Sensor cleaning?

[dragonfly]

got bliddly spots all over my sensor, hubby tried cleaning it but not improved it any - anyone know who I can get to clean it properly? Know there is a firm in Glasgow but can't remember the name of them

[Deemac]

Have you tried using a rocket blower?

[dragonfly]

tried everything!! and its worse than before - only had 3 spots before, now have 7!!

[The Oracle]

tried everything!! and its worse than before - only had 3 spots before, now have 7!!

Have you tried these methods.

http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/cleaning.html

[John Baikie]

A.J Johnstone in Glasgow are probably the ones you're thinking of.
http://www.ajjohnstone.co.uk/

[dragonfly]

thats the one!! how much do they charge John?

[North Light]

dragonfly,

I have always found that a blower will remove most dust, with full frame digital cameras there tends to be a problem with oil from the mirror mechanism but you should not have this problem.

In addition to the link given by The Oracle here are a few more:-
http://www.cameraclean.co.uk/index.php
http://www.bythom.com/cleaning.htm
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/es...cleaning.shtml

But I would try the rocket blower or similar again, if that leaves you with one or two spots I would not worry too much as they are so easy to remove in post processing .

NL

[John Baikie]

thats the one!! how much do they charge John?

No idea - but I'm sure they'll tell you over the phone if you give them a quick call. I have always cleaned my own cameras. I know they are very good for servicing and repairs. Good luck

[The Oracle]

with full frame digital cameras there tends to be a problem with oil from the mirror mechanism but you should not have this problem.

With some Canon DSLR cameras (not just Full Frame) using continuous shooting at fast shutter speeds can cause lubricant to spread on to the sensor.

Apparently Canon are known to be generous when lubricating the internal mechanism.

I've looked into this a bit after it happened to mine !!!

[silversurfer]

thats the one!! how much do they charge John?

Got a 30D cleaned by them last July - plus checkover and update of firmware (not required) for £32 plus VAT.
Did it same day - left it with them for a few hours.
Very central location - just next to Central Station.
Rate them highly.

[dragonfly]

thanks for that SS, think I will send off as we have tried and made it worse, and I can see lots more then I look through the eye piece I have bad psoriasis so think its dust particles from that

TMI probably!!

[grumpyhippo]

A.J Johnstone in Glasgow are probably the ones you're thinking of.
http://www.ajjohnstone.co.uk/

They cleaned my sensor but chose not to do a full service because they said it wasn't needed. ie they refused the opportunity to make money at my expense. That suggests they are are reputable firm who rather get repeat business than get the quick profit.
They are one of only two approved Nikon repairers in the UK though I think they do all brands of camera.