Spots visible in viewfinder but not in photo
Posted 05/11/2009 - 23:24
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Ignore them if you can, it's probably dust behind the focusing screen.
You can remove it to clean it, but it's fiddly and you risk damaging the screen, I know from experience!
You can remove it to clean it, but it's fiddly and you risk damaging the screen, I know from experience!
Cheers, HG
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Posted 05/11/2009 - 23:30
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So do I don't go anywhere near it with a rocket blower
Jack.
Jack.
Posted 06/11/2009 - 06:49
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You can have it cleaned or even replace your focussing screen but it is just gonna appear again after a few hours of usage. DO NOT attempt to clean it yourself, more damage than good will be done!
All the best
Imagesteve
All the best
Imagesteve
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Posted 06/11/2009 - 09:04
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Hi All,
Thanks for the warnings and advice, I will leave as is.
Regards
Colin
Thanks for the warnings and advice, I will leave as is.
Regards
Colin
Colin
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Posted 06/11/2009 - 14:12
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The screen and behind can be cleaned just by flipping the screen down. No need to remove it completely.
A quick blow with a Rocket Boower or sweep with a clean brush may work or not work, but is unlikely to do much harm. A statically charged brush (like the Arctic Butterfly) can work well.
A quick blow with a Rocket Boower or sweep with a clean brush may work or not work, but is unlikely to do much harm. A statically charged brush (like the Arctic Butterfly) can work well.
~Pete
Posted 06/11/2009 - 17:23
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iceblinker wrote:
The screen and behind can be cleaned just by flipping the screen down. No need to remove it completely.
A quick blow with a Rocket Boower or sweep with a clean brush may work or not work, but is unlikely to do much harm. A statically charged brush (like the Arctic Butterfly) can work well.
Last time my screen flipped down it fell out, on a walk!The screen and behind can be cleaned just by flipping the screen down. No need to remove it completely.
A quick blow with a Rocket Boower or sweep with a clean brush may work or not work, but is unlikely to do much harm. A statically charged brush (like the Arctic Butterfly) can work well.
If you try Pete's suggestion be VERY careful.
Cheers, HG
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Should I get the camera cleaned inside? Or ignore it? Could there be a possibility of these specks or spots getting on to the sensor? Any advice or help please
Colin
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