Posted by Ned Fenimore on June 6, 2006 at 11:39 PM
I'm looking for an idea of what the cost might be to get my camera sensor professionally cleaned. Has anyone had this done locally, or shipped their Canon 1 series back in for this? I'm just looking for a ballpark figure. Along with the usual dust, mine has a bit of some sort of residue that will probably require a cleaner to remove. This something I would rather pay to have done than try myself.
I do it all by myself. Last time I asked here in Seattle (few years back), they told me they don't do it anymore since it is a very sensitive issue (Glazer camera). I have done it by myself from the begginhg and never had a problem. I think it is just one of myths. It is pretty hard to actually scratch the filter nevermind to even get to sensor itself.
Hey look up at Art Morris' website for digital extras, they sell a sensor cleaning pen for about 20$ with instructions to clean the sensor, seems pretty decent and Art Morris doesnt recommend stuff unless its worthy.
so far I've been lucky enough to get all the speks off with a large squeeze blower and a very gentle touch with an anti-static brush. I'm dreding the day I have to use fluids and such :(
I use this: http://www.visibledust.com/ to clean 99% of what gets onto our sensors @ Ramblin Lamb. For the bits that won't go away with a brush I use Eclipse Cleaner and Sensor Swabs. The sensor swabs are kinda spendy but I use them rarely now that I have the Visible Dust brushes.
Don't feel that you as an owner of a DSLR cannot clean your own sensor. You can with the right tools and a little patience.
No matter what do NOT ever use a ball blower or ANY kind of blown air inside your viewfinder box!!!! This can damage your shutter!!!!! The shutters on today's SLR's/DLSR's are VERY fragile!!!!
For those of you in the Seattle area who want to have a bit of a lesson to get over the heebie jeebies about this whole sensor cleaning thang please feel free to ask and I'd be glad to do so. Over a cup of Hood River Coffee of course!
Thank you for all of the suggestions and offers.. Before I went out this morning, I very gingerly used a miniscule amount of lens cleaner on a foam q-tip designed for cleaning 3/4 inch tape deck heads, and I successfully removed the small smear of whatever..
I'm cool with using a brush on it - I notice the price has came down on some of there immensely.. I'd also thought it might be good to have it done in conjunction with a general clean and lube. My camera came with the dummy A/C "battery" pack that allows cleaning without the risk of not having a fully charged battery. I assume it is mainly used for studio work settings when not used for cleanings..
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Do you have Eclipse solution and pads? That should remove any grime. Email me if you're not sure what to do.
Kevin
Don't feel that you as an owner of a DSLR cannot clean your own sensor. You can with the right tools and a little patience.
No matter what do NOT ever use a ball blower or ANY kind of blown air inside your viewfinder box!!!! This can damage your shutter!!!!! The shutters on today's SLR's/DLSR's are VERY fragile!!!!
For those of you in the Seattle area who want to have a bit of a lesson to get over the heebie jeebies about this whole sensor cleaning thang please feel free to ask and I'd be glad to do so. Over a cup of Hood River Coffee of course!
I'm cool with using a brush on it - I notice the price has came down on some of there immensely.. I'd also thought it might be good to have it done in conjunction with a general clean and lube. My camera came with the dummy A/C "battery" pack that allows cleaning without the risk of not having a fully charged battery. I assume it is mainly used for studio work settings when not used for cleanings..