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Xplosion
19-06-2008, 19:10
Ahhh, I'm a newbie and I think thats a dust spot, what do you guys say? I've got a Nikon D40, what would be the best way to get rid of it and without damaging the sensor?

Ps. Spot is in the upper left corner, in the sky

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/darpan/dustspot.jpg
Magnum
19-06-2008, 19:12
Take another picture and see if its the same place. Do you have a rocket blower?
Xplosion
19-06-2008, 19:13
I took a series of shots and that spot is there, so I presume its a dust spot? I hvn't got a rocket blower, worth getting?

Just confused as to how to clean the sensor, do you need to do the mirror lock up etc?
AliB
19-06-2008, 19:15
Shoot through a lens wide open at a white piece of paper. Downlad the pic and blow it up. You can then see the dust more easily.

I cleaned the sensor on my 20D for the first time last week using something called dust aid but there are plently of other good product. Flashman did a really good review of the arctic butterfly a couple of weeks ago.

Hope that helps.
Shutterman
19-06-2008, 19:17
yes you do then invert the camera and use rocket blower whilst hold camera inverted so dust can fall out..

Shutterman
Flashman
19-06-2008, 19:21
Flashman did a really good review of the arctic butterfly a couple of weeks ago.

Thank you AliB :) .... It's HERE (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=63771&highlight=arctic+butterfly)


Also... a possibly useful vid below:

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Flashy
grumpybadger
19-06-2008, 19:26
Shoot through a lens wide open at a white piece of paper. Downlad the pic and blow it up. You can then see the dust more easily.

I cleaned the sensor on my 20D for the first time last week using something called dust aid but there are plently of other good product. Flashman did a really good review of the arctic butterfly a couple of weeks ago.

Hope that helps.

It's normal to stop down the lens to show dust spots better.

I use Eclipse swabs and fluid.

My 1DS Mk II has a stubborn mark, so it's going to be cleaned professionally next week.

Paul
Xplosion
19-06-2008, 19:28
Cheers, you guys are great....
Magnum
19-06-2008, 19:44
Only consider getting the sensor cleaned if the rocket blower doesnt work. I bought one today, £10 and a good buy for all your kit.
Xplosion
20-06-2008, 10:51
sooo...you know this dust on the sensor...






It was some dust on the lenses DOHHH

what do you think about the idea of the shot anyway?
Slipper-one
20-06-2008, 11:01
Rocket blower from Jessops on line pick up in-store is 7.99 less 25% ( JESODHSC25 ) = 5.99.
Also if you go via quidco or topcashback there's another 2 to 3 % off.