How do you clean your Canon DSLR Sensors?
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Geee... you actually tried it!
When I saw the vacuum method I thought he was kidding. Your mirror flip up and shutter are quite fragile and light. Subjecting it to a 1000w vacuum is really too much.
If he really used this method, he probably used the lowest vacuum setting and sucked it at some distance.....;p
When I saw the vacuum method I thought he was kidding. Your mirror flip up and shutter are quite fragile and light. Subjecting it to a 1000w vacuum is really too much.
If he really used this method, he probably used the lowest vacuum setting and sucked it at some distance.....;p
freelancer
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Did you use a blower or canned air to charge the brush?RossChang said:Well... luckly it will probably take me a few more months before I try tat... cos... Just swap my sensor with the visible dust sensor brush... now it's clean as new
Sorry to hear that. I have used this method on both my Canon 300D and 20D without any problems. I guess Nikonians should stay away from this method. BTW this thread is about cleaning Canon sensors and not Nikon sensors.ceo684 said:
On the contrary, I use the highest setting and try to make a seal as far as possible between the openings of the camera body and the flexible tubing of the vacuum.Zplus said:
Try it only if you own either the Canon 300D or the 20D and please don't try if you own a Nikon.RossChang said:
joeyao said:
This method does work if you know your camera and you do it carefully. We have used it on the 1D, 1D MkII & 20D with no problems.
A bit of cleaning solution and a simple self-made swab is used for regular cleaning, especially for the 1D series (model used most often).
The vacuum is used about once a month or after a series of long shoots.
The cameras get sent in to Canon for a through cleaning about once every 6 - 12 months.
BTW, dust spots tend to be a problem only with small apertures. ie the smaller the aperture the more spots you'll see. It's a small test we do sometimes to check the condition of the sensor.
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Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but I use the SpeckGRABBER Tool from Kinetronics. Its basically a straw with a piece of small rubber material that you use to dab on the sensor, thereby removing the dust specks in the process. doesn't leave stains, no scratches.
Other than that, practice good camera handling skills and the camera body will last you a long time b4 you send it for servicing.
Other than that, practice good camera handling skills and the camera body will last you a long time b4 you send it for servicing.
JediForce4ever
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so when is the best time to go for a quick service when its not so busy??Canew said:
knoxknocks
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I use compressed air, but at a distance away with the sensor facing downwards.
Works for me most of the time, execpt when i'm travelling and can't bring it along
Works for me most of the time, execpt when i'm travelling and can't bring it along
JediForce4ever
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you've gotta be real careful man...knoxknocks said:I use compressed air, but at a distance away with the sensor facing downwards.
Works for me most of the time, execpt when i'm travelling and can't bring it along
Eh I use my last finger to clean. Add eclipse solution and pec pads (if there are smudges).
Wrap pad around finger - once solution is dry if there is still dust use "visible dust sensor brush" to pick off any lint. Tried wrapping with ice-cream stick but it's just too cumbersome.... :sweat:
Wrap pad around finger - once solution is dry if there is still dust use "visible dust sensor brush" to pick off any lint. Tried wrapping with ice-cream stick but it's just too cumbersome.... :sweat:
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