CCD with dust

[HKFEVER]

I have always try my best to avoid the dust from changing lens.
- blow the mount area before remove the len

But today I found a dust that stick on the CCD and no way to blow it away. Also if I zoom in the raw file I can file some very small dust that appear on every picture. :(

I hate DSLR :evil: , almost impossible to avoid the dust.

Can anyone help me with this issue and how to clean the CCD?

[Cadwell]

All you ever need to know.

http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning

Don't get too stressed about sensor cleaning. It's something you'll come to regard as only a minor irritation after a while - kinda like shaving ;)

[FlipsidE]

My camera is still fairly new, so I haven't seen any dust on the sensor yet. But, I'm sure that time is coming. Cleaning the sensor for a DSLR is just regular maintenance. It's like getting the oil changed in your car, replacing tires, replacing brakes, etc. Unless you just don't plan to keep the car long at all, when you buy a car, you know that the above things will happen...it's just part of owning a car. Same with a DSLR. Dust on the sensor is a pain, but it does happen. It's just part of owning a DSLR.

I'll admit that I'm not, at all, looking forward to my first cleaning. But, I am expecting it.

FlipsidE

[FlipsidE]

All you ever need to know.

http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning

Don't get too stressed about sensor cleaning. It's something you'll come to regard as only a minor irritation after a while - kinda like shaving ;)

Would you recommend buying the cleaning kit from that site?

Thanks in advance

FlipsidE

[Andy_T]

I hate DSLR :evil: , almost impossible to avoid the dust.


No problem, help is near!

I offer to swap your DSLR against my G2 at no extra cost for you :shock:

You'll never have to worry about dust again :wink:

Just send me a PM , I'll tell you where to send the camera!

Best regards,
Andy

[Jesper]

All you ever need to know.

http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning

Don't get too stressed about sensor cleaning. It's something you'll come to regard as only a minor irritation after a while - kinda like shaving ;)

Would you recommend buying the cleaning kit from that site?

Thanks in advance

FlipsidE

Yes, I have it and it works perfectly to clean the sensor of my 10D, and it's cheap!

[HKFEVER]

Does the CCD is covered by a low past filter?

Can that low past filter replaced (if scratched)?

[scottbergerphoto]

I have always try my best to avoid the dust from changing lens.
- blow the mount area before remove the len

But today I found a dust that stick on the CCD and no way to blow it away. Also if I zoom in the raw file I can file some very small dust that appear on every picture. :(

I hate DSLR :evil: , almost impossible to avoid the dust.

Can anyone help me with this issue and how to clean the CCD?
I can assure you 100% that you don't have a CCD dust problem and unless you buy a used 1D you won't ever have one! Canon has been using CMOS sensors which Canon makes itself. All the current Canon DSLRS are CMOS. :wink: The cleaning process is the same.
Scott

[FlipsidE]

I can assure you 100% that you don't have a CCD dust problem and unless you buy a used 1D you won't ever have one! Canon has been using CMOS sensors which it makes itself. All the current DSLRS are CMOS. :wink:
Scott

- LOL!! Nice one :)

FlipsidE

[timmyquest]

All the current DSLRS are CMOS

Like the D70 and D100 ;-)

[scottbergerphoto]

All the current DSLRS are CMOS

Like the D70 and D100 ;-)
Check again smart a**. 8)

[Big_B]

Just buy a rocket blower. Its really cheap and really simple. A couple of blasts of air and... ta da! Dust gone. :)

[timmyquest]

All the current DSLRS are CMOS

Like the D70 and D100 ;-)
Check again smart a**. 8)

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_d70.asp

:lol:

[Jon]

. . . or here (http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2&productNr=25214). Only Nikon DSLR with what they're calling CMOS is the D2X.

[scottbergerphoto]

All the current DSLRS are CMOS

Like the D70 and D100 ;-)
Check again smart a**. 8)

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_d70.asp

:lol:
timmyquest,
Stop patting yourself on the back and read my original post again. Sorry to ruin your day.

[timmyquest]

All the current DSLRS are CMOS

Like the D70 and D100 ;-)
Check again smart a**. 8)

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_d70.asp

:lol:
timmyquest,
Stop patting yourself on the back and read my original post again. Sorry to ruin your day.

I wasnt trying to "pat myself on the back" just tyring to clear up the truth. I was unclear as to what you meant by your check again remark.

[scottbergerphoto]

No problem. It just seemed like you were enjoying yourself ( :lol: ) a wee bit too much at my expense. :?
Scott

[timmyquest]

No problem. It just seemed like you were enjoying yourself ( :lol: ) a wee bit too much at my expense. :?
Scott

Ironic, the only reason i put that smiley there was to avoid a condesending tone...

[commando]

Why the guy says "lock up the mirror" in that tutorial, what does he mean? I've never looked inside my 300D - I always put the lens on as quickly as possible to prevent getting dust inside it.

[FlipsidE]

While in some other shootin mode than auto, go to your menu. One option will be "Clean sensor" or "Sensor clean" something like that. If you choose that, it will lock the mirror up for you. Just make sure you have a full battery or an external power source so as not to have the mirror close while you are cleaning the sensor.

FlipsidE

[commando]

Thanks, i'll have a look when I get home :)

[scottbergerphoto]

Why the guy says "lock up the mirror" in that tutorial, what does he mean? I've never looked inside my 300D - I always put the lens on as quickly as possible to prevent getting dust inside it.
The Sensor Clean process requires that the mirror be locked in an "up" position. That prevents damage to the mirror while you clean the sensor. If the mirror, which is very fragile were to close on your blower or cleaning tools, it would get damaged. That's why you need to make sure you use the AC adapter or a fully charged battery. When you are done with the cleaning process you turn the camera off and the mirror will drop down.
Scott

[commando]

I read somewhere that the 300D firmware update enables mirror lock-up. Is that what they were talking about? Will an unmodified 300D do this, or do I need to update the firmware? I was planning on doing it some time anyway.

[scottbergerphoto]

Mirror Lock Up is technique whereby you lock the mirror up prior to taking a picture to reduce camera vibration. The mirror lock up that occurs as a part of the Sensor Clean Process cannot be used as part of a picture taking process.
Scott

[commando]

Mirror Lock Up is technique whereby you lock the mirror up prior to taking a picture to reduce camera vibration. The mirror lock up that occurs as a part of the Sensor Clean Process cannot be used as part of a picture taking process.
Scott

I was wondering what that was, thanks. In what circumstances is this most helpful?

[ron chappel]

Just clean the damn thing and stop worrying :) -you won't damage it.

Mine has done over 10000 pics ,had about 300+ lens swaps,some in very dusty conditions (motocross) and has only needed to be cleaned twice
You may feel the need to do it more often but basically it's nothing at all to worry about