SafetyNate 0 #1 July 12, 2005 Does anyone know how to properly clean the sensor on the 20D? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #2 July 12, 2005 There are a lot of resources out there on the net describing ways to do it at home instead of sending it to a Canon repair center...best bet is to use the method you are most comfortable with. http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning (has informal endorsement from Canon) http://www.photo.net/equipment/digital/sensorcleaning/ (Bob's articles typically have good advice) http://www.pbase.com/image/15899646 (this homestyle method might appeal to jumpers) I'd suggest the blower first, and if that doesn't clean to your satisfaction, go with the pec-pad swab. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #3 July 12, 2005 I've used a blower on my D70 & followed the directions in the manual. Thankfully with the D70 you can't get to the actual sensor so you are cleaning the scrim/protective layer above it. I got most of the stuff off, but there are a few new smaller spots that I have to work on. so it seems like a process you have to be very cautious with and repeat a bunch of times. be carefull if you use any sort of compressed air b/c it will pick up moisture & spit it towards you sensor. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #4 July 12, 2005 QuoteDoes anyone know how to properly clean the sensor on the 20D? i got some good advise when i was out at perris valley......get a babys nose sucker and use that to blow out the sensor"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #5 July 12, 2005 Funny this has just come up!! I found some picture artifacts that I have attributed to a dirty sensor. I followed the Canon manual (EOS Digital Rebel) and had no change. So I went to a photo repair shop and showed them my pictures and explained that I had cleaned my lenses, mirorr, and used another lens to ensure that was not the problem also, and did the blow on the sensor with a bulb thingy. All to no avail. They too felt it was a dirty sensor and recommended I use "SENSOR SWAB" (Type 2, a digital imaging sensor cleaner) and "ECLIPSE" (a optical cleaning system solution). These are products of "Photographic Solutions Inc." and can be found at www.photosol.com. I can see through the lens that I did indeed clean some of the artifacts off, however; the proof will be in the air this next weekend. I have attached some shots of my problem artifacts and will let you all know how this works out!! ArvelBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SafetyNate 0 #6 July 14, 2005 Thanks everyone! That is what I was looking for. Glad to see other people have the same problems that I do. The blower was just not cutting it. Do you think the wind in free fall forces dirt on to the senser? Has anyone tried taping the crack between the lens and the body? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #7 July 14, 2005 Arvel, Take a look at this thread. Good sensor cleaning information. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=741434;search_string=cleaning%20the%20sensor;#741434 ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #8 July 14, 2005 Thanks LT!! Great information!!! ArvelBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
