digital camera cleaning

[kathydudgeon]

Where and how is the best way to get specks cleaned out of the digital camera. I can see them in the finished product.

[Inspeqtor]

Hi Kathy,

Welcome to the Village!

I don't know very much about this product, but I have been told it is a good one from Delkin Devices (http://www.delkin.com/products/sensorscope/). The link provided shows 4 different options. Perhaps someone else has experience with this, or some other product.

[Bob_Benner]

I wouldn't even attempt to clean the sensors on my cameras. They are very sensitive and very easy to damage. I do use a bulb blower to blow off any loose dust that might be on the sensor. If you have a dirty sensor consider taking it in to get cleaned or sending it to the manufacturer for cleaning.

[ljameso1]

I use the artic butterfly to get dust specks off. They also have swabs for smears. Directions for cleaning are usually in the camera manual. You are not actually cleaning the sensor but rather a clear glass filter that protects the sensor.

[Codebreaker]

You don't actually state but I assume you have a D-SLR otherwise there is no way.

Try a Blower first but if they still persist I'd recommend the Artic Butterfly. Easy to use and no fluids or sticky pads. You just need a steady hand first time you use it :)

Colin

[lexcell]

Here is an excellent tutorial on cleaning your sensor by Moose Peterson. He takes you step by step through the process and mentions the products he uses (Visible Dust).

http://www.moosepeterson.com/techtips/cleanccd.html

You will need to learn to clean your sensor because it is not practical to take your camera in for a cleaning every time you find dust...