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Originally Posted by slodave
Gary,
I use pretty much what you do, but do not have a loupe. The dust was my fault. This was the first time I actually cleaned a sensor. My dad had cleaned it before he gave the camera to me a couple of months ago. It's not really a scary ordeal, but I did want to watch someone else first.
I agree with you regarding Wayne's comment. Any digital camera can get a dusty sensor and what's worse with P&S types, is that you have to take it into a repair facility if there is a major dust spot.
DSLR's are great. You can take unlimited pictures and delete all but the good ones. I also like the control that comes with a DSLR.
Anyway, Wayne is entitled to his position and the camera he has now seems to work for him. At least I think it does...
Dave
Porsche-O-Phile: There's a place for regular film today  |
I suspected this was one of your first tries. It does get scary as your sensor gets worse. Just like anything else it get easier with experience. I still remember the first time I changed the oil in my 85 carrera- made a bigger mess than you did with your sensor. Moose Peterson showed me how to clean these things. One interesting step he uses that you may find helpful. When you remove the lens look into the bottom of the camera box- mirror is still down- it is in front and below the mirror. Use a flashlight and you will see some dirt and minute shavings laying down there. Take a slightly damp Qtip and roll it over the area- pick up the little shavings. Pick them up now, or they will end up on your sensor later.
Shoot more, and now you don't have to worry about sensor crud-
Gary