I've known that theres some dust on my sensor for a while now, but hasnt really bothered me nor have I noticed it until this month's 'night' assignment.

I can see specs and dots on every picture I've taken and it's driving me nuts!

Dont really have time to take the trip down to Canon to get a cleaning, and dont trust (know) anyone to do it professionally.

So, I've read the how-to's and do's and dont's. Somewhat nervous, but am pretty sure I can tackle this chore.

Anyways, who here cleans their sensors themselves? What do you use and got any tips?

 

2 words.

Sensor Klear.


I use it on my Mk III with great success. Canon techs in Irvine use it as one of their cleaning routine.

 

hmm, i have the pro-master version of this but have only used it to clean my lenses.

There doesnt appear to be any solvent on the felt side of the pen and I would think that this would just push the dust around and scratch the sensor more than it already is.

 

Cleaned my camera for the first time after 14 months of use. Tried to blow the dust off but it didn't work so went with the wet Copperhill method. Pec Pads & Eclipse from a local camera story & cheap spatula from Wally World. The first camera gear I've bought locally in eight years. Had the sensor clean and enough supplies to do it another 90+ times for less then $20.



Before




After

Third time was a charm for me. First two times I didn't put enough pressure on the spatula.

Websites www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/
If one doesn't want to make their own spatula buy the basic kit. www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning

 

I also use the "wet method" when required. Other than that I use a blower.

XHawkeye - what is the horizontal line on your test shots?

 

Looks like toilet paper.

 

I've been using Hawkeye's technique but I'm interesting in the new adhesive technique. The semiconductor industry has had super-clean non-transferring adhesive tape for years so I know the concept works. Last I checked it was out of stock at, I think, Copperhill. Anyone have a current source?

 

Took a picture of the my old-school Dell CRT which is an Sony Trinitron and they have two wires going across the screen.

 

Ahhhh!

 

No need to shoot anything, ESPECIALLY another piece of glass that could be dirty itself.... Shoot the sky at the smallest aperture you can

Also, when I clean my sensors, I only use Eclipse solution w/ PEC pads that are made for my sensor width.. You could use something else, but be forewarned that if you do, you risk leaving residue on the sensor which is harder to clean and will require professional work.