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Smears on sensor (Samsung EX1)

Started Jan 2, 2016 | Questions thread
Peadingle
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Re: Smears on sensor (Samsung EX1)

jim4850 wrote:

It will be dust on the sensor, sorry I don't have an EX1 so I can't give instructions how to access the sensor but on compact cameras of mine it involves undoing the case screws, removing the camera back, then undoing the screws holding the sensor in place to access it then you'll get a chance to inspect and clean the sensor. A blower is good for that.

Thanks. But on the EX1 there is a ribbon cable to disconnect, and the connector is very fragile. I sent my last EX1 to a Samsung approved service centre to get the sensor cleaned, and the company doing the job broke the connector, and then said that it was broken when I sent the camera to them. It cost almost as much as I paid for the second EX1 to get the first one repaired, and I don't want to go through all that again.

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