Re: Digital Sensor

On Feb 6, 5:02 am, "Celcius" <celciu...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Followfocus Productions" <followfo...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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Does anyone recommend a cheap way to check and clean the sensor of my
DSLR camera? I read that dust gets in easily. I have seen some tools
that clean it and check it for dust and particles, but was wondering
if there is a cheap or free alternative?

Many thanks in advance!

GN

http://www.followfocusproductions.com

Hi!

First follow your camera's instructions. With my Canon D30, I set the menu
to Sensor Cleaning. Be sure you have a fresh battery!

Then You try to blow the dust off with a blower. I use the Lenspen blower:http://www.lenspen.com/?cPath=1&products_id=HB-1&tpid=146
Watch the choice of your blower. Some have some type of powder inside as a
result of manufacturing. Buy one for SENSORS.

Take anothe pic as instructed above (f22, etc). If dust persists then go to:http://www.copperhillimages.com/index.php?pr=tutorialsandhttp://www.pbase.com/copperhill/image/71784128

I use both of the above, when needed. I have encountered no problems.

Marcel

Thanks a million Marcel! This tutorial is perfect...

GN
http://www.followfocusproductions.com
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