Cleaning - DPChallenge Forums

07/04/2006 04:46:31 PM · #1

ok so after this trip i had last weekend i think i need to get my camera cleaned. i got it for my birthday in begining of may and it looks like it needs cleaning now, is that normal? anyways i was wearing wool most of the time (campng under a glacier) and it looks like some threads got indside.

IÂ´m still such a newbie i dont realy know how to do things myself and therefor need help and or advises on how to or where to go...

ps:
i live in iceland

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Agcowie

Canon Digital IXUS II

07/04/2006 04:52:54 PM · #2

I would personally send your camera to your local canon services. I the uk they are very fast and also they know what they are doing. but it really depends on what is in your sensor. If it is dust and material you might be able to get it out with a dust blower and they are cheap. but if the sensor has finger prints or muck you would need to clean the actual sensor and if you dont know what you are doing it would be a dangerous venture. I dont know what i am doing so will be sending my camera away to be cleaned when needed

hope this helps Andrew

07/04/2006 05:00:23 PM · #3

thank you

yes isee i will probably have to go to somone to get my camera cleaned. and it looks mostly like threads and stuff...i have that blower thingy but dont realy know how to use it *blushes*

im just a lil country girl and well. there lies another problem... im in middle of nowere think ill have to go to capital to get it cleaned.. any icelanders ehre to help me with that?

i dont know were to go

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

07/04/2006 05:02:07 PM · #4

what kind of cleaning? Is your sensor dirty I'm not it's completely clear what the issue is?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/04/2006 05:08:14 PM · #5

that is probably becouse i have no idea what is what on the camera? :p hehe

sorry i dont know how to explain it good

but i see the threads when i look in the eyepiece.....

tried the blow brush thingy but they didnt go??

oh my i think i need privat tutor in camera stuff.....

Steveinnz

Canon EOS-60D

07/04/2006 06:05:56 PM · #6

If you are seeing it in the eye piece it is not on the sensor. try cleaning the eye piece or checking the mirror with the lens removed