Help with Cleaning Rebel XT
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Help with Cleaning Rebel XT
So last night I took some pictures of a friends car in a parking structure, and once I loaded them onto the computer, I could see the spots on the white walls of the structure that are dust inside my camera. It's not the lens, the mirror looks to be clean, but I just cant tell.
What's the easiest way to clean it? I will try to get some pics up so you can see the spots I am referring to.....
What's the easiest way to clean it? I will try to get some pics up so you can see the spots I am referring to.....
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Usually the air duster works for me. I've even used a turkey baster the first time, which helped a lot .
But once there was something that just wasn't coming off, so I bought the sensor cleaning kit from copperhill images. Worked great, but at first I was a little hesitant to be touching my sensor. But when a professional sensor cleaning is over $100, I figured I can do it myself .
I've only had to use it once, but If my sensor looks dirty again, I wouldn't have a problem using it again.
Usually the air duster works for me. I've even used a turkey baster the first time, which helped a lot .
But once there was something that just wasn't coming off, so I bought the sensor cleaning kit from copperhill images. Worked great, but at first I was a little hesitant to be touching my sensor. But when a professional sensor cleaning is over $100, I figured I can do it myself .
I've only had to use it once, but If my sensor looks dirty again, I wouldn't have a problem using it again.
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awesome.
Thanks guys!! I'm assuming I can just pick those up at any camera store right? I know I've seen them there. Any particular one to look for, or will any one do?
Thanks guys!! I'm assuming I can just pick those up at any camera store right? I know I've seen them there. Any particular one to look for, or will any one do?
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In my manual it says I have to have the sensor cleaned by an authorized dealer. It does not say I can clean it with air, or anything. I heard somewhere that Canon will do it for free? Am I hearing lies or is there any truth to this. It's about time I got this thing cleaned.
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^^I've read that even when Canon does it (and I don't think they do it for free) it often comes back no better than it was when it was sent in. You're better off doing it yourself, IMO.
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that would suck. fwiw, I just sent it out for cleaning at Helix camera... they are a reputable Chicago camera shop. I guess we will have to see how it goes. :< they are gonna give me an estimate.
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