Cleaning the sensor on your DSLR camera

[34292]

This is a rudimentary method to get rid of big dust particles but not suitable for proper cleaning.

[KH990j]

Dont use those brushes. I was using it to clean the lens and one of the bristles came off and somehow made its way back into the sensor. Was a real pain getting out.

[frbddnsnowflake]

I'm very hesitant to actually touch the sensor so this worked great for me. Thanks!

[adrianTNT]

Don't point it in this direction, users can put fingerprints on your sensor

[littlenikki24]

is it ok to just blow then by mouth?

[tretreant]

@littlenikki24 no

[adrianTNT]

@littlenikki24 yes, but this video is about cameras :))

[robzombie545]

@adrianTNT HAH

[postal1911]

great video thx

[heavenlyguardian]

Good video. Just curious, what camera is that?

[6rellik6agem6]

@heavenlyguardian

Nikon D70s

[remzai]

75% of sensor cleaning kits r useless only 25% r good .. maybe less then 25%..

and good for them bcoz they make money from ppl who r newbie in dslr world.. first wat u should do go read about cleaning kits in forums or pro webpage where u can find truth about cleaning kits..

[gimvarman]

worked for me, thanks for the video, man!

[gimvarman]

worked for me, thanks for the video man!

[twinxkie]

i still can't remove the dust in my lens... :( i dont know if its in the sensor or what.. ive tried cleaning every the sensors, the lenses, the glass while the sensor is down nothing happened. :(

[maria90810]

@twinxkie I have that problem too. I took my canon 50d to a camera shop yesterday and was told the dust is in the prism part of the viewfinder. As long as it doesn't affect the picture quality if should be okay. But it bugs the heck out of me.

[twinxkie]

@maria90810 do you have an idea how much if they're going to clean it?

[icedangel61]

With that tiny little blower?:D really?

[remzai]

lels its noobs cleaning style-if u see on ur photos black dots its means that u will not blow it with this sh*t-anyways if u want see does ur photos has black dots-try to take photos of white wall or yelow or lght blue or another light colors - and use aperture mode to focus everything no blurring- and u will see does sensor need to be cleaned good bcoz this mode blower or brush wont work....it but sometimes yeah its working...

[PTKpaul86]

the sensor isn't exposed , it is the high pass filter over it that you actually clean up .

[pnmd]

you the man! worked for me. thanks for talking about the mirror lockup function.

[cyanatic]

Thanks. This did work for me. Checked before and after shots (over-exposed bright cloudy sky at f22) and some nasty dust spots I had were gone. I was skeptical because I had heard that a blower rarely works on dislodging dust.

[andystringer83]

Thank you.

[MerylFelstorm]

aren't you suppose to turn off the camera when changing lens and opening it?

[NetHawk41]

@MerylFelstorm I don't think so... good question.

[ribbononmywristxx]

@MerylFelstorm noo.. the cleaning mode tells you to turn if off after cleaning so that the mirror inside moves back into position.

[callmecoach1]

Worked great. Thanks for walking me through it!

[Elliottebbs]

coolio

[NickyNeon]

doooooost on ya sensah

[eefjeeitje]

finally  it work for me , the best you can work is holding the camera under a lamp !!!!!! so you can see the sensor from above , and you can see the dust , what also helps is jusing an eartip, to remove the dust !!!

[cordovez74]

Just read your user manual and do what´s written, is that so hard?

[remyworldpeace]

Yah this is v good ta!

Are you from South Africa?

[ramseybuckeye]

This is a good instruction it does work for most dust. If the dust had moisture and stuck, then you'll need a kit like the O-ICK1 Image Sensor Cleaning Kit..

[Xstratefx9084X]

smelly

[arz0n]

Lame. Cleaning the sensor is not just by using a teeny-weeny blower.

[Ronster822]

Speak for yourself, this worked like a charm for me. Nowhere did the author claim that this is the end-all be-all of cleansing procedures. Obviously, if you want that, take your equipment to Nikon.

[den9]

fuckin retarded

[2129261184]

Looks simple, but it scares the crap out of me, if i fuck the sensor, then bye, bye camera, and i have no money for another camera or for a repair.

[fakenphoney]

theres a piece of glass on the sensor, just dont stab it or scratch it

[EFSPhotography]

@fakenphoney

Incorrect, there is NOT a piece of glass over the sensor. There is a film that can be scratched or damaged quite easily

@2129261184

Cleaning your sensor really isn't bad. If you worried, use a blower like in this video, just buy a better blower (giottos rocket air). There is almost no way to damage your sensor when using a blower.

[zx9rmario]

This does not work, you need a sensor swab or special sensor dustcleaner. Not with a blower, with the hairs you can damage the sensor!

Bad instruction

[martingunawan7]

great tips dude!

[photo2341]

nikon d80 doesn't have a button for sensor clean. What is the procedure to clean the sensor on the d80

[fiintzu]

it must have a mirror lock-up function in the menu. the d70 does...and it DOES open the shutter, so u can access the sensor.

[garbaby]

After youclean your camera using this simple technique, I would like to suggest that you put your lens back on and go out and take photography of the sky (provided that it is clear) or a photo of something that is white (remember to over expose by about 2/3 stop so it actually looks white and not gray. This will assist you in making sure the lens is in fact clean and that you did not clean some of the dust off just to put more back on or just move it around.

Cheers!

[DuanePostum]

Thanks for a very helpful and straightforward video. You saved the day!

[chickenreaper]

:D

My little sister would know how to clean the sensor with a blower like this, without watching your stupid video, sucker!

[FrenchGuitarStinger]

Hi. great video,will send a bunch of my buddies to this url!!Now interested , How do you totally service including changing rubbers on Canon SLR's like the canon AV-1 Canon EOS 630,650,750,850,500? Posting how to service a pentx k1000 and nikon SLR's would be great as well. Thanks for listening.

[prmass1]

In the manual this method is mention. He is not pointing the camera down so dust particles move around and that blower sucks. There are bigger blowers with longer reach. Nikon warns not to touch the sensor but all the other methods you do touch the sensor either by liquid or static brushes. You can also send it to an authorize service center but it will cost you $70 or $80. Also newer models have auto cleaning but it will not work if u have too much dust accumulated

[magix93]

which lens is that??

thnks

[1mippy1]

Great video, only the mirror lock-up function on my menu is not highlighted...so...how do I get it switched to on? I've a D100

[rx7trex]

You have to use an AC power supply....Which sucks !

[Katfrench]

Actually, in many cases you are NOT cleaning the actual sensor but a low level filter that is placed over the sensor. This video is OK but the camera should always be facing down, not straight because the dust won't blow out of the camera, but instead blow around in the camera.

[peterm3964]

You are guessing arent you .

[kixpixphoto]

This method never works effectively. Learn swabbing.

[AdamDiddy]

Golden, thank you very much. I have a Nikon D40, it's my first SLR. I had a few dust spots and was afraid to try and clean it myself. I was going to pay $40 at the shop to have them do it. Your video did the trick !

Adam

[drajat01]

Thank you for the tips...it's work well for my d40x

[malmokber]

Thanks for the post.

[Breal191]

Obviously you have to touch the sensor if you're using a sensor cleaner, but you should not use your finger.

You should never used compressed air to clean your sensor, something that I did not hear the author of this threat mention.  If you do you will have a residue left on your sensor. ot good. Don't do it, I know you're tempted';'

[achal89]

so according to u this isnt a safe way at all to clean our sensor??

[fiintzu]

he/she is talking about compressed air, meaning air that comes in some sort of can, like the deodorants. a blower is safe to use, but the canned air is not, because it has some sort of substance in it that will, indeed, leave some residue on the sensor.

[fiintzu]

why is this guy's/gal's comment rated as negative? people, listen to him/her!

[6ixth1rt3en]

LOL @ using mirror lockup to clean a sensor. Mirror lockup locks the mirror up, but doesn't open the shutter. set the camera on sensor clean mode (Canon has this in a menu).

[kixpixphoto]

And the sensor clean mode locks up the mirror. It's the same thing. On Nikon, the option to clean the sensor, being it's not recommended by the company, is to lock the mirror up and access the sensor this way.

[Born2killx]

No. There are two things covering the sensor. First, the shutter. Then, the mirror. The mirror lockup only opens the mirror, leaving the shutter closed and the sensor not exposed. You need to use sensor clean mode, which opens the shutter. Look at the diagram of an SLR on Wikipedia, and you will understand what I'm talking about.

[sharpanator]

what if nikon dont have a sensor cleaning mode? i guess nikon call the same theng just mirror lockup mode

[fiintzu]

yup, it's just mirror lock-up...in mirror lock-up, the slr actually raises the mirror and opens the shutter, so that the sensor is shown... but, for fuck's sake, turn the camera off (close the shutter and lower the mirror) BEFORE you put the lens onto your camera...

[6ixth1rt3en]

dSLRs were and still are designed to be able to change lenses while still on.

Mirror lock-up is to negate camera shake from mirror recoil. It normally works to expose an image with two shutter presses, one to lock up the mirror and a second to expose the sensor/film by opening the shutter. Mirror lock-up on many cameras will drop the mirror after say, 30 seconds of no activity (ie., mirror is locked up, camera is awaiting a second shutter press to expose). <continued in next reply)

[6ixth1rt3en]

Smashing a mirror or shutter are both highly possible with using bulb mode on a camera. Sensor-clean is a different mode where the camera won't close the shutter or mirror until you turn the camera off (at least, that's how it works on Canons). I know on Nikon, you can't even enter sensor-clean mode unless the battery has a high charge; if the charge runs out while the shutters are open and the shutters are closing on a sensor swab (from a dead battery), you'll have some serious repair bills.

[fiintzu]

hm, i don't quite think that mirror lock-up function is for exposing. my d70 never took a picture when i used the mirror lock-up function. and i don't think it ever will...lol.

[lrb2934]

can anyone tell how to remove dust from viewfinder of canon 400d

[jimbendri43]

same way I think. All cameras have mirror lock up function.

[kixpixphoto]

send it to the shop.

[williewalliewoo]

you should NEVER physically touch your cameras sensor. You may destroy it. The only safe thing you can do is blow air in it. Even if you buy a lens cleaning kit that says you should contact the sensor, don't do it. If blowing air does not get rid of the dust, send it to your camera's manufacturer and they will probably clean it for free (i know canon and nikon do)

[jazzwessem]

Huuuuhhhh, never touching the sensor?????????

Sometimes you simply HAVE to touch the sensor to clean it. For my Nikon D200 and Kodak DCS 760 I use Sensor Swabs type 2, a highly reputable CCD cleaning tool, and Eclipse Optic Cleaning fluid. Thom Hogan has written a perfect 'cleaning guide' for the Nikon, you can read it on his site.

Considering your last remark: cleaning for free....... I shouldn't bet on it.....

Roel

[sharpanator]

well, the one who clean the sensors are not nion himself, they are just service partners and i bet they do just the same trick shown in the video or they use sensor swipes.

[DBFilms]

How to remove dust from Canon 400D:

Turn camera on.

End.

=]

[muthafukyou]

LoL! Ya right, the self cleaning sensor doesn't work THAT well.

[fromshadowlands]

Thanks for taking the time!!! I have a Canon 300D and so far, so good. But my Canon D30 did have dust on the sensor and I had to correct every image via Photoshop. Thanks for making this video... Darren

[terroterrotr]

Don't do this otherwise you can harm your sensor. dangerous.

[DavidTheDivine]

o_O blowing air onto it with a blower isn't dangerous.

[pete4468]

Well maybe for someone with your grammar skills it might be dangerous.

[terroterrotr]

pete, are you cleaning the sensor with your tongue? I know 3 languages, I bet you know only one, but this is not the case. I'm experienced in cleaning sensors and this is dangerous. If you use your tongue to clean than do it, I've no idea about cleaning a sensor with tongue.

[jhay420]

awesome..... i'm a DSLR noob, and this really helped. unfortunately my D100 doesn't seem to have a lock function, so i'm just gonna try and set my shutter speed slow.

[pioneerz450]

NOOO you IDIOT if you set your shutter speed slow the sensor will be on and suck all the dust back i know there is a mirror lockup function on the nikon D100

search for: nikon sensor cleaning video

[lightshow9]

Yeah i know that technique. However, what if this qechnique on the video does not work. what i have noticed was from being a photographer by Profession i had to develop my own techniques But For every1 that are just shooting with DSLR as a hobby for them what would you do if a silple blower does not get the settles in dust off the sensor. What would you do then?

[jimbendri43]

He has more info on his site. Using a sensor brush if this doesn't work.

[bmcdonel]

Thanks man! I have been scared to death to do this, but with your video - it showed me it wasn't too hard. I did it and got the speck off of the sensor. Works like a charm. It was fast also.