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The Scoop On Sensor Cleaning?

Started Oct 21, 2013 | Discussions thread
DanCee Senior Member • Posts: 1,659
Re: The Scoop On Sensor Cleaning?

benlen wrote:

Hey folks,

I own a Canon 650D/T4i, and though this camera supposed has an automatic sensor cleaning inside it, it clearly doesn't work as I've got some gunk on my sensor.

Since I use my DSLR for video, it is supremely important that I get rid of this dust, but I've never known the best way to go about it.

If I send it in to Canon, I'm without my camera for something like a week and they charge an outrageous price for cleaning the sensor. The camera store down the street charges 70 bucks for a sensor clean! This is outrageous.

By the same token, however, cleaning the sensor yourself can damage it and void the warranty, right?

What's the best course of action here that is safe for my camera and my wallet?

Thanks a bunch!

-ben

Get some information to clean the sensor yourself and get the swab. I use Visible Dust brand and it's easy to use.  It was kinda scary, but apparently is an OK process.   Of course sensor is delicate and any cleaning process to it need to be done in careful manner.. it's actually stronger than we think.  The mirror is actually more sensitive than the sensor..

Automatic sensor cleaning do their part but can't clean all dust.  Some is just too sticky..

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