F22 Dirt

[f0xy]

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is this a dirty mirror or sensor? the lens is clean both ends....or is there no way to tell and ive just got to pay to get it cleaned?

 

[Hazza]

Just a cloudy sky tbh.

 

[planetx]

it will be your ccd, the mirror is just for viewing.

 

[f0xy]

it will be your ccd, the mirror is just for viewing.

not worth risking cleaning myself? ive read a few guides around and about and it seems a little tricky.....how does the dirt get there in the first place? does it happen to dslr's normally?

 

[Andy.]

I would be a bit nervous to clean my sensor myself. I would probably just make a worse mess. You can try a rocket blower (NOT COMPRESSED AIR CAN!) and see if that shifts some of it.

Dirt gets there most of the time from changing lenses. One of the reasons why I never do it outside if it is windy and always keep the camera body face down to minimise the risk of getting shite in there.

 

[planetx]

if in doubt chuck it into jessops

 

[Hazza]

Does Jessops still exist? Thought they had financial problems last year?

 

[Andi-B]

Yep Haz, they still exist, they've just cut back on loads of shops and staff.

 

[Hazza]

Ahh no wonder the one in Watford's closed down

 

[Sym0n]

it will be your ccd

+1

Dunno about anywhere else but I had mine cleaned by Calumet, cost about £35 if I remember rightly. But like AndyRS said you can try and blow it out with a rocket blower first to see if that saves you a trip and some cash.