Fujifilm Sensor Cleaning

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How to clean your Fujifilm mirrorless camera sensor. Tutorial and demonstration as well as special tips for XT4 and XH1 Fuji camera sensors. Info applies also to: XT1, XT2, XT3, etc.
NOTE: The intro to this video was meant to be a funny extreme. NEVER touch your camera sensor. Always handle with caution. If you don’t feel comfortable with cleaning your camera sensor, then by all means, have it sent out for professional cleaning. You are responsible for any damage to your sensor as a result of following the steps outlined in this video.
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📔 Table of Contents
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0:00 Intro
1:33 About Camera Sensor Dust
2:08 Tools Needed
3:11 Fujifilm XT4 and XH1 Additional Steps
4:28 Preparing Your Camera
5:15 About Sensor Swabs
6:47 Cleaning Demonstration
7:16 Summary and Reminders
8:31 Conclusion
8:49 Additional Clarification on Sensor Swab Pressure
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🎬 Production Notes
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Producer and Host: Chris Lee
Shot on a Fujifilm XT3, Canon 80-D, and Canon G7X camera.
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#fujifilm #sensor #cleaning

[@ruggieromanente4855]

When I saw you moving your dusty finger towards the sensor, I couldn't help say outloud, "No, don't!!!! The things you do for your viewers!!! Five thumbs up!!

[@pal2tech]

LOL!! Yeah, it. was. painful.

[@omidvalipoor3394]

@@pal2tech please make a video about Fuji Xt-2 tripod screws , they fall in many cases , i dont know how to repair it , i really learn a lot here god bless you

[@ferrisweston1391]

This was an exceptionally clear, easy-to-follow, and useful tutorial. A+.

[@duc_le_photography]

Just followed your instructions to clean a used X-H1. Worked perfectly. Thank you so much. Your knowledge of Fuji and the content you create are amazing!

[@juancarlosplaza8301]

I have this video filed in my "Useful videos you may need in the future" folder. Today I had to clean my XT4 sensor and IT WAS REALLY HELPFUL. Thanks a lot Chris!!!

[@angelatlantis1522]

This was a very helpful video, and saved me a lot of money and probably also a lot of camera-less time if I had sent it in somewhere. The procedure was indeed easy to follow. While removing the sensor stains for which I had done the cleaning (they were gone immediately) , I had managed to get an additional dust particle on the sensor, but this was easily fixed by blowing out dust one more time. Now the stains on the image are the actual stains on my "white" wall :)))

[@hepgeoff]

Thanks for this! I ordered the swabs and the solution you recommended, and finally worked up the nerve to clean my X-T4 sensor. It worked like a charm and no more spots. And I didn't have to send my camera out!

[@vishal_trivedi]

MY MAN WAYNE SZALINSKI with that INTRO!! BUT that outtro! The dedication to want to make sure people understand. You are a phenomenal teacher and undoubtedly a phenomenal father - Salud!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much my main main Vishal!!!! -- Wayne

[@roystonwalters454]

Hi. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into everything you do to make such great videos. The one you did about focus bracketing, you said took months of trial and research, was a particular eye opener and of great help. Please be assured there are people out there who are in awe of your awesomeness!!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Royston!!! I really appreciate the kind words sir!!!!!!

[@Argolich]

Such good timing you posted this as I have read in the last couple of days that due to the Fuji IBIS systems there were a couple of tweaks to the process. I have scoured the inter webs for any sources to confirm the processes.and today you post this. You have read my mind! Thanks!!

[@pal2tech]

That's awesome Tom!!!! Thanks for letting me know!!!

[@owlmedicine5023]

HA! what in INTRO!! As usual Pal2Tech killing the fun & informative video market!!!! I just bought an X-T4 a month ago. Since I began researching which camera to buy I have been watching Pal2Tech. When I type in my searches on youtube I always search Pal2Tech with it!. I think you're my favorite youtube personality! Which might say more about me than about you lol but I need to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and effort. Now that I'm learning about photos, videos editing and all I'm beginning to understand just HOW MUCH WORK you put in!! Thank you for this video and for all your others. I would be completely lost ( and probably without a camera) if it weren't for you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I will def be supporting your patreon. You have been invaluable to my creative journey.

[@Grant_Seymour_]

My heart stopped when your finger made it's way down toward the sensor. After recovering, I was glad you included special instructions for the IBIS models. Thanks!

[@pal2tech]

Hahaha, sorry Grant!!!!

[@maxdoes_]

The first 25 seconds of this video is proof of your dedication to this channel. I feel like anyone else would cut away before actually sticking their finger in there but... you committed to the bit. If that's not dedication, I don't know what is.

[@pal2tech]

Hahaha, yeah, I was on the fence about that but, what the heck, you live once, LOL!!!

[@m.borden3778]

Thank you so much for this video and all of your videos. You are equally as entertaining, as you are educational!

[@j_a_lee]

Brilliant. One of the best photography KZbin videos.

[@tonyelsom]

Great post Chris and extremely helpful. I bit the bullet about 3 months ago when I noticed the dreaded dust spots on my images and bought an Alturo kit for about $50. It came in a zip case complete with everything you need. First sensor clean I did on my xt3 was very very nerve wracking but managed to complete it successfully. Now if I am going on a big shoot I will check the sensor and clean it if necessary without hesitation. I also change lenses without worrying too much about dust as I know I can clean it if necessary. I haven't tried the dust on finger sensor wipe yet, I may leave that you !!

[@pal2tech]

yeah, don't try that at home, LOL!!!!

[@madfinntech]

I actually had to do this for the first time ever. I'm so glad this video exists, and I avoided damaging the IBIS system on my X-S10!

[@990drifter]

Always very valuable nuggets of info, thanks for this.

[@normfox1559]

As always, great video and subject. I've been putting off cleaning the sensor in my T3, this made me get the cleaning kit out! Thanks my friend.

[@pal2tech]

Thank you as always Norm!!!! You're awesome!!!

[@dylamando9716]

Thank you so much for the much-needed boost of confidence before I delve into self-cleaning my Fujifilm sensor!

[@MegaReaso]

Always the best and most entertaining. Thank you 👍🏽

[@TranslucentStudios]

Just did this. Worked. Thanks for your ever helpful videos. I consider this my true Fujifilm manual.

[@tyustarks]

this is my go to place if I want to learn something about my fujifilm X-T4. Thank you so much for your help!

[@ricklewis5869]

Many, many thanks for this. I've been looking high and low for advice on cleaning my X-T4 sensor!

[@pal2tech]

Not a problem Rick!!

[@IvanKam11]

That intro was epic! It caught me off guard; I literally said out loud "....noooo...what is he doing.....Noooo Chris don't do that!.." 😂😂 Very useful video here, fantastic content as always!!

[@josephharris7903]

Thank you for your help with this. I have become a regular follower of your videos because they are so helpful. Go Fuji!

[@pal2tech]

That's awesome to hear, thank you Joseph!!

[@SantoshKuppens]

Amazing content - and thank you for the additional clarification on the amount of pressure to apply. About to clean my X-E3 and X-T3 very soon!

[@mobugullu]

Your contents are very informative and easily digestible! your channel made my XT-4 journey more enjoyable and fun

[@pal2tech]

Wow, thanks!

[@oleg5738]

Thank you so much for this video and all the other videos you do. Your channel deservesa lot more subs!

[@atacant]

I just used this video to clean up my X-T4 Sensor. As a student, I can not thank you enough in encouraging people to learn how to do this instead of having to pay

[@remco2777]

Very helpful video again! Sensor cleaning can be such a pain as there are often one or two 'blobs' that won't come off the first time, but you notice too late. Incidentally, your video reminded me of that old DigitalRev video where the chaps stuff a whole sandwich into a DSLR and then start to explain sensor cleaning 😅

[@JEFernando1]

this is really really really useful information, thank you

[@coriendewitte196]

gonna give it a try! Thank you fot these instructions. Very helpful!

[@voyagerfilms8116]

Love your videos! Your help means a lot, greetings from Mexico!

[@kevingullick1596]

Great advice, I did cry a little at the start though 😊

[@daveroberts2234]

You’re the best Chris. Always turn to your channel and follow your tips. Heads up sponsors! Happy Christmas to you and yours. From me and mine in North Yorkshire, U.K.

[@paulstillwell]

Another truly useful video! Thanks!

[@balajiHN24]

Thanks for DIY, very useful. Its very first time seeing a Canon on your show😉

[@azrela8277]

Great demonstration!

[@LENCKER]

your content is very complete! I thought I had broken the camera sensor. I had stains like the ones in your video! Thx a lot

[@jeffhechter8691]

Hi I was always a bit scared to clean my sensor on my X-T3. But the part of video where you put the vacum cleaner dust on your finger and rubbed it on the sensor glass got rid of the hesitation. I purchased the cleaner, air blower, and swabs to clean the sensor and cleaned my sensor and took some test shots and it was very clean with no visible sensor spots. Thanks for a great video

[@BartekSawicki]

love you! I started with X-T20 and now I did it on X-T5 and everything is ok :)

[@philipsutton2316]

Great stuff! The sensor on one of my H-1's is pretty dirty, but I was putting it off because I did not know where to start. The 'Turkeys' at the camera shop in my nearest big town store want $65 per camera to clean. I have two cameras so you just saved me $130.

[@volkerarminhafner8530]

Thank you a lot. Especially for the tipps for the X-H1.

[@pal2tech]

You are most welcome! 🙏

[@rafbass]

This video is a masterpiece. Thank you for doing that, man! And I HIGHLY appreciate you going straight to the point. I've been observing some KZbin channels doing tens of minutes of video for a message that could literally be passed in 30 segunds, just to comply with AdSense algorithms and sh*t.I think that one of the main strengths of your channel is going straight to the point. Also, for this video specifically, I watched and liked it some months ago (I even left a comment saying "Your channel rocks". While photoshopping with my 100-400mm and a tight aperture, I noticed some artifacts. I went straight back to this video but wanted to check a couple more on KZbin just to see if I was missing something. That being said, all the instructions you mentioned here are just better and make much more sense than the instructions in other videos, plus the vacuum cleaner scene at the beginning, which is simply Oscar winning, haha. Actually, it passes a very good value proposition of what you are about to teach. VIdeos like this inspires me to create my own KZbin channel as well, or write more often in my blog. Thank you!

[@amalgozali9723]

Great video and explanation. Thank you very much

[@jeffersononetwo]

Always great videos here ... this is one of the better cleaning videos out there. I would just suggest to set the Aperture to f22 if you can and that will show a bit more. I can never get mine 100% clean so don't waste all of your swabs. At f2 or less than f10, I don't think most images will show the dust to be a problem. I noticed in LR that the test images were around f2 or so. Great video!

[@lythuongkietsuc6379]

Great tips. Thanks! I followed your instructions closely including the intro part 🙈

[@pal2tech]

LOL, Awesome!!!!

[@ltkhoi2]

Thanks sir . You are helping me a lot. This is what exactly i am looking to clean my xt4

[@pdfrio1963]

From Portugal, Lisbon, thank you for this information, this film, it was very useful to me.

[@brokenheaddoctor]

Great video on an over looked topic. Only comment would be a static brush might have been a step between the blower and liquid cleaner. Requires much less pressure and for dust I find works well. Thanks for the tip to wipe round the mount. Obvious now you’ve made the point but that’s the first time I have seen that highlighted

[@gohbyname]

i'm sensing this will be a hit. Thank you!

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Patrick!!! 🙏

[@sphaera3809]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!!

[@yassinenacif418]

0:20 those moment when someone is tortured until he awfully dies in Saw movie.... it is the same feeling 😅 the most painful moment in my day! By the way, great video!

[@pal2tech]

hahahaha, sorry Yassine!!!!!

[@victor-ferreira]

Always fantastic tips 👌👌👌

[@JimSollows]

That intro made the hair on the back of my neck stand up! 😲

[@WitcherDAD]

I used the same liquid like you for last 12 years but different small swabs which actually made the job worst - lots of stains . Thanks for the tut ! 5/5 :)

[@guag9591]

This is very helpful, thank you!

[@JerusOrtiz]

This video helped me a lot! 😊

[@vanessadennett2790]

Thanks so much, I knew just where to come to find out how to do this!

[@bisharabdi6488]

You're wonderful. I love the content and I appreciate a lot.

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Bishar!!!!

[@TrollHoleStudios]

googling how to clean my xt2 sensor, just screamed to my self with your opening dusty finger to the sensor! As always, great content, thanks for sharing!

[@XL1813]

You've now given me the courage to clean my sensor.

[@lonewalkerproductions]

Did it go well?

[@XL1813]

@@lonewalkerproductions Yes, it became cleaner than it was before but not perfect!

[@Samwalklate]

Great video, very helpful. Thank you very much

[@fgalmich]

Masterpiece.... Thanks a lot !

[@dej_tv]

Very great content!!!! Salute from philippines!

[@emilianorastello2067]

You are the best! Greetings from Italy. Ciao

[@solhenriquez]

thanks for your videos!

[@johnnydee7480]

Thanks Pal, I’m going to try this.

[@pal2tech]

Yes, be sure to purchase the correct vacuum to get the best dust.

[@alexsvetov293]

Спасибо. Очень иформативно. Постоянно смотрю ваши ролики.

[@pal2tech]

Огромное спасибо!! Это очень много значит для меня, и я очень рад видеть вас здесь!!

[@bobmitchel664]

Thanks for this very informative video! I just bought a 6 year old X-Pro 2 that had basically been sitting on someones closet shelf for those 6 years. It still had Firmware 1.0 and looks brand new. However, the sensor was the dirtiest I've ever had on a camera. The blower did not do any good nor did a couple of swipes with a dust brush. I just ordered what you recommended to use and will probably have to use at least two swabs to get the dirt off the sensor. I'm hoping for the best.

[@DaveJulianUTube]

Advice Re: "Dust Brush"= NEVER use a Dust Brush on a sensor, or on the body anytime sensor box is OPEN without a lens or body cap. These brushes have a habit of gathering dust and then flicking it into the air during cleaning. If you do this in the dark with a headlamp aimed across the work area, you'll be appalled at how much dust the brush activates.

[@mr_jarble]

I hope I dont have to clean my sensor any time soon but this makes me feel a little more confident if I do ever have to

[@LeslieBigos]

This was so good that I took notes, typed them up and pasted them in my User Manual.

[@pal2tech]

Wow, that's awesome!!! 👍

[@highamnj]

Valuable advice! All I can find in the XT-4 manual is (page 316) "Use a blower (not a brush) to remove dust form the sensor" - not very helpful.

[@user-pn1pl5jb4h]

I just bought my first camera and it is the fujifilm xt5, a video for that model please! Your videos are very helpful! 💖

[@michaelbrandt9806]

It‘s always better to look your videos. Greetings from Germany.

[@davebenson1504]

Missed this on the first go around.. thanks for the reminder 🙂 great T-shirt....

[@johan0234523]

Thanks for the clear instructions! But I have watched a few of these videos now, and finally decided to bring my camera to the shop for a cleaning ... better safe than sorry ;-)

[@haroldcarlson2775]

I bought a pack of 100 pec pads (with the wand) and a bottle of eclipse fluid it must be 10 years ago now. It will last forever probably. So much cheaper than sending it in every time. Great tips on the X-H1 and X-T4. I wouldn't have thought about IBIS.

[@stereophotons]

That start was an absoloute Bro WTF moment xD Man I love your passion!

[@vance_white]

Nicely done instructional, but then you always have! Ordered via your links, so you should get your bit. ;)

[@svaphrodite]

Very helpful! I set sensor cleaning setting to Custom 7 menu

[@ProszTube]

Great video

[@ksnmurthy4476]

Very informative and useful

[@sergiooliveira4351]

Yes it´s a bit scary to do this but using the right tools is simple and very secure process. The firts time I clean the sensor of my camera I use very little pressure, yea I was afraid, and by that I had to repeat the process several times until the a last time that I applied pressure on the swab and solve it. By this video you can have a better understanding of the pressure you need to use! thanks for the nice video! !!

[@wisnuwardoyo9631]

thanks for sharing sir, im going to try clean my xe3 sensor on my own, after watching your tips... thank you very much ❤️

[@pal2tech]

Great 👍

[@pixelgenau2982]

I was screaming when he put that dust on the sensor! Good lesson 👍🏻

[@pal2tech]

Thanks! Always good to have viewers scream at my YT videos. The mark of an effective KZbinr. 🤔

[@BigMac27725]

Thank you for the great video! Do you have any advice for particularly stubborn gunk/dust?

[@briankal7046]

That intro... what a goon. Earned yourself a sub!

[@outlanderkhan]

Great video !

[@pal2tech]

Thanks!

[@garethbragdon5714]

Thank you for making such a great and helpful video. Your tips for cleaning the senor of my XT# worked

[@nathitappan]

Found it! Thank you! One final question: If I have an X-S10.. do I leave the camera on or off during the process?

[@gordonbennett2209]

Thank you so much

[@monstermike22]

Amazing video, thanks! Does this apply to the X-T5 as well?

[@dawnrezak5399]

Thank you!

[@itsssssjohnny]

Came here for a cleaning tutorial, got out with a new channel to follow. :)

[@ThePapabull]

Thanks so much for your video. I really appreciate what you've done. Can you let me know why the first drop of cleaning fluid is left as a droplet and the alternate side is smeared. Also can you confirm that you use the droplet (non smeared side) first. Many thanks and best wishes from Wales UK. Paul h

[@StudioLD]

Thank you for this tutorial. I noticed the swabs you recommended were extremely expensive in my country (almost 100 Cad$ with shipping and taxes), and I was wondering if you knew of a less expensive alternative because I am broke 😂 and on a rush to clean my x t4’s sensor

[@cfjpcfjp]

Thank you so much! I followed every step and worked amazingly... however I made a mistake and I had a lens that has its own IBIS and I had it turned off in the lens, so the camera also said ibis off... however, when removing the lens, it goes back to on... still no damage but ensure your lens does not interfere with your camera ibis... again, thank you so much for giving me the courage to do this...

[@frankartale1026]

I'm going to rip the fixed lens off of my xf10 just to do this cuz it was so descriptive you are the man

[@maddisonsina]

Hi Chris, thanks for the awesome videos!! Just a quick question, should the XT-5 be cleaned in the same manner as the XH1 and XT-4? Thanks man