Dust removal

Dust removel works OK except on the odd occasion you may need proper clean

Pete

Hi Pete
I had dust spots in Kenya but the inbuilt cleaning sorted it out no problem.

Mind you though conditions were very dry and it was genuine dust rather that pollen. Pollen is very dificult to remove as it can be very sticky and typically has minute hairs on it that attach to nearly anything.

Whilst you may be in a dust free environment for changing lenses it is almost impossible to be in a pollen free environment.

I've seen the gadgets advertised that you are describing - please let me know how good they are as I am considering buying one myself.

Ditto

Graham

Dust will adhere to the glass filter which covers the actual sensor for mainly one of two reasons. 1) Static, this should be easily cleared by the cameras dust removal system. 2) Sticky dust will be less easily removed by the cameras dust removal system.

So, think about the environments where you have used the camera and determine which is the most likely. If the dust is sticky, it might well need some chemical removal process.

It is possible (very rarely) to get dust between the glass and sensor and no amount of cleaning will remove it. This is most likely to have got there during the manufacturing process and will need specialist (warranty) attention.

I've had a few instances of hair or dust on the plate. The inbuilt shake 'n clean has done the job each time.

I now have the camera shake the sensor on start up. it's easier than remembering to do the shake after changing the lens.

Edit to add:

just found that this did not work on a shoot today. I've had to use a blower to get tide of a hair (or summat!).