NeoGen Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hi, had my 5D for about a year now, there are no marks on the photos I take, but I was wondering how ofter I should clean the sensor etc? And whether I should attempt it myself or book it in to a specialist to do? I have a 20D too, so maybe it would be worth practicing on that? Does anyone know of any good tutorials on the subject? Thanks N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpInaBox Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Check a plain-ish image carefully before you decide (photograph a blank wall or plain sky) but if there are no marks on your pictures then leave well alone. I tend to change lenses on my 5D quite regularly - half a dozen lens changes per wedding is probably about par - and after a few months I start to notice small ill defined spots on plain areas of the image. Usually a quick 'blow' and the careful application of a very soft lens brush to the sensor surface will sort things out. So far, after well over two years, I've not had to resort to more drastic cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGen Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Nothing visible yet, so I'll leave well alone. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrinderBloke Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 As ImpInaBox suggests shoot a plain blue sky at at say f16 / f22. Examine your resulting images to see if your sensor needs a clean. If it doesn't leave it along. If you are unsure post your image(s) and I sure someone on here will advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGen Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'll have a go tomorrow, and upload some. Other than blue sky what else is a good background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrinderBloke Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 A wall or other plain surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGen Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 OK, Maggie wall it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_S Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I clean mine when necessary with Eclipse swabs & fluid. Usually available on ebay. Put a bit of fluid on the swab, remove lens (obviously), set shutter speed to 15 secs, click shutter, give the sensor a wipe in both directions. Never been a problem, just make sure the camera batteries won't run out while you've got the swab in there or the shutter will flip down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrinderBloke Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 If using Eclipse ensure you get the correct type of fluid for your sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzyjj Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I clean mine when necessary with Eclipse swabs & fluid. Usually available on ebay. Put a bit of fluid on the swab, remove lens (obviously), set shutter speed to 15 secs, click shutter, give the sensor a wipe in both directions. Never been a problem, just make sure the camera batteries won't run out while you've got the swab in there or the shutter will flip down.Don't believe in reading the manual then? There's a 'cleaning sensor' setting in Menu choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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