sensor dust HELP!

[dan.rpo]

yes we are...and i got, ken rockwells site just helped me...you have to put the menu options on FULL MENU first, its default setting is SIMPLE...once in FULL options, mirror lock up will appear.....i did that, i can see the one speck of dust in the corner. but my turkey baster method just doesnt get it...im going to have to go by the camera store today and purchase one of those rocket blower things, and possibly the cleaning solution.

 

[SrBiscuit]

ahhhhhhh that does make sense...didnt think of that.

i guess i set my cam to full menu when i got it and forgot all about the needless 'abridged menu'

glad you got it figured out!
i have a dust on mine too so ive been meaning to do this as well.

 

[SrBiscuit]

I didn't mean to give bad advice. :blushing:

i didnt mean to be harsh if i came off that way :hug::

looks like you need to have your menu set to full mode as well just like dan discovered.

d40 + mirror lockup = happy sensors

 

[dan.rpo]

whats the next best thing to do if my turkey baster method wont work? i guess the speck of dust is pretty stubborn, but theres no way i am spedning $30 for some stupid cleaning solution and a swab! if i purchase one of those rocket blowers, does that push air out significantly faster than my turkey baster? should i use any other cleaning solution other than Eclipse E2?

 

[OregonAmy]

yes we are...and i got, ken rockwells site just helped me...you have to put the menu options on FULL MENU first, its default setting is SIMPLE...once in FULL options, mirror lock up will appear.....i did that, i can see the one speck of dust in the corner. but my turkey baster method just doesnt get it...im going to have to go by the camera store today and purchase one of those rocket blower things, and possibly the cleaning solution.

AUGGGHHH thank you!!! the manual doesn't say that. I didn't even realize there WAS a full/simple menu option (guess it's time to read the manual again) - I wonder what else I'm missing out on!!

 

[OregonAmy]

f i purchase one of those rocket blowers, does that push air out significantly faster than my turkey baster?

Yes. The hole is much smaller and the force of air is much stronger than a turkey baster.

 

[dan.rpo]

should i even bother buying one? this speck of dust is MUCH darker than the last, and its really pissing me off. i need this clean before June 19th! (yes, 3 weeks away, but im paranoid!)

 

[OregonAmy]

Is $14 really that much that you're not willing to give it a shot? If so, then just take it to a shop and get it cleaned.

 

[dan.rpo]

and if it doesnt work, am i stuck buying the Eclipse cleaning solution and swabs?

 

[dan.rpo]

is it safe to use any household item to gently swipe the speck of dust off? such as a Qtip? micro fiber cloth? paper towel? I figure i can gently swipe it with a qtip, and if any fibers from the qtip get stuck, those canbe easily blown off with my turkey baster.

i really feel that it is so unecessary to go out and spend money on removing a couple specks of dust from a sensor! its just senseless!

 

[OregonAmy]

is it safe to use any household item to gently swipe the speck of dust off? such as a Qtip? micro fiber cloth? paper towel? I figure i can gently swipe it with a qtip, and if any fibers from the qtip get stuck, those canbe easily blown off with my turkey baster.

But then how will you deal with all the scratches you just made on your sensor?

In other words, there's a REASON there are sensor cleaning kits out there, and don't use anything else if you want to protect your equipment. IMO you're much better off just taking it to a camera shop and having them do it. They'll do it in a relatively dust-free environment, do it properly, and guarantee the work.

 

[dan.rpo]

for a rediculous $80! or more in some cases. this is crazy. im just going to buy that rocket blower thing, if it works, great, if not. ill cry in shame at the stupidity of this matter and how camera manufacturers try very hard not to do anything about it.

 

[adamwilliamking]

already said

 

[farmerj]

Here are the sensor cleaning that I keep in my bag.
Wet & Dry: GREEN CLEAN for fine technics

There is also a compressed air powered "vacuum" system too available.
Suction System: Mini Vacuum: GREEN CLEAN for fine technics

If you understand Bernoulli's principle, it should work pretty decent.

The only thing "Canon" in my kit is my bulb blower. They wanted $4.95 for a "Canon" labelled blower, and $14.95 for a "generic" brand. Guess what I bought.

Do NOT use a lens brush on your sensor. If someone's been rubbing it on their fingers, your body oil will get wiped onto your sensor.

Hello, there are several options available to you. Alot of them have been presented here.

As to "any household" item. Sure. If you want to damage the sensor, leave behind additional debris and stuff.


As to household cleaning chemicals.

Often, your lenses or sensor are coated with specific coatings. These either enhance or change the way light is transmitted in the lens.

Isopropyl alchohol is NOT nice to some of those coatings. Methanol is better.

I worked for a company where I dealt with lens and lasers and cleaning. You use certain chemicals and cleaning material for a reason. If not, you will remove the debris AND the coating on your lenses and sensor. Explain to your boss why you take out a $60,000 lens because you used a tissue wipe instead of a lens wipe.

So is that $20 pack of wet and dry swabs worth it? Yeah it is at that point.

Blowing the debris off the lens is best. Wipe it if you absolutely have to.

 

[KmH]

for a rediculous $80! or more in some cases. this is crazy. im just going to buy that rocket blower thing, if it works, great, if not. ill cry in shame at the stupidity of this matter and how camera manufacturers try very hard not to do anything about it.

It's $80 now......!!!!!!!!!!!!!