Hair or lint in my DSLR

T-rev

Went to wimbledon few weeks ago and noticed some hair or lint through the view finder.

Where can I get this cleaned?

It wasnt in the lens as I switched and it was still there. Dont think its on the sensor either as it was showing up on photos when I zoomed in.

Its just very annoying while shooting.

zerohamster

Where are you based? I can help you out no problem.

T-rev

Tallaght, Dublin. Can you pm me your details, thanks zero.

Prenderb

T-rev wrote: »

It wasnt in the lens as I switched and it was still there. Dont think its on the sensor either as it was showing up on photos when I zoomed in.

If it's on the sensor then you'll see it on the image, so if you're seeing it on the image then it's probably on the sensor.

It's no biggy, get yourself a blower rocket, use the mirror clean lock-up function, take off the lens and squirt some air in (squirt through the nozzle gently from outside the camera body so you don't slip and scratch the sensor) and then go take some more (probably bald) photos. (bald as in hairless)

T-rev

sorry that should have said "wasnt"

lol hairless photos, will try that thanks.

Rainbowsend

It is in the viewfinder, wont affect your photos but is VERY annoying!

T-rev

I think I may have wrapped it in a towel. Hope I can get it out, I couldnt leave it there. Would annoy me WAY too much

hbr

T-rev wrote: »

I think I may have wrapped it in a towel. Hope I can get it out, I couldnt leave it there. Would annoy me WAY too much

What type of camera is it? From your description, I would say the
hair is on the focusing screen. If it is on the bottom (mirror side)
it should be easy to remove using a blower.

T-rev

is that the screen above the mirror? i think thats where it seems to be. where can i get a rocket blower?

gloobag

I cleaned out the viewfinder and focusing screen on my 5DmkII a few months back. While I was successful, I would not recommend anyone do this themselves. It's a very delicate operation and you definitely need the right tools for the job. I wouldn't even think of doing it myself again, too nerve wracking!

hbr

T-rev wrote: »

is that the screen above the mirror? i think thats where it seems to be.

I don't know what type of camera you have. A typical DSLR like my
Canon 500D has the focusing screen above the mirror.

You may be able to shift the hair using a simple squeeze blower.
Of course there is always the possibility that you will move it
from the focus screen to another part of the camera like the
image sensor.

If the hair is on the opposite (top) side of the screen, you might not
be able to get at it. If this is the case, you may need to remove the
focus screen. In the case of cameras with interchangable screens,
this is quite easy to do. It may be more difficult with some cameras.

In any case, DON'T handle the focus screen or try to clean it
with any kind of solvent cleaner. They are very easy to mark
and very difficult to clean.

where can i get a rocket blower?

The Giottos Rocker Blower is one particular brand of bulb type blower.
You can get them on eBay or from some camera shops.
http://www.giottos.com/Rocket-air.htm

The term Rocket Blower is often used to refer to any large
rubber bulb blower, in the same way that many people call
their vacuum cleaner a Hoover.