 Sherri L. Regalbuto |
dust on sensor 20D I got a Canon 20D for Christmas, since then I have shot very little and had to have my sensor cleaned. I just put my lense on and 2 weeks later I have dust on my sensor again. Is it me? I am getting extremely frustrated by ruined pictures due to crap on the sensor. How can I avoid this? Is this something you need to clean weekly? Thanks
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roberthambleyphoto.com - Robert Hambley Contact Robert Hambley Robert Hambley's Gallery |
Did you have it cleaned or clean it yourself? You can save a little time by cleaning it yourself when necessary. You can also reduce the possibility of dust by a couple of things. 1. Turn camera off when switching lenses. If it is on, the sensor has a charge and can atract dust. 2. Have the camera body facing down when changing the lens. This way any loose dust has a greater chance of falling out of the camera body, not back onto the sensor. 3. Try to minimize the amount of time there isnt' a lens on the body. 4. Try to change lenses in a calm environment (ie. the smaller the amount of dust in the air, the smaller the breeze etc) Not always possible, but try and shield it if you have to change in windy conditions. There are probably some other suggestions that others will mention, but these helped me a lot. Good Luck
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Karma Wilson |
I keep a blower with me and blow my lens and sensor every time I change a lens. Takes a little extra time--but well worth it. Especially if you're as bad of a duster and houskeeper as I am! Karma
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Michael H. Cothran |
Here's the website of a great place for sensor cleaning information and equipment. www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com Specks on the sensor is a part of life, but you sound like your having more than your average specks way too early in your camera's career. Each time you remove the lens there is potential for dust to be magnetically attracted to your sensor. Winter time is worst of all, since the air is usually so dry. Your house may also have more dust/lint than normal. Michael H. Cothran www.mhcphoto.net
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Kerry L. Walker |
You can avoid this problem by buying a film camera. Hee, hee, hee.
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