EOS 20D Sensor Bad after ONLY 10 Days HELP!!

RFM, does that thing work? I was considering it, it looks foolproof and effective, which is perfect for this dummy.

I bought the Eclipse cleaner and Pec pads from eBay for $8 and made my own 'sensor swab' by trimming down a very small silicon spatula from Williams Sonoma. It was a LOT less than $40 and works perfectly. Whatever you do, DO NOT use just any lens cleaner on the sensor. It'll leave streaks and does not dissolve completely. I made this mistake, but luckily the Eclipse cleaner removed the streaks and left the CMOS sensor perfectly clean. Properly wrapping the Pec pad swabs and making sure to be very gentle and patient was the order of the day here.

We'll see how long it lasts before the thing is dirty again!

Adam

Ordinary lens cleaner has worked fine for me.

---Bob Gross---

Adam do You do 1 swipe or do it in two and do you turn over to the other side on the second swipe.

I did a few swipes with a drop of the eclipse fluid and then a few with the other side to make sure it was dry. Since the Eclipse dries so nice and quickly (and completely) I don't see it being such a big deal to use a few swipes, especially if you are gentle.

Adam

Thanks Adam. I did a grey card test because I have changed my lenses allot, but I hold the Camera upside down and so far the grey card or white card shows nothing. Is there an F stop this should be done at. Sensor cleeaning is new to me, thats why the questions.

Well if you're not seeing obvious spots at f8 or smaller, I say don't touch it. Just use the rocket blower to keep it clean every once in a while, and believe me, you'll know when the sensor gets dirty enough to need more serious cleaning.

But don't fix it if ain't broke!

Yes it does, but there are sometimes very stubborn dust that requires mechanical removal. Also not that difficult, but I have only had to use mechanical means once in four years.

Also please note new users: There is no regular cleaning maintenance required. Anyone who tells you that is nuts. Your sensor only needs cleaning when you see the dust.

Im pretty carefull with my stuff, so I dont need any major cleaning atm.
Actually carefull my ass, since I dropped my 70-200 about an hour ago and well lets say is pretty broken. thanx.

The weirdest thing I encountered was almost like a light spray of oil on the sensor from my 100-400L when it was brand new. I say this because for the first time in about a year my Digital Rebel had a dirty sensor as soon as I put the 100-400L on it out of the box from B&H. A few days later I got my 20D and put the lens on it and Poof.. same problem. It was very frustrating to say the least. Luckily after a good cleaning or two it hasn't done it any more.

Adam