Sensor Brush

[Elton]

I have what looks like, after much Googling, dust on my sensor.

 

How come sensor brushes cost so much?!!

 

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trk...-All-Categories

[Magi]

Hi Elton ..

 

First make sure that the spots are not on or within your lens.

 

My opinion, for what it's worth.

 

Don't use a brush ! :thumbdown:

 

It is very easy to b*gger up the most sensative part of your camera by over-enthusiastic use of a brush. And replacement of your sensor can cost more that the price of the whole camera. I would be very dubious about anything touching your sensor .. even something as "soft" as a sensor brush.

 

Far better (and cheaper) to use a lens blower to clear out any nasties that may be lurking within your camera, making sure that the tip of the blower does not touch the sensor .....

 

Like I said .... my opinion.

Edited August 15, 2010 by Magi

[jeepster]

I hear Brillo pads can be used to get rid of the dust you mention, but be gentle!

 

Or try air in a can, it's a few quid from maplin and gently applied will shift it.

[Elton]

Hmmm....some kind of blower it is, then

 

Think I'll use 7DayShop again...

 

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_in...oducts_id=99795

[Magi]

Hmmm....some kind of blower it is, then

 

Think I'll use 7DayShop again...

 

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_in...oducts_id=99795

 

 

There you go ...

 

Ideal !