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Canon 20d - Spots

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  • 12-12-2008 3:26pm
    #1
    Irish Traveling
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Quick question someone may be able to help me with. When taking photo's, especially into the sun, a number of dots show up on my pictures. I've cleaned the lens and so think there maybe dust on the sensor.

    What is the best way to verify this, and if it is the sensor how do a I go about cleaning it.

    Thanks.
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    bmcgrath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 230 ✭✭bmcgrath


    It prob is dust on the sensor. I've had this problem on my 30D. I brought it into my local camera store for a cleaning in Drogheda. They can clean it for you.

    Only cost me 5eur.... Dunno if all stores charge that much.


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    mikeanywhere
    Registered Users Posts: 2,735 ✭✭✭mikeanywhere


    bmcgrath wrote: »
    Only cost me 5eur.... Dunno if all stores charge that much.

    Very good price!! :cool:


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    bmcgrath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 230 ✭✭bmcgrath


    mikeanywhere wrote: »
    Very good price!! :cool:

    It helps to build up a relationship with your camera store.
    I get 18 inch prints for 5eur each and 30inch for about 12 :)


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    bovril
    Registered Users Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭bovril


    If you use the search tool and search for "dust" or "dust on sensor" you'll find lots of threads which give you tips on how to check if it's your sensor or not that is dirty.

    If you find it is your sensor then the first step IMO is to try a rocket blower. If this doesn't work then you can look into other cleaning methods. A 'wet' clean in any of the shops in Dublin can be quite expensive, if they will do it at all for you. I ended up buying the stuff and doing it myself.


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