I think I have some thing in my lens...

[Salma]

I'm concerned and worried that it might be a scratch also :/ I thought it may be feathers at first because I was taking peacock feather shots but even after sensor cleaning and blowing cold air through it hasn't disappeared.

Here's a sample of what my images are looking like


http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/samplwse.jpg
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/samaplw.jpg

I heard it costs about £30 to get it fixed from a camera shop I was wondering if I can do it myself, any advice folks?

[PhantomII]

That's much too sharply in focus to be on your lens.
Clean your sensor some more, you've missed a spot.

[Salma]

Ah ok so it's the sensor!

[Kendoway]

I just recently got myself a squeeze bulb air blower, and some CMOS swabs - and it was worth every penny!

[number six]

Yep, it's the sensor. Stuff in your lens will be so OOF as to be invisible.

Here's a good overview of sensor cleaning: http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/methods.html

and here's a good tutorial: http://www.copperhillimages.com/index.php?pr=tutorials

I use the Copperhill kit for wet cleaning. First you can try a bulb blower like the Giottos Rocket Blower.

-js

[Salma]

Number six thanks so much :D

[Thalagyrt]

I found your problem - you're dividing your focal length by 0! That's mathematically undefined and will cause weird problems!

(Look at the EXIF, it shows f/0.0) :) :lol: