Sensor Cleaning

[BigMansZetec]

Recently noticed a mark on all my photos, assumed it was the lens, but then relaised it occured on my other lens too. So i'm assuming it is the sensor.

Never done this before so what is the best method for cleaning the sensor?

So much for the 400D's sensor cleaning system!

[GetCarter]

Just in case you decide to dive in... don't!

There are ways to do it, but it has to be done right.

Wait to see what people say on here - 'Butterfly' seems to be the weapon of choice.

Personally I get it done by pro's.

[lowdrag]

The first time you do this it is frightening! I still use the Eclipse liquid with and find it very good and have never had any damage. Go here to read about it:-

http://www.wetmethod.com/

Seriously, you think you are really going to damage your camera but even a ham fisted person like me got it right. There are dry and wet methods but my dirt was so encrusted the first time only the wet method worked and I've stuck to it. Interestingly, my problems have only arisien with the D70 and never the D2X. Better sealing I guess.

Before you try anything though, use a puffer and see if that dislodges the dirt. Some people have even tried (not touching of course) the vacuum cleaner and that's worked too!

[srider]

GetCarter said:

Just in case you decide to dive in... don't!

There are ways to do it, but it has to be done right.

Wait to see what people say on here - 'Butterfly' seems to be the weapon of choice.

Personally I get it done by pro's.

Wuss

[GetCarter]

You bet.

[BigMansZetec]

Thanks for your responses. I will have a look at the various methods and see which I dare have a go at!
I don't think I need do anything too drastic as its only a few months old so the problem isn't any worse than a bit of dust.

Cheers
Will

[andybuk99]

With my Leaf back 99.9% of the time the "Hurricane Blower" does the job. Otherwise eclipse solution but honestly try the blower first as it is really only going to be dust. As soon as you have started with solutions it is a pain in the butt to achieve a good finish.

[lowdrag]

For future reference please try and change lenses inside or if outside keep the camera upside down with the interior facing the ground. It helps I assure you. Gravity will otherwise win out.

[LotusJas]

Anyone tried "discofilm" as recommended on the podcast "tips from teh top floor"?