How to Clean your Camera Sensor & Lens-NO MORE DUST SPOTS!!

Tony Northrup shows you how to clean your sensor, mirrorless camera, DSLR & lens. This video is sponsored by VGSO (which we were using for most of a decade before they sponsored us). Here's a list of the VSGO products used in this video:
Imp Blower: SDP.io/VSGOimp
Larger Blower: SDP.io/VSGOblower
Falcon Outdoor Blower: SDP.io/VSGOfalcon
Travel Cleaning Pack: SDP.io/VSGOtravel
Power Switch: SDP.io/VSGOpower
Cloth: SDP.io/VSGOcloth
Camera Sensor Cleaning Swabs: SDP.io/VSGOsensor

[@martintolley9234]

And don't forget to clean the inside of the lens cap. Caps usually just get taken off when I shoot and stuffed in a pocket.... mega source of cruft and cludge..

[@falcoperegrinus82]

I usually get more crudd and schmutz than cruft and cludge from my lens caps.

[@martintolley9234]

@@falcoperegrinus82 Your trouser pockets are clearly cleaner than mine...

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

I normally get miff and lint on mine

[@MichalC07]

Very usefully remark 👍

[@ratking8140]

Thank you, I never thought about the cap being the problem!

[@jeffmiller6343]

For mirrorless cameras with in-body stabilization (like the Sony); remember to place in Cleaning mode from the menu. This locks the sensor in place; otherwise it is floating around when trying to swab the sensor.

[@malcolmtruby7211]

Good point Jeff, For mirrorless cameras with IBIS, after placing in Cleaning mode, leave camera switched on to lock sensor while cleaning. Suprised this wasn't mentioned by Tony.

[@romanpul]

Unless you have a Nikon mirrorless. It will lock the IBIS in place when you flick the power off. And please don‘t listen to people who advise you to take the battery out of your camera before cleaning because of electrostatics. That‘s BS.

[@aussie8114]

This should of been emphasised in the video. Swab an unlocked IBIS sensor and it will likely get messed up. They are very sensitive.

[@mythawaits2036]

@@malcolmtruby7211 to be able or what ever e4

[@killpop8255]

@aussie8114 heck. Went through quite a lot of info before cleaning my A7 in and this was not mentioned. I did go through the pdf and nothing like this was mentioned for cleaning. I've done it now anyway. 🤷 Will just have to see how it goes.

[@Glenners]

be me "oh wow Tony has the same blower as me!" Tony "This one is GARBAGE *throws it across the room*" =(

[@LawrenceLapitan]

YUP!

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

We all have that same crappy blower! 😁

[@GoranSlika]

In a sponsored video, I'd call that a sales technique

[@Be-Es---___]

A blower is a blower. It blows air.

[@aussie8114]

The normal Rocket blower is perfectly ok. Though as the rubber degrades it should be replaced because internal rubber particles can be released into the air stream. That applies to all blowers. How often to replace depends on rubber quality, temperature changes and use.

[@jeffnewman8261]

I always use the blower on the brush before using the brush on my camera.

[@dtibor5903]

You should wash the brush every once in a while to get rid of the greasy stuff.

[@OttosTheName]

I júst bought a lenspen with brush. Used it once for 3 seconds on my kitlens, switched to my other lens and it just spread so much dust over the second one. I'll just stick to a squeezy pump thingy when possible.

[@jeffnewman8261]

@@OttosTheName I always use the blower on the lens first. Then, if there is any stubborn particles still left on the lens I will use a brush to get those off. But I always use the blow off the brush with the blower first to make sure there is nothing in the brush that could cet on the lens and possible scratch it.

[@dtibor5903]

*ATTENTION! THIS IS NOT HOW A LENS AND CAMERA SHOULD BE CLEANED!* Tony, that is not the prism, that is the focusing screen! *DO NOT EVER CLEAN WITH ANY CLOTH OR TISSUES THE FOCUSING SCREEN! IT WILL RUIN IT INSTANTLY!* It has a fine nanostructure on the exposed surface! Tampering with it will result in much dimmer viewfinder and visible scratches. The focusing screen can be removed and washed with alcohol or distilled water. The focusing screen must be held by their edges with tweezers or medical gloves to avoid grease contamination. Also a very-very soft brush is ok, but it has to be extremely clean (you should wash your brush too every few months). Also don't blow the back of a lens! You will shoot dust inside of the lens assemblies and that you will be not able to remove it ever, only if you send it to a service. Dust in the lens reduces contrast by a lot especially when shooting against a lightsource!

[@bt10ant]

Agreed....Tony, can you make that change in your video? It's really needed.

[@dtibor5903]

@@bt10ant he should take down the video and redo it properly. He should ask a few lens and camera repair guys for proper instructions. I'm shocked how irresponsible and ignorant he is.

[@alessandroguagnelli7216]

Ehi, I know I'm like 3 months later, but are you referring to the part on 10:36? I am going to my first cleaning today

[@dtibor5903]

@@alessandroguagnelli7216 yes, exactly. Don't do that. If you don't see spots in the viewfinder, don't clean the focusing screen.

[@joshuaprietophoto]

Maybe I'm lucky but doing all of this as never impacted my equipment. At least five different dslrs over the years, a dozen lenses, outdoor photography.

[@LarryFasnacht]

Thanks Tony. I really appreciate this video. I have always been afraid to clean my gear and it shows. You have emboldened me to give it a try. And I don't mind if you're sponsored. You are up front with it and I get that. Besides, I have to pick a product at some point anyway and having something that you have used is helpful to me.

[@rustypadlock5129]

Sensor cleaning (mirrorless) 12:11 - 12:32.

[@TheKc2pxp]

Thanks! I just ordered the VGSO Sensor cleaner, blower and pen! Thank you for all of your teachings.

[@philldavies7940]

You're a salesman's dream.

[@mustacheandthemaiden5773]

Camera repair technician here. 25 years. Some truly truly terrible advice here! He says to clean the "prism" on your SLR. THAT'S THE FOCUSING SCREEN NOT THE PRISM! If you use that brush or anything other than air you WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE IT! you certainly can and should learn how to clean your lenses and sensors (they are quite durable) but know your limitations. I really like Tony and Chelsea but sometimes I can't take it! And I have to comment!

[@LoriGraceAz]

Tony: "It comes with a whole bunch of swabs, that should last you a little while." Me: "Well, I have an a7III and a7RIII so that'll last a couple weeks."

[@chakyeungpang5920]

What’s wrong with a7III

[@LoriGraceAz]

@@chakyeungpang5920 just very prone to dust spots.

[@motttta]

@@LoriGraceAz ​Any mirrorless camera really. The sensor is always super exposed. Had it professionally cleaned one time, the next day I had already a huge dust spot on it.

[@LoriGraceAz]

@@motttta The Canon R5 has the mechanical shutter than closes when you change the lens so dirt doesn't get on the sensor. The new Sony a1 also has this feature so thankfully they're finally addressing that issue.

[@kore996]

Is that a dead pixel at 2:05, starts on the sensor of the camera and goes above the sensor (or mirror) and then to the mount ring.

[@chrisjohnston964]

Great video Tony! I had a hard time finding any reviews or tutorials on how to clean your lenses or sensors. I was surprised, since there are so many photography review channels on KZbin.

[@Skipsul]

I have a tek vac at work (I make electronics). Not a cheap vac, but ss one source of sensor dust is what gets into the mount, and only later gets onto the sensor, a vacuum for clean rooms and such is superb. Gets out the dust that is drifting around inside your bodies and lenses.

[@billsnewsilkroad6536]

been using vgso for years...well worth the price.

[@stuartschaffner9744]

Excellent description. The products you showed look really nice. A blower with an air filter is a must if you ever want to use it on a sensor. I would add two inexpensive items: a plastic cap for the lens back and one for the camera lens mount. They lock together for storage. If you have them out and unlocked when you clean, you can drastically cut the time that inner parts of cameras and lenses are exposed to dusty air. If you are doing this while sitting at a table, you don't even have to lock the caps on to get a lot of dust protection.

[@lexthanexpected]

thank you. I cleaned the initial two but was sure there was a way to move the mirror and get that last one. first video didn't show me but you did and thats exactly where the piece of dust was

[@yourmommashouse]

Sorry, but I don’t appreciate you pointing out the phony award they won. I encourage everyone look up how companies ACTUALLY win these awards. It involves money. Unsurprisingly.

[@Rabbitochen2019]

Tony, is your Sony turned on or off when you perform the wet cleaning with the swipe? There is some recommendation in the internet to first apply the automatic cleaning cycle via the Menu and then to keep the camera powered on to hold the sensor in place.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Very helpful! Thanks so much, Tony. 💛🙏🏽

[@petrstranik1770]

You got me hooked! I have great content. Really sophisticated way of delivering the knowledge! You're golden

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

amazing video, my prism had tons of dust on it and I couldn't figure out where all the dust was.

[@eladioflores3748]

Thank you this was super helpful as I’m having trouble with lens or sensor dust. I took so many cool photos but they are ruined do to dust spots.

[@KylerSteele]

Great video. I love making technical videos like this for my channel

[@aleksandaratan]

I used a sensor swab on my sony a7iii and i got multiple streaks across my sensor, had to take it to professional sensor polishing to fix it.

[@randykitchleburger2780]

How much did this cost? Same result on my Sony alpha 6300... Don't do this to your sensor people.

[@mlevesque33]

Interesting products. I have a basic blower and now I might change for a VGSO.

[@otraguardia]

2:25 That is not the prism. That's the focusing screen you're looking at.

[@dtibor5903]

And he is just ruining it by rubbing with a wet tissue.

[@TheOtherPhotoGuy]

Focus sensor is in the base plate under the mirror, there is a second mirror behind the main semi transparent mirror sending the image downward in the opposite direction to the viewfinder.

[@otraguardia]

@@TheOtherPhotoGuy, I know where the focus sensor is. The part that Tony is calling the prism is still called the "focusing screen". It's the screen that the lens is projecting the image onto (same distance as the film/sensor just flipped 90 ° up), so the user can do see the image and do manual focusing etc. The prism sits above the focusing screen and turns the image upside up.

[@TheOtherPhotoGuy]

Yes you are extremely knowledgeable nice one

[@thomastuorto9929]

Thanks for putting up the vid. Are those sensor swabs a 1 time use?

[@PeekTravelTeam]

6:44, Sir, you did not show the end result. How does 90% look like?

[@MartinAraka]

Thanks for the video. I have a cheapo dust blower like the one you tossed and it continues to serve my cameras and lenses well.

[@aussie8114]

Best to replace every few years as the internal rubber can break down releasing rubber particles into the air stream,

[@MartinAraka]

@@aussie8114 thanks for the tip

[@StewartWoodArt]

Don't forget to clean your lens caps (front and back) as well or you will be transferring dirt and dust back onto your lens and sensor!

[@LeutnantComanderData]

Damn I never thought of it and carried those literally in my pocket during big on-location shoots Wth was I thinking 🤦‍♀️😂

[@RylHopeVlogs]

so glad this video came out

[@ZoranOreskovic]

Does anyone have experience with Arctic Butterfly 724S Super Bright Sensor Brush for cleaning sensor of digital cameras?

[@hellopsp180]

Very cool. Will definitely try

[@ASanvido]

The camera mirror is a “first surface mirror”. Trying to clean it as indicated will damage it immediately! DON’T DO IT!

[@waynearmstrong6893]

You are 100 percent correct he has no clue what he’s doing or talking about and hopefully a lot of his followers don’t listen to him and destroy there camera 🙈

[@oldgrumpyjim5003]

Yeh that's what I thought as well. Was surprised when he stuck the cloth inside the body and cleaned the mirror with the cloth and his fingers. Ouch!!!

[@FlyinRyanProductions406]

Bhahahaha! My mind was blown. 😂😂😂😂

[@vedranb87]

Way to say "go mirrorless" :D

[@dtibor5903]

Hey guys, the mirror is pretty roboust, you can actually clean the mirror with a finger, but it's not the best ideea. The mirror slaps pretty hard when you are shooting a burst, so as a mechanical structure it is really roboust. I would recommend to use a sensor swab to clean it. Just keep away you finger and tools from the focusing screen

[@ryanb8736]

I see dust, you must be using a Sony! Edit: I was right! 🤣

[@chakyeungpang5920]

Why’s that? 😅

[@ryanb8736]

@@chakyeungpang5920 Sony’s are known for dusty sensors.

[@chakyeungpang5920]

@@ryanb8736 I had my a7 iii for 5 days, already needed a wet clean, is it normal? 😅

[@networm64]

Pause the video and go to 0:49 to see the most naughty dust you've ever seen!🤣

[@NeilFarrimond]

I thought I was seeing things too. But you’re correct 👍🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johnallen3423]

The fancy packaging must add to the price.

[@nightcoder5k]

Wow, I've never seen dust bits that big on a sensor in my life, and I swap lens in the field occasionally. Lens cleaning swab kit is a must-have.

[@Paldentseringsherpa]

he put it there to show lol

[@nightcoder5k]

@@Paldentseringsherpa Yeah, you're probably right.

[@JerryWilliam63]

Tony hasn't forgotten how to clean CD/DVD's, cleans the lens using the same technique.

[@SretloW]

Just buy a Canon mirrorless cameras...

[@romanpul]

They will also collect sensor dust over time. The closed curtain will just slow down the process. There will always be a bit of dust in the mount and the air trapped in it and that will settle on the sensor over time

[@SretloW]

@@romanpul I had Sony and they collect every shoot and Canon I have for a year and there is no dust..

[@GrantSR]

What did you do, leave these cameras open in the garage while you were cutting wood on the table saw?

[@saganandroid4175]

12:28 Pristine sensor.... look at bottom left. I hate that. Every time.

[@TheAuroraChasers]

OK, either you created some of that huge dust on that Sony sensor or man, you are really rough on gear. I've never seen anything like that.

[@yourmommashouse]

THANK YOU. I WAS GOING TO COMMENT THIS EXACT STATEMENT

[@djszido]

How can I remove the dust from the side of the sensor? With the wipe I could just move everything from the middle to the side. :(

[@PHASES_OFFICIAL]

Thanks for this video! Im learning a lot from your channel :D My Canon has had dust on the sensor for a while and I was worried that the dust was somewhere I couldnt reach at first, like inside the lens or something. But its perfect after cleaning the sensor!

[@gabefernandez1]

Good comprehensive video. Thanks

[@waynearmstrong6893]

First of all you don’t go inside with a cloth and rub the mirror like he is doing no way 100 percent wrong the mirror is more fragile then the sensor it self. There is a fine coating on the mirror and if you take it off the camera it will never be the same. an air blower is used for the mirror if that doesn’t work the last resort use a sensor swab the same way you clean the sensor but be more gentle and do not press on the mirror like you would the sensor. Just let the swab glide across the mirror. Mirror dust does not effect the way the image is taken it’s just annoying to the eye. Wouldn’t want him cleaning my camera trust me.

[@expeditoatoyj.r5377]

Hi Tony, Great video i hope you can try using Sensor Swabs by Photographic Solutions with the Hepa Orbit Blower and the Eclipse Solution. Thats what i have been using for years its the best products that i used so far a camera cleaning kit.

[@jozefkeckes3558]

Oh. Tony. You look so strong when you throwing all those things around. Like a little boy who seen the first episode of Rambo. :)))

[@joelwolski]

I just run all my gear through the dish washer once a month. Works like a charm. Just whatever you do, don't use the sanitize setting. Too much plastic in modern equipment that can break or deform from the excessive heat.

[@dr.watson2037]

Wow that really works? Gonna try that, thnx!

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

I'm going to put my new R5 in for a load!

[@zbatevp-vlogs610]

Do you throw away the swab? Single-use only?

[@anoddviewcreative505]

With seeing this promo VSGO product was recommended by my camera shop. Good to see a tutorial by a photographer . Thanks.

[@gregcurtis6807]

Nice products but way too much plastic packaging. Your video symbolised it well when you chucked it over your shoulder...it just ends up in landfill! All companies need to start rethinking the amount of plastic that’s being used.

[@sclogse1]

Then there's the dust still stuck to the front element. Not inside. What's the next step?

[@JUNO-69]

Ok I’m sold. I have the dodgiest cleaning kit that came free with some piece of gear from eBay. Do they sell a bundle with everything to cover each step of the process?

[@LucaArtesini]

Tony please, that is not how you remove the eye-piece on a Canon... You have to squeeze it from the sides!

[@travism8664]

Great recommendations.... I didn't know there was higher end blowers!

[@stuartschaffner9744]

Yep. They have two advantages. First, the nozzle is made of softer plastic to lessen the damage if you accidentally touch the sensor or DSLR mirror with it. Second, the filter keeps you from flinging sharp dust and sand grains at about a hundred miles per hour.

[@flagger2020]

Talking of autofocus, on pentaxes there are small semi-transparent mirrors under the main mirror that often need cleaning as on my K5s and K3. After cleaning my autofocus inconsistencies go away..

[@gltzddonut]

Did he just rub the mirror which is literally the most delicate part of a dslr? ever heard of desilvering? don't do it!!!!

[@Neopulse00]

8:20 - Isn't a sensor normally not physically exposed? Usually it has a screen over it or filter 🤔

[@dtibor5903]

Most sensors have several layers of glass in front of them. Still a scratch on the glass is really bad.

[@aussie8114]

Yes they have glass in front of them.

[@georgestancl2283]

I've read that BSI sensors like A7iii are manufactured differently where some more delicate components are more exposed.. Does it have any impact on the way we should clean the sensors? As for example the swabs and liquids?

[@chandulasethuge5149]

Is that okay to expose the camera sensor to direct light like tony did using the smartphone flash? Does it damage the sensor?

[@richardpill8322]

It’s amazing how people don’t look after their gear. The only time my camera and lens is internally exposed is when I am swapping over a lens, which roughly takes at most five seconds, I never leave the camera or lens ‘open’ like I see people doing. I’ve never needed to clean the inside of my cameras or lens’.

[@justbored3.14]

Yeah it's like my car I keep it in the garage and hardly drive it. Never gets dust.

[@heathermtaylor7683]

Ditto. I have spare lens and body caps and always use them. I also have a filter on my lens and you would not believe the amount of dust that attaches to it. I've always been scared to clean my stuff incase I scratch the glass but...the time has come to be brave!

[@survivalSC]

I think most professionals use their equipment in a way that most amateurs hobbyists would not understand. They are there to do a job and make money. So they don’t have the options to be easy with their equipment always. And since it’s making money and not a hobby it’s just a tool for making money. So when wore out they buy again. It’s like that in many businesses.

[@Iruinyourkdr]

I too have been using vsgo products for years. And sending the camera in for cleaning? LOL!!! I’d have to send it in weekly. These products are must haves for Sony mirrorless especially!

[@lisah1991]

There a purple light streak in my photos…it gets lighter when I zoom in…is that from my sensor

[@paultidsy4019]

Super helpful, thank you.

[@kunstwert]

The eye piece removes better if you push from the two sides with your thumb and finger and then slide it up. But you can of course just rip it up, no problem ;)

[@Zoso7227]

That floor just be a mess...

[@mitch1958no1]

Hi Tony - It has been suggested to me by a couple of professional photographers that you should not try to clean sensors that have IBIS due to the risk of damage or misalignment. Do you have any thoughts on this?

[@romanpul]

All cameras with IBIS a have mode to lock the IBIS. On Sony cameras the IBIS will lock after you activate the internal sensor cleaning mode he showed in the video. After the wobble is over you‘ll see a message on the screen and the IBIS is locked until you press ok. On Nikon mirrorless the IBIS will lock up when you switch the camera off.

[@joespag26]

That’s one advantage of a DSLR !

[@williamperry1513]

The problem with swabs, which Tony did not address is streaks on the sensor. That is the real issue I wish he had addressed.. use the swab, but if you do not look at a picture after swabbing, you will not see the streaks. This is a very big problem.

[@disdonc6012]

You should only use 1 drop (it says it on the instructions normally) and you should use at least one clean dry swab afterwards. Sometimes you even need two dry ones.

[@johnbroughton5972]

THANK YOU!!!

[@davidhrzenjak]

3:35 wow I didn't know a sensor can shake like that

[@dzllz]

Me neither! I guess it’s the sensor stabilisation mechanism

[@agskeete]

Yeah... Same here.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

It's the ultrasonic vibration. It shakes off the sensor to knock the dust off. 🤓

[@dtibor5903]

@@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST Wrong answer. Sony does not have ultrasonic sensor cleaning like Canon does. Sony has sensor shake at a modest 30-50Hz that will shake off some dust. Canon ultrasonic cleaning is done by the glass element in front of the sensor and it uses frequencies above 30000Hz and can shake off really-really fine dust particles. Ultrasonic vibration is not visible at all as it happens on nanoscale, but the overall effect is much more efficient.

[@zpolukuchka]

@ 10:26 be careful not to touch the focusing screen, most have a tiny Fresnel lens built into them, some have micro dot lenses for AF confirmation lights and when cleaning the mirror be sure that the cleaning fluid is of a type that does not leave any residue, (test this on other glass first)

[@lidarman2]

@6:50; Never seen such a pristine body with that much dust on the sensor. Holy cow.

[@normanschultz1142]

I've always been told that when I put the lens down make sure I get the back covered preferably with a lens cap so gravity doesn't add any dust to it while it's sitting there especially if I was blowing dust around,cleaning the camera

[@Eric-fz7on]

What’s more expensive? Scratching your sensor and needing a replacement or sending it to the manufacturer for a $50 cleaning. Umm 🤔 send it to the pros don’t follow this advice.

[@m.witter5115]

Tony.., For some reason I cannot get my mirror to lock up on my Canon 5d Mark iv....I have enabled mirror lock up in the menu orange settings and have also gone to sensor clean in the yellow tab and then to clean manually....then turned off the camera..the camera makes the noise as if the mirror has lifted .but when I turn the camera over I am looking at the mirror not the sensor.....I tried your advice about putting the camera in "live view" and that did work...the mirror was gone revealing the sensor....but I had to leave the camera on while swabbing the sensor....I hope I haven't ruined the camera....should I worry about leaving the camera ON while cleaning the sensor...???Do you have any ideas as to why the typical instructions for lifting the mirror may not have worked in me case?

[@abelincoln3261]

After storage, in a case in another case in a storage container... can moisture create a fine coating that can or will cause blurring. Another words.. it may not be dust or have dust as the issue.. yet blur remains.. is it the sensor, mirror or something else? I have not cleaned my D800 yet I do take good care of it yet it has been used in many different weathers and on the beach,. I am always careful when changing lens and it hasn't gotten wet or dropped or been mistreated.. Some photos appear blurred slightly especially when using a long lens 200 plus to 500mm

[@KenToney]

Tony which leather case is that?

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

Or, map the dust on the sensor with Canon software and eliminate the dust spots, no physical touching of the sensor involved,

[@skwerl81]

Is it possible that I just wet-cleaned my sensor TWICE and am still seeing black specks?? :( ... they don't move at all when I zoom in and out, so I don't think it's the lens (though I've tried to clean it as best as I can with the blower)... Any ideas??

[@djispro4272]

Hey Tony, I often see horror stories of people using brushes on their DSLR mirrors and somehow scratching some silver coating on it or whatever. Is it really safe? I have an original LensPen.

[@jtapia1123]

What if I’ve already used compressed air on my sensor? A couple separate times already, before I learned how bad it is. Anyone been in my position?

[@YYCUrban]

Hey, after all this I still see dust and string through my view finder in my DLSR. It doesn't show up on camera though when I take pictures. I've cleaned the mirrors and view finder but it's like its stuck in there. Any suggestions?

[@jamesrobinson3663]

Thank you for demystifying what would otherwise be an expensive trip to the camera store.

[@prs26]

Marketing

[@MichaelHowarthUK]

You can pinch the sides of the eyepiece cover to remove it without force. I cringed when you forced it off. Useful video though, I need to swab my sensor, so came looking for a decent video. Nice job as always... except for that eyepiece cover bit. Let's pretent that never happened and never mention it again! :D

[@chrismartin7594]

Excellent vid thank you.

[@dtibor5903]

No, these are bad advices, you will ruin your lens and your dslr viewfinder.

[@GettingOlderByTheDay71]

I hate to say this, but this video was pretty much a waste of time. Of the 13 minutes, you spent less than a minute on the sensor. Far too much time on the viewfinder, mirror and prism. All of which don't remotely effect images. Cleaning a camera's sensor is serious business, for pro and amateur alike. One wrong move will damage the sensor . Please do a proper "sensor cleaning" video vs a sponsor commercial.

[@aussie8114]

When you blow clean the mirror box of a DSLR you also should turn the camera upside down and blow out the AF compartment which is located at the base of the mirror box. Excessive dust in the AF compartment can cause auto focus issues.

[@RainBoxRed]

10:44 squeeze the sides of the cover where the ribs are. There are locking levers inside that hold it on.

[@HN-nu6ed]

Hello Tony. I got the D500. I have noticed that the dirt is not visible all the time but is visible when I shoot a macro / video. So where should I clean up? Thanks

[@USGrant21st]

What's amazing about this video is that it's 13min long for something that takes 1 min to explain and demonstrate. 😅

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Tony -- do you always just toss the packing material and boxes over your shoulder onto the floor????? :-)

[@shamrock5725]

I thought that was standard policy? 🙃

[@NiklasMalmqvist]

I went through 10 sensor cleaning swabs in one sitting. It only got worse and worse for each swab I used......so no, it isn’t easy at all....

[@briantoutant91]

Say someone did all that twice but still has what looks like sensor dust🤔. Any advice would be appreciated. It does not show on the pictures. Not the end of the world but it sure annoying

[@itsjackson2312]

I got my mirror scratched by following the video…….. considering changing the mirror 😔

[@derekgillan7314]

Try and get oil off a Nikon, 12 swabs used to get the sensor clean. As the price of oil is high, why do Nikon use it so much?

[@11seconds26]

It doesn't work I still have stains on my censor 😡😑