 Kathy |
SLR Camera Cleaning: Digital Vs. Film I have read so much recently about cleaning the sensor in digital cameras that I began to wonder if I should clean the mirror I see when I have the lens off of my Rebel G? Is cleaning a film-based camera as touchy as cleaning a digital camera seems to be?
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Jon Close |
The mirror is very delicate. It is easily scratched and the silvering can come off. Do not use lens cleaning solution or cloths/tissues on it ... just a gentle blower brush only. Remember that cleaning the mirror is not vital. Dust and fingerprints on the mirror have no effect on the image.
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Kathy |
Thank you very much!
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Ken Barrett |
Kathy Check out this site for supplies and how to.... http://www.micro-tools.com/Merchant2/psi.htm Ken
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Deacon Lacy |
Don't touch the mirror! I made that mistake once and was cruelly reminded of my stupidity every time I looked through the viewfinder. The scratch damage had no affect on my pictures, just my ego. Leave the inside to a technical pro. Digital SLR cameras are wonderful machines but they do have some issues. Change you lenses fast and in a clean environment. Make sure the camera is power off or the sensor will draw dust inside – real fast! It’s a static electricity thing. Dust loves a camera sensor almost as much as you television screen. Deacon
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Kathy |
Thanks to all for the responses! Most helpful.
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David A. Bliss |
I have blown off the sensor on my 10D with no ill effects. When I start seeing spots on my pictures, I blow it out. It seems to work, but I live in a dry climate, so the dust doesn't stick as much. I have never tried to clean the sensor by touching it. That makes me nervous.
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sebastian dominguez |
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Kix Pix |
You 'CAN' clean your mirror without any problems. Provided you have the right materials and are gentle. The thing is, as stated above, it serves not vital purpose other than you viewing what the lens sees. As far as recording onto the film, the mirror pops up and out of the way. In digital there is a mirror as well. The sensor is under the mirror. Hence, putting a dslr into mirror lock up mode to clean it. The image sensor is your 'plane of film'. It would be like you cleaning a section of film/ frame of film while loaded into your camera.
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Christopher A. Walrath |
DO NOT CUT THE RED WIRE. If moved one iota of a wee bit then you will not be taking pictures of what you are seeing from that mirror. Take it to a shop.
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