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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ส.ค. 2024
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APS-C Sensor Cleaning Kit:
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Full-Frame Sensor Cleaning Kit:
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Large Rubber Air Blower:
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This is a short video clip on how I clean my sensor in my DSLR cameras. The method I use is the same since cleaning my early Fujifilm S2 & S3 cameras around 2005 to cleaning the sensor in
the Nikon D7200 today.
No matter what camera body you are using, if you're changing lenses, you open up the possibility of dust getting into your camera and accumulating dust on your sensor.
If you have dust or dirt on your sensor, it may appear as dark specks. These specks are more noticeable when shooting at smaller apertures. Once these dust particles show up on practically all your images, it becomes a problem as you would have to remove them using photoshop or another image editing program.
While many newer cameras have a sensor cleaning function in the set up menu, this isn't always reliable in eliminating dust or specks on your sensors. If that's the case I use the 2 step cleaning method as shown in the video.
Before you begin, find an area that is clean and dust free as much as possible. Take precaution to not touch the sensor with anything but a moistened swab.
I really believe this is something that is very doable, as long as you follow the instructions and take the necessary precautions. Once you successfully complete your first couple of cleanings, you'll feel confident about any future sensor cleanings. You may even do as good a job or better than if you send it out for professional cleaning.
First: Find an area that is clean and dust free as much as possible. Take precaution to not touch the sensor with anything but a moistened swab. I use a bulb style air blower (ebay.us/fBBNSv) to blow away any dust that may be on the sensor. Hold the camera with the lens opening down so that any dust blown away falls out instead of getting blown around inside the camera.
Second: Using a new & proper swab from a cleaning kit, I used the APS-C Sensor Cleaning Kit: 14 X 16mm Swabs + 15ml Cleaner. ( ebay.us/1ZgziC).
I carefully wiped a moistened swab (2-3 drops of sensor solution) going from left of sensor to the right in one sweep. Then, turn the swab around and wipe from right to left. Swabs for full-frame and APS-H sensors are also available.
In my particular case I was able to clean my sensor in one double pass. If you still see problem specks on your sensor, you may find it necessary to repeat the process. But, as the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". If you notice a very slight speck when shooting at smaller apertures, like f/22 and you don't normally shoot at that setting, as may be the case for portrait photography, it may be a good idea to hold off on a cleaning.
I really believe this is something that is very doable, as long as you follow the instructions and take the necessary precautions. Once you successfully complete your first couple of cleanings, you'll feel confident about any future sensor cleanings. You may even do as good a job or better than if you send it out for professional cleaning.
It has been pointed out to me when swiping the swab from one end of the sensor to the other end on the first pass, be sure to swipe the swab on the second pass using the clean side of the swab.
Although the sensor did become clean, as shown in the video, it would be good practice to use the other clean side of the sensor when doing the second swipe over the sensor.
Thank you. My D7200 is still going strong in 2024. I just clean both the mirror and sensor. TIP: If the "lock mirror up" greyed out its because your battery is too low. Put in a fresh one and option will be available.
For the second pass, turning over means to use the clean side of the swab.
When checking the sensor, switch the iso to 100 isa f22, focus on anything then pick a neutral background white or grey. IMPORTANT! Rotate the camera in a circular or figure of eight until the shutter closes. The image will be blurred apart from dirt or oil, then repeat until clean, use both sides of a swab, then change to a new swab, if you put too much fluid on the swab and leave streaks dry with a dry new swab.
Good luck.
I used PhotoSolutions Aeroclipse and lots of streaking. Their instructions say to use 8-10 drops for their Ultra swabs on full frame size and this left lots of streaks. I repeated with about 4 drops and had less streaks, but still streaks. Tried to remove with dry swab but it had already dried. Not sure if it's the Aeroclipse solution that's the problem or something else. Going to try their Eclipse solution to see if it's better. The Aeroclipse is very liquid and difficult to count drops. Any suggestions?
The last time I cleaned my sensor I used a pre-moistened wet sensor cleaning swab made by Eylin: amzn.to/45gvF5M
If these are unavailable, look for a good substitute like Aurora Camera Care Camera Sensor Cleaning Kit: amzn.to/44h0Dt1.
Although I have not tried this brand, the kit includes pre-moistened swabs with a specially formulated sensor safe cleaner; providing the exact amount of cleaning liquid every time.
Best of luck.
Thank you. Easy to follow, easy to understand step-by-step for cleaning sensor. Much appreciated.
You had done the swapping wrong. Review your video again. You are supposed to use both sides of the swab. When you turn the swab and did it from right to left, you are still using the swabbed side.
You are correct. By turning the swab over, I should not have gone in the other direction. Since I turned the swab over, the correct thing to do was to do another pass over the sensor going in the same direction. Thanks for pointing this out.
Glad to see you are still doing videos, how is everything?
We're doing pretty good considering all that's going on. Not too many portrait sessions right now but busy with Udemy & Skillshare projects. How are things where you are?
@@photofonz Thank you, we're not worried about Covid here, but about our jobs. Does Udemy and Skillhshare work well for you? I am thinking of doing something there too.
Yes, it keeps me pretty busy. When I first became an instructor on Udemy, There was a lot more money to be made, then they changed their pricing structure and with the increase in competition came a big decrease in earnings.
I recently signed up with Skillshare. There's a great group of people on there too.
Check it out. Even though it's a lot of work, it turns out to be very rewarding. I'm both a student and instructor and I believe on-line education has a great future.
Best of luck
Great help 👍
Thank you so much, sir ❤
Most welcome!
Thank you very much. It is working :)
Glad it worked out for you. Thanks.
Very nice
When you turn the swab over, you are supposed to go from left to right, not right to left. You just smeared whatever the swab picked up back on to the sensor.
If you follow the instructions, it states as I have done, and it worked.
He's doing it correctly. If he did it the way you say, it leaves behind the dust picked up on the first pass.
I hold the camera with flash towards me, then apply swab from top to bottom using each side of the swab once each.
Though it is informative,i will never risk doing it myself, rather get it done by proffentionals, preferably in authorised service centre.
Can I use sensor swab and sensor cleaner to clean the mirror (in the front of sensor which lock up when we want to clean the sensor). Because I use blower then now I see dust in my viewfinder. Pkus the mirror in the lighbox is dirty which i cannot remove it with the blower
Yes, you can use the swab & cleaner to clean the mirror, however, be careful not to let any more dust into the sensor area. If you do, clean the sensor again after you've cleaned the mirror.
Whenever you remove the body cap or lens, there is risk of dust coming in.
@@photofonz thank you
I have the Nikon d7200, but I believe mine has a CMOS sensor, so I’m confused as to whether or not to buy the APS-C cleaning kit. Your model looks a bit older, so maybe they were APS-C before and now they’re full frame? I got mine in 2018, then it was discontinued in 2019…so just wondering what cleaning kit to get?
Yes, The Nikon D7200 is an APS-C DSLR. It's still an excellent camera and I'm still using mine several times a week. So yes, the APS-C cleaning kit will work for you.
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The Nikon D7200 is, and always was, a "DX" DSLR camera body - the Nikon "DX" DSLRs all have cropped APS-C imaging sensors. They've never been "FX" full-frame imaging sensor bodies.
The DSLR camera body featured in this video is a Nikon D7200, a "DX" cropped APS-C imaging sensor body.
Good luck to you.
I just love how none of the guys who answered your question actually directly answered your question. CMOS and CCD are types of sensors. APS-C and Full Frame are sizes of sensors. Your camera has an APS-C size sensor.
May I use the Swab on the mirror too?
I have heard people do clean their mirror with a swab and cleaning liquid. I have also read that the mirror has a special coating and it should not be touched, instead a blower should be used. This is the method I prefer.
@@photofonz best with a dust brush for sensors