens, you clean the lens and everything looks ok ... especially if your photo shoot is a sort of one off and you can only find this out when you get home to analyze the images closer.

I found a tip that works, came from an old camera guy. I had the issue a few times. He suggested not to have the camera strap around your neck but hold wrap it round your wrist. Seems it can be something to do with static build up and its worse if you have the strap around your neck.

 

[Tinderbox (UK)]

On the subject of static, I read to make sure you turn the camera off before changing the lens as the sensor? can have a static charge that can pull dust/dirt inside when you change the lens.

John

 

[mcap1972]

Don't use compressed air on the sensor! Instead use rubber blower.

 

[Forkie]

I have never needed to clean my sensors with anything other than a rocket blower: GIOTTO’S IND. INC.

All these swabs and liquids are simply money spinners as far as I can tell.

 

[Mr.Photo]

I have never needed to clean my sensors with anything other than a rocket blower: GIOTTO’S IND. INC.

All these swabs and liquids are simply money spinners as far as I can tell.

Tell that to all the people who owned the Nikon D600 with it's infamous oily shutter issue. I've read stories of people who had that issue having to clean their sensors almost weekly because Nikon excessively oiled the shutter mechanism which would fling oil all over the sensor.

I use my D7000 and D3100 quite a bit, and I do change lenses a lot both indoors and out. I have to wet clean my sensors every so often as some of the stuff that gets on it simply will not come off with a blower.

The cost of some of these kits is a bit high, but are simply necessary for some people. Due to the extremely low profit margin on cameras and lenses retailers have to make their money with accessories, whether that be lens filters, bags, or cleaning kits.

 

[Ilovemycam]

Thanks for the reply! Is it quite dangerous to clean the sensor myself? Just wondering coz the Sony support in my country is not that reliable.

Just spot it out. Don't make a big deal over it.

I have 5 Leicas. They all have spots on them from brand new. Leica even tells you how to keep them to a minimum in their literature. Sad but that is how it is. Don't clean your sensor unless it is a must. I've never had to clean one sensor and have dozens of cams.

 

[Ilovemycam]

I have never needed to clean my sensors with anything other than a rocket blower: GIOTTO’S IND. INC.

All these swabs and liquids are simply money spinners as far as I can tell.

Don't know about money spinners. But yes I agree. Leave the sensor alone unless it is a must to clean. The camera fondlers are always polishing up their sensors and ruining em.