sensor cleaning

[bernhund]

Having looked through some of the pages on here, I realise that the sensor on my D80
must be in need of a clean. So the question is: How do I go about it and how do I avoid
damage?

[paul911]

I did mine a few weeks ago with this

http://www.cameraclean.co.uk/products.php?cat=Intr...

Really easy to do, just stay off the vino while your doing it

[Craikeybaby]

I use Digipads and Eclipse fluid, but unless it is really bad it is worth having a go with a rocket blower first. I only use a wet clean when the rocket blower doesn't work, which is only once or twice a year.

[markmullen]

In order I use them;

Internal sensor clean, set to run every time I switch on or off.
Rocket blower, quite frequently, particularly if I've changed lenses in the field
Wet clean with green visible dust swabs and vdust formula.

If you're going to do your own wet cleans can I recommend a loupe, they are dear for what they are but they do make the job a whole heap easier.

[Gemm]

I use a blower first, then if not successful, sensor brushes do the job. I used 'wet' method when I first got my DSLR, but I haven't needed since.

[MartinP]

I use a rocket blower first and if that doesn't clear the offending particles, then it's sensor swabs+eclipse fluid. I usually have to use two or three swabs before I get the sensor spotless.

[bernhund]

Thanks fellas..this might sound really stupid but how do I get to the sensor and will it be obvious that I'm looking at it? i.e remove lens and there it is?

[markmullen]

bernhund said:

Thanks fellas..this might sound really stupid but how do I get to the sensor and will it be obvious that I'm looking at it? i.e remove lens and there it is?

YOu'll need to flip the mirror out of the way, most cameras have a manual sensor cleaning mode which does this, on mine you select it in the menu, then press the shutter. Make sure you've got a charged battery before you start or when it runs out of power the mirror can flip back, not ideal if you've got a sensor swab in there! When you've finished switch the power off which will drop the mirror back down.

The first time is really daunting but you soon get used to it.

[bernhund]

markmullen said:

bernhund said:

Thanks fellas..this might sound really stupid but how do I get to the sensor and will it be obvious that I'm looking at it? i.e remove lens and there it is?

YOu'll need to flip the mirror out of the way, most cameras have a manual sensor cleaning mode which does this, on mine you select it in the menu, then press the shutter. Make sure you've got a charged battery before you start or when it runs out of power the mirror can flip back, not ideal if you've got a sensor swab in there! When you've finished switch the power off which will drop the mirror back down.

The first time is really daunting but you soon get used to it.

cheers Mark, I'll try it out

[binliner]

I use a rocket blower and sensor pen, never needed anything more than that