Cleaning your Digital SLR sensor

This video show how I clean my DSLR sensor on my Canon EOS 30D. I use a simple, safe, effective, and easy method.

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• dslr
• sensor
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• cleaning
• dust
• bunnies
• filter
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• eclipse
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• canon
• eos
• digital
• roy niswanger
• motleypixel

[BilboCameron]

Vacuum is very very overkill. In fact, since you didn't mention cleaning the vacuum hose that you have sitting very close to the open camera, you are possible unintentionally dropping bits of dirt into your camera. There is no such thing as a "negative pressure" over the camera. You are actually creating a wind zone and potentially lifting dust and particles off the table which could end up in your camera. My point is you are creating more ills than benefits.

[motleypixel]

@BilboCameron There's a reason I test results and so far the 20 some-odd times I've used this method I've ALWAYS started with more dust bunnies on the sensor then when I finished after the cleaning. Shooting f/22, close focus, at a bright blue sky.

[satansludge]

you do that as if you have done it before and damaged a sensor, I would drink as well !

[motleypixel]

@satansludge it was really apple juice. Haven't yet damaged a sensor. I've cleaned many friends sensors and saved them all an average of $60 for each cleaning. I've cleaned a Canon 20D, 30D, 50D, XTi, and T1i.

[rockdrummerconnor]

when i look through my viewfinder i can see a small mark on it. is it on the mirror or something?

[motleypixel]

@rockdrummerconnor

1 sec ago It's on our focus screen, but don't try to clean it. Never touch your focus screen. Try using a rocket blower to blast air up towards the focus screen...if that doesn't work, then don't worry about it as it will not have any affect on your images.

[SuperMangn]

Man I just dont change the lens lol, its 50mm all the way

[ranydl]

Very good technique. I agree with the other comments about not using the vacuum. If you had a purified air source, you could blow it gently across the camera opening as they do in surgery rooms. Probably best to just do it in a room that has no drafts and has the doors and windows shut most of the time (as in an unused guest bedroom). Overall, excellent video!!

[GreasyPsycho]

@NDSCollector What about them? They have a sensor too, just like the 30D, it's just, physically, a bigger sensor. Same principles apply. That's like asking how Shaq puts on his shoes...no different than you do!

[NDSCollector]

What about full frame?

[Aragiss]

You shouldn't put more than 2 cubes of ice to a glass of whiskey. That's against whiskey traditions!

[bradsam]

i like to take like two shots before i even shoot. that helps me. im not good with people so it helps me open up and not be sloppy.

[BlankMessageTV]

i have way too much dog hair in my house to even risk this lol

[espaceman000]

@BilboCameron

His method seems logical to me. Vacuum hoses have a pretty steep fall-off zone when it comes to grounded dust particles. Otherwise you'd be able to clean your floors from a foot or more away, and that just isn't the case. Nearby airborne particles, however, will be drawn to the vacuum; and once it's heading for that nozzle, there's no reason for it to take a detour into your camera.

[lollalot]

Wisky to calm yourself down :) you're not gonna be a bomb disarmer anytime soon are you. Nice video.