Sensor clean... NEX5n 35mm Summicron V4 f/2 ISO 320
So I've been shooting out of my car a lot... and noticed quite a few dirty spots on the images. Although I'm pretty sure they are from my dirty windshield, I decided to check my sensor anyway. After replacing a fresh battery and put the camera in sensor cleaning mode, there was something on the sensor that couldn't be blown away with a blower. So, I searched around and ordered a sensor cleaning kit from Visible Dust.
After receiving it yesterday, I was prepared to perform the major surgery. With my heart in my mouth, I followed the instructions:
I must say, it was no big deal. After a couple swipes with the swab, the sensor was gleaming in a deep emerald green shine and I was back in business! Some people are so afraid of doing something wrong that they always send the equipments into pro shops for cleaning. That's fine, but I figured this is probably something I should learn to do, just in case the need arises when I'm travelling. So, go ahead, DIY!
- Set the M9 to sensor cleaning mode and use air blower to blow away as much dust as possible with the lens opening pointed down
- Open one cleaning swab and wet it with the cleaning solution
- In one smooth stroke, glide the swab across the sensor in one direction from end to end, DO NOT PRESS TOO HARD!
- Check to see if the sensor is cleaned, if not, repeat step 3 a few more times
- Turn off camera to release it from the cleaning mode, remount lens and take test snaps
I must say, it was no big deal. After a couple swipes with the swab, the sensor was gleaming in a deep emerald green shine and I was back in business! Some people are so afraid of doing something wrong that they always send the equipments into pro shops for cleaning. That's fine, but I figured this is probably something I should learn to do, just in case the need arises when I'm travelling. So, go ahead, DIY!
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