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Do I need to clean my sensor?

Simonmac
Posted 15/11/2019 - 20:23 Link
Hi all

I have had my K5iis for 5 years.

The sensor test on the camera shows no dust.

I have taken about 20,000 shots.

Should the sensor be cleaned anyway?

Thank you

Simon
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pschlute
Posted 15/11/2019 - 20:29 - Helpful Comment Link
Simonmac wrote:
Hi all

I have had my K5iis for 5 years.

The sensor test on the camera shows no dust.

I have taken about 20,000 shots.

Should the sensor be cleaned anyway?

Thank you

Simon

No

If you want to test for dust use f16 or f22 ...point at a blue sky ...examine the pictures.

I have had 3 digicameras (DS/K10D/K1) Never had a sensor cleaned once
Gwyn
Posted 15/11/2019 - 22:22 - Helpful Comment Link
If it ain't broke why fix it?
If you can't see dust on your photos, and the sensor test is clear then leave well alone.
Chrism8
Posted 16/11/2019 - 08:16 Link
Gwyn wrote:
If it ain't broke why fix it?
If you can't see dust on your photos, and the sensor test is clear then leave well alone.

Yep, totally agree
Chris

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HarisF1
Posted 16/11/2019 - 12:05 Link
Well done on avoiding dust for so long - my cameras usually pick up a nice obvious dust spot soon after I get them (and they return after cleaning too!)
All the gear with no idea
alfpics
Posted 16/11/2019 - 12:13 Link
HarisF1 wrote:
Well done on avoiding dust for so long - my cameras usually pick up a nice obvious dust spot soon after I get them (and they return after cleaning too!)

Same here!
Andy

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