HELP- Dirty Camera.

[98kotart]

Hey everyone, I am wondering if anyone has any input as to clean my own camera. I was reading to blow out the inside with compressed air. I am going to try this later but this is pretty dusty. Any other input on how to clean my camera?

[kirbinster]

STOP!!!! NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR!!!

Those cans of air spew out liquid droplets which will just make things worse. Use a rocketblower which just forces pressurized room air. Also search the board there are various sensor cleaners you can use.

[dcclark]

Also -- obvious, but worth saying -- check your lenses and filters. Some of that might be coming from those, which are rather easier to clean!

[wulf]

I think Kirbinster has probably made the point clearly enough, in big, red letters. A hand pumped blower will be just fine although it may take a few goes. You'll want a clean environment to work in and, once dust starts floating in the air (after you've dislodged it with the air) you may want to take a break and test the results rather than leaving the camera open to pick up more dust.

Wulf

[98kotart]

Haha, Thanks a lot everyone. I WONT USE COMPRESSED AIRRR! haha

[Jim Bryant]

Never, never change your lenses when the camera is on. The sensor is electronically charged and will suck in all available dust bunnies. So, before you change, turn it off.

[98kotart]

I always shut it off. I dont know why it got so dirty on me. Kinda weird because its always turned down when i swap lenses.

[Jim Bryant]

Gotta be careful if wind is blowing as well. Turn back to wind as if you're taking a pee. Remember the saying, "Don't pee into the wind!"

[alex3410]

don't mean to barge my way in :P but its relevant, whats the best and cheapest way to clean lenses and filters? in other words without expensive solutions lol

[DogHeadGod]

Definitely a rocket blower for the sensor. I bought one recently, and I also got a lenspen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzcj2HX5QHE) they were about £10 each.