This is a quick and simple demonstration of what I use to clean my cameras, Dust Aid. There are a lot of options available, but the main purpose of this video is to show you its a lot easier than most think. Takes about 30 seconds. More great photography tips and lessons available on: www.michaelthementor.com
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will the squeeze blower technique work in canon 50d?
I’m not 100% sure, but you may be wrong. If your mirror is very dirty in exactly the wrong spot(s), your auto focus will be inaccurate, since the light goes through the mirror.
people make it look so easy, im terrified of doing it for the first time lol
where do you get dust-aid because i have a hue problem with dust on my XS and the intergrated cleaning system doesnt do it any justice
that is the cleaness 20d i have ever seen
wow
YES!
It’s like cleaning your eyeballs with an old toothbrush and some detergent !!
X3 Yeah.
Ha ! Same here, it terrified me !!
hey dre
i m gettin a nikon D60 next week,n i wanna noe dat should i clean its lens time by time or it has “self dust cleaning” ability
I’m frightened. It looks like it’d leave marks on the sensor when you stick that thing on there. D:
mirror will not affect the picture. it will probably affect what you see through viewfinder
What if there is dust on the mirror?
I was worried about this at first too. the adhesive is similar to a post-it-note and its never come off on me. Ive been using it for about 3 years now and love it because the kit is so small and easy to use.
Only downside of this technique is the camera being faced upward, otherwise is clearly visible this is the best method compared to wiping. Wiping requires wet and dry before apply but it’s harder to dry it compared to this. Plus the idea of wiping always made me think that dust rolls along the sensor until it reaches the edge before getting lifted up by the swab.
Other downside of this method could be pressure applied on sensor, better be gentle and might leave glue used to pick dust. Confirm?
would this be possible on a D40 or D80?
Do you think this would get the pesky hair off of my sensor. Blowing did not work.
I’m very glad that the product works for you. However, my D3 has an (ITO) coated sensor and I would not feel comfortable using this product. The E2 solution dries pretty much on contact and I feel more comfortable using this method for heavy cleaning.
I cant count how many times I have used Dust Aid. Its a great product. thanks!
I don’t know anyone who uses this Dust Aid product and it looks too unnerving. If you have dust on your sensor I first recommend using a Rocket-air product first (holding camera upside down) OR using the Arctic Butterfly. However, if your problem is grease based then don’t use the butterfly brush. Instead use Eclipse E2 solution with special swabs. The size of the swab will vary depending on your sensor size. All can usually be purchased at camera store or B&H.
you should definitely try to use dust aid! i got mine from b&h and cleaned my sensor a few days ago. it’s really easy, and you dont have to worry about spilling liquids and the like
I was worried about this too…NO it doesnt. It is a very weak adhesive. I feel better about this than dumping fluids into my electric SLR.
doesn’t the sticky stuff leave a sticky residue on the sensor? doesn’t sound like a great idea.
I need to clean mine as I’ve got spots all over it. Only bought my camera in March so I’m a bit wary, but your video has boosted my confidence a bit XD Thanks very much! I intend to go to one of my local camera stores and get something to clean my sensor with. Big thank yous!!
I understand exactly how you feel- its nerve racking the first time. Ive probably cleaned over 50 cameras using this technique and to the best of my knowledge it is completely safe (and EASY!). Sounds like you have either a Canon 40D or Rebel Xsi? Dust Aid makes a kit which cleans the membrane covering the sensor, so if you have a sensor covered by a dust cleaning membrane, you should be good. Thanks for you question.