Clean Your DSLR Sensor Like a Pro
If you have a DSLR, periodic sensor cleaning is more than just good hygiene, it produces cleaner, better photos. Sure, it can cost a lot of money to clean your sensor properly, but Blake Rudis of f64 Academy has this guide to show you how to do it yourself – the right way, of course.
The video here is about fifteen minutes long, so it’s not a quick success, but it doesn’t have to be if you want to make sure you cover your bases and get the job done right. However, you will need several tools for this job. They recommend a rocket blower ( such as this ), a sensor cleaning brush ( such as this ), and a set of sensor cleaning swabs ( such as this ), but note the importance of choosing the right brush and swab set for your sensor.
They also point out that your best bet is not to touch the sensor with anything if possible, so if there is only a little dust on it, start with the rocket blower and check afterwards to see if the air has cleared any noise in your home. photo as a result of dust. DIY Photography (link below) also suggests that you avoid compressed air, not only because it carries dust all over the place and can get stuck in the corners of your sensor (as shown in the video), the article notes that compressed air can leave residues or freeze moisture air that can settle on the sensor or damage it.
From there, if you can still see dust, you can go to the brush and then to the swabs (the video suggests this, but DIY Photography notes that the brush can just move the dust when the swabs actually collect it, so go with your gut for this one. clean your own sensor and get the job done right if you’d rather save money and not take it to the store to clean it. Click Play on the video above or follow the links below to find out more.
How to Clean Your Camera Sensor | F64 academy via DIY photography