How to clean a camera sensor | *GRAFTED* Sony A1 Sensor Cleaning

[@Old00Farth]

I clean sensors for clients - a good tip is to vacuum the chip before doing a wet cleaning. I have made a thin aquarium hose that has just enough suction to lift an A4 sheet of paper. I run the hose over the chip with only a couple of millimeters of distance and can often remove all particles, thus avoiding a wet cleaning. This way, you also remove all particles before a wet cleaning, which could potentially scratch the CMOS sensor chip. Another good tip is to use a Quasar Sensor Loupe to find any dust on the CMOS sensor. I only use Pec Pads and Eclipse fluid for cleaning the CMOS - works perfectly!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Sound like you have a tried and tested ways of working there with some good tips in so thank you 🙏🏼

[@watzmaaname]

Good advice!

[@pb8039]

Well done Jessy! 🎉 Everything was correct and no cause for criticism. I do that at least once a week in our store. Just keep in mind not every liquid is for every sensor. Read always instruction carefully and at any doubts ask support. And for all who think you can ignore this only way of sensor cleaning as Jess showed us, consider yourselves lucky not to have destroyed your sensor.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you and a very good point on the liquids 👍🏼 there really is one safe way of doing this and like you say those who do different are very lucky if they haven’t damaged their sensor 🤓

[@judywright2051]

I've only cleaned my sensor a couple times. Soooooo nerve wracking! Great job on yours!

[@susancampbell2859]

Lordt Jess....I held my breath the whole time!!! Great video!! Thanks!!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I was very very anxious throughout the process 🙈

[@b2rad]

I just cleaned my A7 IV sensor for the first time since owning it and I was terrified. I came back from a real estate shoot and it noticed a lot of blemishes in the photos from shooting even around f/ 8-10. Crazy how nerve wracking it was before. Cleaned it up and now it's good as new. I think that first time doing it is just the unknown maybe.

[@Mountdrago1]

Great video and very helpful. In what seems a lifetime ago when cleaning the sensor on my DSLR, I discovered that as part of my sensor cleaning process using a microfiber or something with some appropriate cleaning solution and wiping the lens contacts on the camera body AND cleaning the back of the lens entirely was very helpful as often dust etc would gather in those areas. Without doing that, I sometimes would clean the sensor only to have dust go right back on the sensor when I reattached the lens. As Jess showed us, cleaning the entire camera and lens during the sensor cleaning process is a good idea.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you 🙏

[@carlosquijano2827]

You’re funny. Nice to see you back. 🎉

[@bzbzbz25]

Remember...Different camera bodies clean differently. For example, I find that Sony A7S3 cleans pretty easily. My Nikon D750 would run through several sticks before it would come clean. My Z6 is similar to the Sony. Most of the time, I just need to use a blower and I'm good to go. Also remember to clean the lens. The dust spot might be there. To find the dust, set your camera at f22 and iso 100. A shutter speed of 5 seconds (adjust as needed). Point at a white wall or the sky and make circles and shakes while the exposure is being taken. This makes the spots stand out and ensures that you are not wasting your time trying to clean a stubborn spot that is actually on your wall.

[@jimogden1506]

Glad this worked for you. I need to do this, and you just gave me the confidence to try. Thanks

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Good luck!

[@zcurtiss2899]

Thank you that was most helpful for what seems like a daunting task! I can now tackle it more confidently so thanks!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad it was helpful!

[@watzmaaname]

Thanks for this!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

No worries 🙏🏼

[@SashaBalla]

Thank you! I desperately needed a reminder!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Good luck!

[@HappyPawsPhotography]

That was so stressful, I'm really glad it worked out! Thanks for sharing and spending an hour on your 5 minutes process lol

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

My anxiety was through the roof doing this 🙈 glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the kind words 😊🙏

[@PhilSledge]

Great advice. I must do mine more often

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I should probably do mine more often, especially now we live in a building site 🙈

[@michelewright519]

Thank you!! I'm feeling more confident about doing this now. :)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad you found this video useful 😊

[@suerichardson1289]

Thanks Jess!!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

❤

[@JasperAndKayla]

I also blow out the backside of the lens! Bravo!

[@michelledempsey5308]

Thank you so much for this Jess, it's terrifying to watch but great job.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I was like and breathe 😂😂

[@garyneville3317]

Mirrorless are dust magnets. :)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

The literal worst. I'm sure some have a protective little cover thingy, is that not true Gary?

[@garyneville3317]

@@ThatPhotographySpot Yes. There is a protective screen over the sensor, so my understanding is you're not likely to damage the sensor. I get the worry, but you do eventually get used to it. :) I typically run my cleaning brush one way and then flip it over and come from the other side of the sensor. Sometimes I find I even need to use a second or even third brush depending upon the amount of dust.

[@LouisaLee63]

I normally use the blower to get rid of any dust bunnies on the lens before mounting back on the camera after cleaning the sensor.

[@garyneville3317]

@@LouisaLee63 Yes I try the blower first, then internal sensor clean mode (which is rubbish), then sensor cleaning with fluid. The more you do it the more confidence you gain.

[@shirleycove456]

the first time is nerve wracking especially if the camera is still under warranty and you dont have time to have it done professionally ;)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I feel personally outed with this comment 🤣

[@toshtwentythree195]

very lucky....Now give Dan a day off...lol

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

The correct process was followed and it was a success 🤓 l

[@NewYorkerPEACE]

my darling, that was a lot of pre game info. start video at 6:30

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Nope, if you start with a wet clean you'll have a nightmare with environmental dust and you'd also have no comparison image to check the result against, or navigate from, depending on whether you're spot cleaning or fully cleaning. You also might have the wrong equipment, and you won't have cleaned the external surfaces, or the internals with a blower. 1:33 is the latest to commence. I like to share anecdotes and laughs with my friends on here, it's ok if I'm not your cup of tea 👍

[@marion.denise]

Maybe you're new here. Jess pregame is what we all live for.

[@wizardwafflewonders]

Perhaps u should do a,, how to clean a dusty Dan,, purely as u got all those white walls to clean xx

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

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