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seamansroost
7th of April 2003 (Mon), 20:08
Has anyone heard of a function on the 10D that brushes or blows or by some other means cleans dust off the CMOS sensor? I would swear that I read it somewhere. Or has Canon provided another way to clean it? I have heard that on the D100 you can acually swab the sensor and the blow it off for cleaning. Any info from you 10D experts out there would be extreeeemly helpful. Thanks
Dans_D60
7th of April 2003 (Mon), 21:15
Sorry, no magic sensor cleaner in the 10D. Firstly, only clean the sensor if you really believe it needs it. I have performed this routine only two times on my D60 and never on my D30 or 10D. The “proper” method is to set the camera up for sensor cleaning – this is a menu selection on the 10D. Press the “set” button (10D only) and the mirror will lock up and the shutter will open. Blow the dust off with a small hand held rubber bulb blower. Do not touch the sensor and never use a can of compressed air.
Dan
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martcol
8th of April 2003 (Tue), 00:49
Dans_D60 wrote:never use a can of compressed air.


But, is compressed air OK to "flush out" the cameral during a lens change? i.e. without using the lens cleaning function. I'm paranoid about dust/dirt on the sensor. It's all I can do to stop myself climbing into a bin liner to change the lens! But then, what about dandruff? Arrgggh!

Martin
Brettpp
8th of April 2003 (Tue), 05:28
I have had my 1D for about 8months
Dans_D60
8th of April 2003 (Tue), 08:35
martcol wrote:
Dans_D60 wrote:never use a can of compressed air.


But, is compressed air OK to "flush out" the cameral during a lens change? i.e. without using the lens cleaning function. I'm paranoid about dust/dirt on the sensor. It's all I can do to stop myself climbing into a bin liner to change the lens! But then, what about dandruff? Arrgggh!

Martin


At your own risk. Assume the shutter is closed and you want to flush out the camera with compressed air? I wouldn’t do it. The shutter is not “air tight” and you may cause more damage than good. Digital SLR’s are a bit different. I’ve owned a D30 since March 2001 and never felt compelled to use compressed air for anything.
Dan
http://www.pettusphoto.com