Blowing out dust from the G9

Getting dust off the sensor of a G9, without sending it back to Canon.

The dust gets in through the lens, when it extends and retracts. Before I gave up and sent the camera back to Canon to be cleaned, I figured it was worthwhile to try blowing the dust off, by blowing air into the lens, and lens mounts. (Yes, I did look into taking the camera apart. Too scary, even for me. )

And... it WORKED!

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• dust
• Canon
• G9
• removal

[SLRist]

I certainly wouldn't recommend it. Workshop compressors all spit out tiny droplets of oil, and you'll be very likely to blow dust *inside* the camera and onto the sensor.

[seriago]

I hadn't seen your video before but did the same several months ago 'cause the lens had two major specks stuck in it. (As a last resort) this method worked great!

[dkpw]

Thanks - that worked for me with a can of dust off. It took a couple of goes but it definitely works. Great tip to open the battery compartment.. Great tip!

[mixmaxdix]

dust on the sensor is more visible at f8 or the bigger f number you can put on your camera

[ts19191]

Excellent info. Worked for my G9 without having to dismantle it.

I didn't have an air hose, but a canned air-duster - and this worked fine.

Thanks again

[TheAfrantz]

Very intresting. Thanks :)