.... I meant "leave it to professionals" in the title :)
Hello!
A technical question - I guess sooner or later everyone finds their DSLR sensor in need of a cleaning.
I had one of my cameras at the store for cleaning once, and now the other one is definitely overdue for a sensor cleaning with visible dirt and dust that I can't get rid of by doing in-camera "sensor cleaning" or by using the air blower. However, it was kind of pricey and you have to wait a long time to get your camera back.
So, my question is - does anyone have experience using the sensor swabs with the cleaning solution that you can buy on the internet? (HERE is an example of what I mean.) Do they work? Is it safe to try? If it is, any brand recommendations?
Some time ago specks of whatever on my camera sensor showing up on my images became a nuisance. I was removing them from my images with photo software, but this is a pain to do with every image. If there were only a few specks I'd have carried on with this method, but they seem to grow.
After reviewing the sensor cleaning options available, I decided to have ago myself and I purchased VDust Plus Fluid + Orange Swabs, the swab size is the same size as your sensor.
I watched some videos on how to clean the sensor and will admit I was rather unsure about doing it, but I did, and It worked a treat, I used two swabs and had a clean sensor.
A few months on I have had specks on the sensor again, but managed to remove them with a rubber air blower.
I wouldn't want to be responsible in recommending you have ago yourself, I can only tell you that I had ago myself and found it easier than I thought it was going to be.
I'll be cleaning my camera sensor the next time it needs it.
@vera365 I don't recommend the one you put a link to. It no longer comes in a kit, and they don't ship the liquid for them. When I used the kit, it did work well; I was a bit intimidated, but I did it successfully (multiple times). I now use this . I'm quite happy with the results. It is also sold at B&H Photo Video.
This is not your new D7200 I hope? If it is, return to Nikon if under guarantee.
If you change your lenses in a clean place and keep the camera angled downwards, it should minimize dust creeping in. And of course, make sure the camera is turned off before you try. :)
First time I needed to clean the sensor I sent it away to have it done professionally, came back in a worse state and had to send it back again, even on the second time it wasn't that good. ended up buying various swabs and fluid from Amazon and doing it myself, its straight forward and have never had a problem on Canon, Fuji and even my Leica which needs it more than most
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Thank you so much for your input! I will give it a go - there is dust on my sensor that I see, but can't get it off with the rubber blower and it just become too much to "clean up" each picture in post processing. Good to hear that you've tried it and it worked.
After watching multiple video's my husband decided to clean his own and had good results. I was going to have him clean my camera but after looking closer it really didn't need it.
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Some time ago specks of whatever on my camera sensor showing up on my images became a nuisance. I was removing them from my images with photo software, but this is a pain to do with every image. If there were only a few specks I'd have carried on with this method, but they seem to grow.
After reviewing the sensor cleaning options available, I decided to have ago myself and I purchased VDust Plus Fluid + Orange Swabs, the swab size is the same size as your sensor.
I watched some videos on how to clean the sensor and will admit I was rather unsure about doing it, but I did, and It worked a treat, I used two swabs and had a clean sensor.
A few months on I have had specks on the sensor again, but managed to remove them with a rubber air blower.
I wouldn't want to be responsible in recommending you have ago yourself, I can only tell you that I had ago myself and found it easier than I thought it was going to be.
I'll be cleaning my camera sensor the next time it needs it.
http://www.amazon.com/Giottos-KIT-1001-Cleaning-Rocket-Blaster/dp/B000KZALSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460321041&sr=8-1&keywords=giottos+cleaning+kits
I use it once or twice a year.
It's simple to do, and you really can't harm anything. Try the blower/puffer first before you get into the swabs and cleaning solution. But it seems you've tried that already.
This is not your new D7200 I hope? If it is, return to Nikon if under guarantee.
If you change your lenses in a clean place and keep the camera angled downwards, it should minimize dust creeping in. And of course, make sure the camera is turned off before you try. :)
Thank you so much for your input! I will give it a go - there is dust on my sensor that I see, but can't get it off with the rubber blower and it just become too much to "clean up" each picture in post processing. Good to hear that you've tried it and it worked.